Q&A for How to Create a Terrarium for an American Toad (Bufor Americanus)

They may brutally murder each other. It's a risk.

They should not be eating fruit, as they are carnivorous. Crickets are a good food choice, and can be purchased at any local pet store. You can also purchase other critters like earthworms and fruit flies, often available at pet stores as well.

No, they are insectivores, and feed on live insects.

Yes, specific conditions are needed for mating, however keep a look out as there is a small chance they will breed.

Yes, but you should change foods once in a while to create the healthiest diet possible.

The humidifier keeps the frog cool and also keeps the terrarium moist so that it doesn't dry out.

As a general rule, at least 10 gallons per toad.

Any plant found in their natural habitat will work, preferably one from the area in which you found him. As for a substrate, a natural wood mixture treated with a mineral that supports the healthy growth of live plants would be ideal. Below the wood should be about 1 1/2 inches to 2 inches of soil to provide them with enough dirt to bury themselves to cool down or provide shelter. Be sure to provide more than one space to hide, especially if housing more than one reptile at a time, and provide hides in both the cool and warm ends of the terrarium.

Anywhere from 3 to 12. They will eat until they are full.

Yes. A light serves as a source of heat. In the wild, toads sun themselves to heat up. Just keep in mind that a toad needs a hiding spot to retreat to if it gets too hot.

Yes, as long as you have the environment set up properly.

Yes. Earthworms are a big part of a toad's diet.

This sounds like the work of a mole. These small omnivorous creatures are notorious for ruining gardens by feeding on the roots of flowers, grasses, worms and small rodents or amphibians.

No, it is more dependent on your budget.

You could feed them to your toad one at a time, or just make sure the redworms and rolly pollies are dead before you feed them to your toad.

It's best to buy one from a reputable breeder. Don't buy toads in pet stores because they are unhealthy most of the time.

That's too small for 2 toads. You should have 8-10 gallons per toad. The 10 gallon tank won't kill them, but they'll be unhappy and stressed, and stressed animals become sick more often.

The best thing for small toads is bloodworms. You could also feed them cut up bits of an earthworm.

No, they would probably be so scared that they wouldn't even care about each other. Leave them in the wild, that's where they're meant to be.

Most tree frogs are herbivorous when they are tadpoles. As adults, they are generally insectivorous and eat small invertebrates, such as moths, flies, ants, crickets and beetles.

Yes, 20 gallons is enough space for 2 toads. A single toad needs 10 gallons, and you should add 5 gallons for each additional toad, so you could actually keep 3 toads in a 20-gallon tank.

If you mean all toads of this species, then yes, it does. However, other species of toads have different habitat requirements and will need very different terrariums.

Your toad doesn't need a tank mate; toads are mainly solitary and will be very happy alone. However, 55 gallons is a huge tank for a single toad. You could definitely keep more if you wanted; three or four toads could share your tank with no issues.

You can. The toads should get along fine as long as your tank is appropriately sized.