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#1807352

Sailingirl
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I don’t know what to do

my mom found a toad in our back yard so we are going to keep it. we are going to the store to get a larger tank (right now its in a fish tank) and other stuff. what should i feed an inch long toad? what should i put in the container? how often should i feed it? and any other stuff i should know.

07/24/08 01:20pm

#1807492

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Message To: Sailingirl In reference to Message Id: 1807352

I don’t know what to do

what kind of toad is it? for an inch long toad you can feed it medium small crickets (dust them in calcium powder) since I don’t know what kind of toad it is I cant really answer what to put in the tank but I can tell you what most toads need (not including fire bellied toads) most toads need a water dish, make sure you dont use tap water, it kills your toad, you shouldn’t have to worry about lighting, if you want light you can get a flourescent uv light. since I don’t know what kind of toad it is I can’t answer how often you should feed it. If you can’t identify the toad, describe it and try to post pictures.

07/24/08 04:20pm

#1807493

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Message To: Anilver In reference to Message Id: 1807492

I don’t know what to do

I forgot to add, you should also put some plants and moss in the tank, and for substrate, use and amphibian safe kind (from the pet store)

07/24/08 04:21pm

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Message To: Anilver In reference to Message Id: 1807492

I don’t know what to do

thank u

07/24/08 06:18pm

#1807562

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Message To: Sailingirl In reference to Message Id: 1807560

I don’t know what to do

american toad and thank u so much

07/24/08 06:24pm

#1808310

Sailingirl
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Message To: Anilver In reference to Message Id: 1807493

I don’t know what to do

what kind of water should i use?

07/25/08 12:56pm

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Message To: Sailingirl In reference to Message Id: 1808310

I don’t know what to do

don’t use tap, I use bottled water.

07/25/08 02:22pm

#1808395

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Message To: Anilver In reference to Message Id: 1808388

I don’t know what to do

we just moved him into his new cadge and we think hes dead

07/25/08 02:27pm

#1808404

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Message To: Sailingirl In reference to Message Id: 1808395

I don’t know what to do

shes alive

07/25/08 02:38pm

#1808469

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Message To: Sailingirl In reference to Message Id: 1808404

I don’t know what to do

shes dead we are getting a new 1

07/25/08 03:46pm

#1808484

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Message To: Sailingirl In reference to Message Id: 1808469

I don’t know what to do

Sorry to hear that. Get one from the petstore-caught ones can be stressed and die easily plus you really shouldn’t take from the wild especially if you do not know what it is or how to take care of it. Do some research on the type of toad/frog you want, get it’s new home ready, and then go get one from the pet store. Tiny toads/frogs like that can eat pin head crickets or flightless fruit flies. Feel free to ask as many questions as you would like.
Angel

07/25/08 04:14pm

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Message To: Angelkitty In reference to Message Id: 1808484

I don’t know what to do

its OK we might get 1 today for my birthday today. my mom told us we could get a frog or salamander. if we get a frog/toad do u request

07/26/08 09:35am

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Message To: Sailingirl In reference to Message Id: 1809271

I don’t know what to do

Well happy birthday!!
Well, I think that’s up to you but I’ve found american toads that are about 2 inches long to be easy to care for.Here is Trevor who surprisingly LOVES to climb that log.I never figured a toad would like to climb but I had anoles in the tank before him so I just left the log in there.

07/26/08 09:45am