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 #1805737


ReptiGal94
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 Obesity??

I’ve been feeding my American toad about 5 crickets per day and he eats them all, none are left in the tank.There’s no sign of him having parasites or anything, and I can’t tell if he’s just bloating himself up. Is it possible for American Toads to be obese? Should I shorten him down on food? Someone please help me.I’m usually in the iguanas and anole forums so I haven’t kept up with the toad forums but I will check back everyday.
Also, I’ve heard that to sex a toad, males have darker throats.Is that true? If not, how do you sex a toad?
07/22/08  10:58pm

 #1805778


Blue eyed cutie
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   Message To: ReptiGal94   In reference to Message Id: 1805737


 Obesity??

yes that is how you sex a toad. anyway i would cut beck on the crickets and feed every other night. it should help.


Kae
07/22/08  11:42pm

 #1805794


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   Message To: Blue eyed cutie   In reference to Message Id: 1805778


 Obesity??

It depends on how big the toad and the crickets are.

If you’re feeding every day and getting stools about as often, then dramatic weight gain may be obesity. Otherwise, and more likely, it’s just plain-old gorge-bloating. If they have more wings and legs in them than they can pass efficiently, then other stuff gets built up behind it and they swell up.

If it’s the first, then just try slowing down a little. I wouldn’t say go from 5 a day to 5 every other day. I would say try 3 a day, but still let the toad have that dailly pleasure. If three turns out to be too much, you can try 2 a day, or even one. Seriously, I’ve got a toad that thrives on one individual roach a day. The size of the bugs plus the size of the toad, it just works out perfectly with her.

If it’s the second, then cutting down on meals might be the answer. The answer might also be better hydration, (slightly) warmer temperature, or a more varied diet that includes easier-to-digest things than crickets. Don’t get me wrong, crickets are a much better staple than worms, but you might find that a trout worm or two a week helps keep all those cricket shells passing through on schedule.
07/23/08  12:06am

 #1805864


ReptiGal94
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   Message To: JackAsp   In reference to Message Id: 1805794


 Obesity??

It feels like he’s just bloating but I don’t want to have him get hurt so I’ll start cutting him down to at least 3 a day instead of five starting today.I usually let him swim around in my tub twice a day but he’s got a shallow pool in his cage also.
I’ve fed him a couple of earthworms before, are those okay?
07/23/08  03:28am

 #1806207


Blue eyed cutie
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   Message To: ReptiGal94   In reference to Message Id: 1805864


 Obesity??

yes those are fine. does the water come from your tap? do you let it st a day before putting him in it?
if you dont the the clorin (sorry me spelling) could make him bloated.

Kae
07/23/08  02:08pm

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   Message To: Blue eyed cutie   In reference to Message Id: 1806207


 Obesity??

I usually give him filtered water but I have given him tap water.I didn’t know it could bloat them.Will it hurt them?
07/23/08  02:59pm

 #1806323


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   Message To: ReptiGal94   In reference to Message Id: 1806259


 Obesity??

i had a toad die because I gave it chlorine.
07/23/08  04:01pm

 #1806348


Blue eyed cutie
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   Message To: Anilver   In reference to Message Id: 1806323


 Obesity??

yes ti could. it is better if you let it sit for a day.


Kae
07/23/08  04:21pm

 #1806682


ReptiGal94
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   Message To: Blue eyed cutie   In reference to Message Id: 1806348


 Obesity??

Alright, I have a jug of water that has been sitting under my fish tank for about 4 months.Will that be okay? Also, what about de-chlorinator?



07/23/08  08:41pm

 #1806765


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   Message To: ReptiGal94   In reference to Message Id: 1806682


 Obesity??

you could use a de chlorinator, that would be great.
07/23/08  09:41pm

 #1806805


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   Message To: Anilver   In reference to Message Id: 1806765


 Obesity??

Alright, thank you.I switched out his water about two hours ago and he’s been sitting in it ever since.It’s kind of warm since it’s been under the tank but he seems to really enjoy it.And I switched my anole and house gecko’s water out just in case and this is the first time I’ve seen it but I actually saw one of my geckos drinking from the bowl!!! Lol I know that’s off topic but I’ve never heard of small lizards drinking from a bowl. :D
07/23/08  10:30pm

 #1806860


Blue eyed cutie
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   Message To: ReptiGal94   In reference to Message Id: 1806805


 Obesity??

lol! thats pretty awsome congrats. lol!



Kae
07/23/08  11:26pm

 #1816989


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   Message To: ReptiGal94   In reference to Message Id: 1805737


 Obesity??

No to sex a toad you look behind thier eyes and you see a flap behind their eyes*like ears* it’s a girl if not, boy! If you have any more questions go to the toad help center post. thanks
kelly
08/02/08  12:23pm


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