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#2265714
Phaz3boy
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 American toad hibernating or dead!?
I caught an American toad in august of last year and decided to keep it. It was great pet for about two in a half months. Until it buried itself like usual and didn’t come up and still hasent.!! I wated patiently in the winter months thinking it was hibernating. So know I’m wondering should I dig in looking for it. What happened Wat should I do! ( I fed it regurly) no problems.
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05/08/12 07:30pm
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#2265809
Crotus
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Message To: Phaz3boy In reference to Message Id: 2265714
American toad hibernating or dead!?
Maybe you should try to dig it up to see what is going on; normally it should have come out already. Can you describe what type of setup you have? I speculate that the soil be too dry (in which case it could have become dehydrated)... so if the toad is still alive, you may want to moisten the soil a little... it’s also a good idea to have a 1" layer of pebbles under the soil for drainage purposes, so the soil won’t get too wet.
Whatever happens, keep me posted please.
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05/09/12 05:24pm
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Phaz3boy
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Message To: Crotus In reference to Message Id: 2265809
American toad hibernating or dead!?
The soil was dry, I did poor some water in it today. I jade it in a 12by12by12cage before it hibernated I’m guessing I placed it in a small 5 by 5by by8 cage. If I dig it out which I might do today what do I do to nurse back its heath.(this was the first time a kept a wild caught toad of any kind so aloought of beginner mistakes)
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05/10/12 04:59pm
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Crotus
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Message To: Phaz3boy In reference to Message Id: 2265947
 American toad hibernating or dead!?
Well, first see if it’s still alive. If so, it might be a good idea to place it in a shallow bowl of clean spring water so it can re-hydrate.
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05/11/12 04:31pm
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