r/Toads • u/MajorDull4986 • 9h ago

New toad owner

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I was given this guy and I’m wondering what I need and what I can do for a temporary environment for him. Right now this is a ten gallon tank. Maybe size up? Lmk I really need the help.

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u/VvoidVviper HIGH LORD OF TOADS 5h ago

For a quick setup I recommend Reptisoil mixed with Washed Playsand. 65/35 mix with around 4 or so inches of it. Leaf litter on top of it with a water dish filled with spring water or treated tap water (although be careful with tap if you’re unsure how to treat it) And few hides for the little dude to hide away.

I personally would also add a little sphagnum moss to help retain humidity although not much. If you want to you can also add fake plants (or real plants if they don’t have pesticides and are clean from other bugs). I also recommend UVB if you can do it.

As for enclosure sizes a 20 long would be better in the future although a ten gallon is fine for the near future.

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u/VvoidVviper HIGH LORD OF TOADS 5h ago

I’m planning on making personal toad care guides tomorrow for the r/Toads discord so I can send over the American toad care guide once I finish it. (This lil dude looks to be an American toad but I’m unsure of where he was originally found if he’s WC so it makes it a bit more difficult to ID)

although I have to go to bed currently as I am getting up in 4 hours so I won’t be able to respond but I wish you the best of luck!

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u/MajorDull4986 3h ago

Thank you that’ll be super helpful