Tell me all you know about Toads?

Question

I need everything. What do they eat? How can you tell a female from a male toad? What should I put in its bowl?

Answer 1

my teacher said the only way to tell if a frog is a male or a female is if your frog gets pregnant or lays eggs then its obviously a female and if it doesnt then its a male. i think toads eat bugs like flies and crickets right?

Answer 2

Toads appearance is different than a frog, they have stubby bodies with short hind legs warty like skin and dry and promine boney ridges on top of heads,a swelling glands behind the eyes. Its not uncommand to find a frog that looks like a toad. Most toads are brownish to grayish in colors with bright  jewel eyes with a transverse pupil,slightlywebbed toes.

Toads are often much stouter than frogs and cant't leap as far.The tongue is attached to the front of the mouth they flick this out to catch foods since the tongue is sticky and frogs and toads don't have teeth.

Toads eats insects, grubs, slugs, worms, and other invertebrates. Very good pest control in garden.Toads are native to most of  major landmasses of the world Except Greeceland,Australia,New Zealand andMadagascar and of course the polor lands.

But most abundant in tropical regions.Toads can live farther from water than frogs  because they have tougher  skin that doesn't dry out as fast  as a frogs skin toads rest during the day in burrows, trees, under leaves, they also hibernate in burrows. In spring they mate  females are bigger than males  females lays eggs in strings about 4 ft long this is done in double strains they have in clumps  there are some that do lay live (Nectophrynoides)this  is the type that lay live since they have many hazards between ferlatization and being full growen.

When kept as a pet some can live as long as 15 years and less as 4 There tongues produce  quantities of mucus to help swallow all toads and frogs blink when they swallowBecause there is NO bone exists between the eye and mouth  the eye is pushed against the roof of the mouth forcing the food back further. The parotoid glands (swelling behind the eyes) are a defence against predators.They secrete fluids that are toxic  if happen to get on avoid your mouth.The warts on some are also toxic, some toads can squrit this from a distance. You Dont get Warts from Toads.....

Toads foundin = EasternSpade(smooth skin)

Amercian Toads=(aprodigious insect eaters)

Common Toad=AKA woodhouse found through out most of USA

Answer 3

they eat crickets

Answer 4

what do you mean  by bowl? like a food bowl? or are you keeping it in a fish bowl? for food, it eats bugs. if you are keeping it in a fish bowl it will die.

Answer 5

id give it water moss and soil kind of stuff they life marshs

they dont give warts

they are awesome pets aslong as u can keep them in good health im not sure how to tell male from female u might wanna google that or wiki it

good luck have fun with a toad

Answer 6

Are you sure it's a toad and not a frog?  I have a frog and he or she eats small crickets.  I sometimes feed fruit flies too.  I would say your toad should probably eat the same kind of thing.  I don't know how to tell a male from a female...  I've had my frog for a year and I still don't know its gender.

Answer 7

Ok im gonna give u the basic frog and toad run down but it really depends on what toad your thinking of getting

here's a few good sites with info about basic toad care and toad species

http://www.toadilytoads.com/toadcare.htm...

http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/toads....

http://www.repticzone.com/caresheets/Toa...

ok toads mainly eat insects (earthworms bloodworms slugs woodlice crickets mealworms) some species require special vitamin supplements dusted onto there food but this depends on species

as for the tank an escape proof tank is essential so none of this open top blow stuff. the set-up and what to put in it depends of the species but they fall into 3 differnet catagories

Aquatic

Aquariums are used for aquatic species, and provide a bit of a challenge due to the amount of waste toads produce, and their sensitivity to changes in their environment. toads excrete a good deal of ammonia in their waste, and in the wild this waste is quickly diluted and carried away from the toad's skin. In an aquarium the toad is essentially trapped with its waste, and the difficulty comes in keeping the water clean enough to keep the toad healthy.

The first step is to keep the toad in the largest tank possible to provide dilution. A good power filter should be used with larger aquatic species - most aquatic toad can tolerate fairly strong currents but but make sure the current is not too strong. Gravel can be used, but a tank with a bare bottom is easier to maintain and safer. Gravel that is too small may be ingested, and with large gravel food can disappear between the stones.

In addition to filtration, frequent (partial) water changes are the best way to maintain water quality.

Semi Aquatic

This type of set up combines terrestrial and aquatic elements. A land area where the newt can bask with a transition to an aquatic area which can be quite deep is provided. The land area can be set up simply by piling gravel and moss above the water level, but it is easier in the long term to separate the land and water areas with a piece of plastic or plexiglass placed across the aquarium and sealed with aquarium grade silicone sealant.

It is important to make sure there is an easy transition from the water to land to allow the toad to crawl out. A dense piece of wood (e.g. ironwood, coralwood, monkeywood) can be placed part in the water and partly on land to provide the transition, and this also provides a nice basking spot. Alternately, gravel can be sloped in the aquatic side to provide a ramp out of the water. In the aquatic portion, the gravel should be large enough not to be swallowed, and should also be rounded and smooth to prevent skin damage.

A secure cover should be provided as some toads can climb surprisingly well.

Terrestrial

These are set up to approximate the environment favored by land dwelling toads. This sort of terrarium should provide areas of light and dark, damp substrate with leaves and or moss, and shelters made form rocks or small logs. Sufficient humidity must be maintained along with damp retreats. Generally, moss can retain enough water to provide the moisture/humidity needs of terrestrial toads. Water can also be provided in a shallow container as a water source and to help maintain the humidity. However, terrestrial species are not strong swimmers so the water must be shallow, and placing rocks or sticks in the water will help the toads stay out of trouble (and will also prevent any prey insects such as crickets from drowning). A secure cover should be used; a screened cover helps with ventilation, but the top may need to be partly covered to maintain the necessary humidity.

Substrate can be a soil and moss combination, or simply peat and sphagnum moss. A layer of gravel can be used to line the bottom of the tank. Some species will use soil for burrowing, and mixing peat moss into the soil will help prevent packing of the soil and also increase its moisture retention ability. Keep in mind when creating the terrarium environment that the substrate will have to be changed as it becomes soiled, and the more elaborate the set up the more difficult cleaning becomes. For larger species or groups of toads will need to have their enclosures cleaned more frequently.

Shelters can be crated with rocks (make little caves), pieces of clay pots, or pieces of wood or bark. Terrestrial toads are fairly secretive and will spend a great deal of time under shelter. Therefore, placing shelters along the perimeter of the tank so you will be able to observe them through the glass. For very secretive species, black paper taped to the glass will provide the necessary privacy, and can be removed briefly to view the toad.

heating and lighting depends on the species but almost all toads dont require UV. Also some terrestrial toads require more hight than floor space but as usual this depends on the species

final points toads should not be house with any other animal and kept in single species tanks so no mixing this is because  of:

Fighting

Eating each other (toads will eat anything they think will fit in there mouths)

Incompatible Toxins Bacteria and Disease (this can make one or both species ill and can cause death)

Stress (reptile amphibians and other exotics can become stressed by the mere fact that other species is near by this can cause illness and death)

No amphibians (toads frogs salamanders newts and sirens) should be touched or held except when absolutely necessary. this is due to chemicals and salts on our skins being harmful to them. (wash hand thoroughly and make sure all the traces of soap are go this should give u 3-5 mins (from taking your hands out of the water) in which u can touch your amphibian but its still not advised)