Injured Toad - advice needed

[Morgan1]

Help!

Whilst digging in the garden I accidentally injured a young common toad. One if his back legs has come off leaving a stump of bone sticking out.... He seems ok managing to crawl on it, I bathed it in water and moved him to an overgrown bit of the garden thats really dark and damp.

Will he survive or would it have been kinder to put him out of his misery? I feel so dreadful!!

[naturelover]

Originally Posted by Morgan1

Help!

Whilst digging in the garden I accidentally injured a young common toad. One if his back legs has come off leaving a stump of bone sticking out.... He seems ok managing to crawl on it, I bathed it in water and moved him to an overgrown bit of the garden thats really dark and damp.

Will he survive or would it have been kinder to put him out of his misery? I feel so dreadful!!

dont be too worried he should still manage on three legs,i had a three legged frog went on for years.

[Cazzie]

Gawd, that's got to be one of my biggest nightmares in the garden - accidentally injuring something

Hope it does ok - I'm sure you'll be keeping an eye out for it now.

[wyevilla]

Morgan1

Sorry to here of your accident. It isn't the first and won't be the last.

I suspect that frogs and toads lose many limbs to cats etc. So by cleaning up a relatively clean wound, you have given it the best chance of survival - certainly a lot better chance than by putting it out of its misery.

Hope all goes well.

[Dogghound]

Yes ive seen many amphibians with missing limbs, aslong as its clean it will heal over and the toad will manage fine, iv even seen a 3 legged toad swim so they do manage. Unfortunatly accidents do happen

[Morgan1]

Thanks guys for you advice - think I did the best thing, have been keeping that area of the garden well watered so lets just hope he / she made it!!

[mateaosa]

I too injured a toad about the same way. I also think his other leg may be broken. Can someone tell me if I should "set" it..or just let it heal on its own. Do you think he will be ok?Ive been treating him for 2 days and he is still alive and active. Will try feeding him tonight and hope he makes it.Any advice will be appreciated.

[kshotton45]

Originally Posted by Cazzie

Gawd, that's got to be one of my biggest nightmares in the garden - accidentally injuring something

Hope it does ok - I'm sure you'll be keeping an eye out for it now.

Try not to tread on them - it makes them unhoppy.........



Sorry! couldn't resist that one

Keith.