Toad Diet ASAP

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

Evening All,

Have a slight problem, I have been handed a female Toad which has been on the wrong end of my neighbours cat. It has a few bumps and grazes but seems to be coping ok. I have got it housed in an old fish tank just for the night and plan to release it tomorrow. I have filled the bottom with about half inch of water and put in a rock and a lump of lawn turf I had ready to relay the lawn tomoz! What should I put in as food, I have live meal worms for my pet birds, would this suffice? And is there anything else I should put in or take out.

Cheers Jake

[NickCantle]

Hi Jake,

According to an internet source (no clue on reliability I'm afraid);

"Toads usually eat insects, bugs, grubs, worms, slugs and many other such invertebrates."

I'm sure someone will be along to either confirm or quash my findings.

Nick

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

Nick, thanks for your help just been looking at your stunning website. I have recently started a new blog...

sussexnature.blogspot.com

Have a few pics on there too

[NickCantle]

Thanks Jake,

I love your blog, it's bookmarked and I'll have a more thorough look when I had the time. I'm jealous that you have the time to write that, it's such a lovely format combined with the images. You've done a fine job there, and good to see someone enjoying the benefits of wild fungi!

Nick

[Gill Catton]

I wouldn't worry too much about your toad, they have quite a slow metabolism and will cope just fine overnight without food.

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

Many thanks Gill, I have just been out and found a few little slugs....she now has the choice!

Many thanks

Jake