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American toads are not typical pets, but they can be kept that way if you know how to care for them. Set up an aquarium for it with materials that mimic nature so that your toad will be comfortable in your home. You can show love for your toad by maintaining its habitat, feeding it live insects, and looking out for its health.
- 1 Buy a 15 gallon (56.8 L) aquarium for your toad. House your American toad in an aquarium that is at least 24 inches (61 cm) long, 12 inches (30 cm) tall, and 12 inches (30 cm) wide. These are the measurements for most standard 15 gallon (56.8 L) aquariums. Purchase an aquarium at a pet store or online.[1]
- Be sure to buy an aquarium with a lid that closes securely.
- Never place the tank in direct sunlight because it will overheat the toad.
- 2 Line the tank with 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) of substrate material. A substrate is a material placed at the bottom of a cage or tank that that absorbs your pet’s waste and allows it to burrow. Fill the bottom of the aquarium with an organic material such as potting soil, moss, or shredded leaves. You can also purchase special substrates such as ground coconut fiber or forest bark bedding at pet stores.[2].
- Avoid using gravel or sand as a substrate as they can be harmful if swallowed by your toad.
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