Giant red spotted toad

[reptile ni]

hi everyone i got this new toad yesterday, ive kept alot of different frogs and toad in the past but this one is a completely new species to me but i think im falling in love with him lol hes very inquisitive singing all night and he sqeaks like a dogs chew toy when you touch him lol
if anyone keeps or knows anything about this species id love to here from you as i cant find much on the internet,

meet alfred the giant red spotted toad (bufo punctatus)



by the way im not using him as a dog chew toy lol


thanks for looking
ady

[Zach]

Cool! But that's actually a smooth sided toad Bufo guttatus.

[reptile ni]

mate ive just checked that out cheers for that as i said ive never came across one of these before in the uk and i was sold it as a b. punctatus but it turns out you were right cheers now i can do some reading up on them

thanks again ady

[SethD]

I have kept that species for several years. They like high humidity, leaf litter, and a good bit of space. They can become dehydrated rather quickly for a toad. They are somewhat shy but will usually come out at feeding time. They are a "little" more delicate than some other species of toads but not that bad. Yes, the males do spend quite a bit of time calling. Fortunately they are not that loud.

[berksmike]

Gorgeous toad - you gonna keep just him or are you planning to get more and maybe a breeding group?

[reptile ni]

Thanks for the info, if I come across any more I'll take them but I was offered it while I was buying some c. Cornutas and I just took it cause I liked the look of him

[jb732]

I had one 30 years ago & have wanted another one ever since. I just ordered 2 (after several years of searching) & they will arrive tomorrow. I have never found any that were captive bred & don't know of anyone who has taken this project on. I'd love to try it though. Anyone have any input or interest they'd like to share?
Thanks,
Judy

[Kurt]

Yeah the red-spotted toad Anaxyrus punctatus is a little guy compared to Rhinella guttatus. Oh looks nothing like guttatus. lol

[jb732]

I didn't mean to turn this forum into a bufo guttatus forum. I like the big guys with the big brown eyes,LOL, but I don't mean to discredit the red spotted toad lovers.
Judy