Oak Toad Care Sheet
Amphibian
.75 - 1.75 inches long
2 - 3 years
Insectivore
Diet & Nutrition
Oak Toads are insectivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and small roaches.
Oak Toads should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, & a multivitamin once a week.
Housing & Habitat
Oak Toads are native to the coastal plains of The Southeastern United
States. They can generally be found in moist, grassy areas near pine or oak savannahs with sandy soil.
Enclosure Size
Substrate
A sand and soil mixture of a depth of 2" would be ideal to mimic the
Oak Toads natural environment.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
Oak Toads need an ambient temperature of 75º to 80º F.
Lighting
Lighting is not required for Oak Toads. For live planted terrariums or aesthetics light may be used. Low strength UVB can be used to promote plant growth and act as an anti-microbial. There is no current proof that this animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB.
Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs.
Humidity & Watering
Humidity
Oak Toads humidity should be 50-60% due to their native climates.
Watering
A large water bowl with clean water should be provided. Always use de-chlorinated or bottled spring water.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Oak Toads eat?
Oak Toads are insectivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and small roaches. Oak Toads should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, & a multivitamin once a week.
What kind of habitat does a Oak Toad need?
Oak Toads are native to the coastal plains of The Southeastern United States. They can generally be found in moist, grassy areas near pine or oak savannahs with sandy soil. Oak Toads can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives. A larger habitat would be recommended for multiple specimens. Oak Toads of similar size can be housed together with caution.
What temperature and lighting does a Oak Toad need?
Oak Toads need an ambient temperature of 75º to 80º F. Lighting is not required for Oak Toads. For live planted terrariums or aesthetics light may be used. Low strength UVB can be used to promote plant growth and act as an anti-microbial. There is no current proof that this animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB. Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs. Humidity: Oak Toads humidity should be 50-60% due to their native climates.