Toads in Constant Mating Position

[racvetich]

I have two wild toads that have been in the mating position for over 3 days now. It's the middle of winter so it's not mating season, and no eggs have come out of the female. If I try to move them, the male stays attached even when the female crawls around. Is this normal or something I should be worried about?

[tgampper]

Sounds normal to me. Often toads will be in the mating position for several hours or even days. The mating position is called amplexus. If it seems to be a problem, you can place them in separate containers for a while.

[Locascio]

Thay will be fine what size water dish do thay have ? I would add a really larg water dish in case they do breed there will be enough room for all the eggs. Hase the male been calling?
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[racvetich]

The male has been calling. I had a small water dish in their terrarium, but I just added a large one that they can fit into with plenty of extra space. I just feel bad for my poor female; not only because I accidentally gave her a male name, but it doesn't look comfortable for the male to be latched onto her 24/7 like that.

[Locascio]

Your female will be fine its natural for hur. Do you have a game plan if she dose spone ? Good job with adding that larger water bowl .you got any pics of the setup?
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