How to Keep Toads as Pets

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How to Keep Toads as Pets

How to Keep Toads as Pets. Many may call toads slimy and ugly, but the amphibian is an ideal companion for anyone seeking a hassle-free pet. Toads are exceptionally self-sufficient, can survive in confined areas and require basic lighting and room temperature to survive. According to the website of "National Geographic," a healthy and mature toad may grow in size relative to a tea cup. In addition to the proper living conditions, keeping fresh food and water available can keep your toad satisfied for years.

Things Needed

Aquarium
2 spray bottles, 10-ounce
1/4 ounce bleach
Light-colored aquarium rocks
1 or more aquarium logs
Brick
10 ounces pond water
Small bowl
Crickets, worms and insects
Wire mesh aquarium covering

Step 1

Take a standard aquarium -- or fish tank -- outside. Fill a 10-ounce spray bottle with 1/4 ounce of bleach and 9 3/4 ounces of fresh water. Shake the bottle for 15 seconds to ensure the ingredients are fully mixed.

Step 2

Spray the inside of the tank with the mix until all sides and the floor of the aquarium are soaked. Allow the aquarium to sit for 15 minutes. Rinse the aquarium thoroughly with fresh water two times. Allow the aquarium to fully air-dry before moving on. Clean the aquarium once a month. A disinfected tank prolongs the life of your toad.

Step 3

Layer the bottom of the aquarium with 1/4 inch of light-colored aquarium rocks. Place at least one aquarium log in the tank to provide a hiding place for your toad. Set a brick inside the tank against one of the side walls of the aquarium. The brick provides an elevated surface for the toad to sit on in the event water spills and your pet wishes to remain dry.

Step 4

Fill a second 10-ounce spray bottle with pond water, and spray the inside of the tank. Pour the remaining water into a small bowl until the bowl is 3/4-inch full. Toads have sensitive skin and require the absorption of only a bit of water to stay alive.

Step 5

Feed your toad three live crickets per day. Change out a cricket twice a week by dropping in a worm or a few random insects you find in your yard. Cover the aquarium with a wire mesh top.