Toads R Us

I've got a thing for toads. Always have. Proof- a vintage 1970s toad planter I have cherished since I was 5. I fell in love with it, and the toads "living" in my window well, and the rest is history. (I still wonder to this day whether anyone ever rescued the toads.)

They're just so unassuming, so happy to just be here. They wiggle their toes when they get a snack. LOOK at this face and tell me you don't love it. I DARE YOU!

But there's a lot of people who own them without knowing the first thing about what they need. They fall in love, take them home and only then realize they need help. 

So, I wrote a care manual- it's a work of love in progress. But maybe you'll stumble on this and it will help you. 

I have cared for Western toads, Western Spadefoot toads (longevity record, here!) and Western Woodhouse toads professionally for 25 years. Much of this knowledge can be directly applied to any species of American Toad. Note: I am not a breeding expert- but a girl can dream.

My favorite toad-a-tat is here. It was on display only for a short while, but it made me so happy.

The manual:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zmIqVXD04lgBFdifCzRF_zUPVa1vWYPy/view?usp=sharing

Let me know if you have trouble seeing this link, I'll send you the .pdf. 

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Note: This is NOT a replacement for in-person veterinary care. Dr. Richards will not be prescribing medications or treating your animal. Sometimes an encouraging voice is all you need!

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