Marine Toad Care Sheet

Scientific Name

Bufo marinus

Size

4 - 8 inches

Lifespan

15-20 years

Natural Distribution

Central South America

Marine toads prefer to eat brown crickets. In the wild they regularly feed on these insects.

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Sprinkle Nutrobal on your toads food to ensure they're getting the right balance of vitamins and minerals.

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Treat your Marine Toads to a brand new Terrarium. They will love it in their stylish new home.

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To recreate your toads natural environment and keep your pet hydrated, regularly spray your pet's enclosure.

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Marine Toads are from Tropical climates so a glass terrarium is ideal. Glass also allows heat to escape easily so your pet will not over heat. These are terrestrial (ground) so they like to have a wide enclosure rather than a high one. For an adult or a group of youngsters a 36 x 24 x 24 cm (14"x9"x9") is acceptable.

As Marine Toads Require a dry and wet area we use spagnum moss and orchid bark for the land area and a large water bowl big enough for the toads to bathe in. Marine Toads like places to hide during the day. Wooden Branches and artificial plants should be used to create a forest habitat with foliage to hide in. Artificial backgrounds can be used to create a more natural effect.can be used to create a more natural effect.

During the day Marine Toads like to be kept at around 24oC (75 - 80oF). This can be achieved by a small heat maton the back or side of the terrarium is enough to keep your pet warm enough. Temperatures should always be checked by a reliable thermometer.

Marine Toads need a day/ night cycle in order to feel happy. We recommend a 2% UVB light and most terrariums have their own lighting canopies available to hold the light in. The light should be on for 10-12 hours per day. This can be controlled by an electric timer.

Marine Toads are insect hunters. Live insects like crickets are particularly nutritious. Locusts, mealworms and waxorms can be offered for variety. Your pet deserves the best foods possible so look after your live foods. Keep your crickets fresh, plump and full of vitamins by feeding them with Bug Grub and fresh vegetation. Remember, your Marine Toad also eats whatever is in your live food's stomach. Also, don't allow your live food to dehydrate, you don't want to give your animals dried up half dead insects for dinner! Hydrate them with Bug Gel to keep them alive longer and mouth wateringly juicy. Care for your live food in their own enclosure, such as a Cricket Keeper. Live foods should be coated in a vitamin and mineral supplement such as Nutrobal to ensure the Marine Toads is getting the best nutrition possible. Water should always be made available to the Poison Arrow Frog by using a water bowl or a water feature and checked daily to ensure freshness.

Marine Taods are very shy toads. Most problems do occur when they have been handled. If you do need to move them make sure your hands are wet.

Marine Toads are communal and best kept in a group as it stimulates natural behaviour.

Provided the terrarium is kept clean and the water is changed regulary Marine Toads are very hardy and trouble free.

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