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OK do you guys know any info on the care of the eastern narrow-mouthed toad. I found a pair tonight and set up a quick Vivarium. The male has been calling some since in the tank.
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The call is cool though and I really like it ( even though it scares me because I'm not expecting it lol. 
). Lets see diet for one, humidity/ temp range, stuff Like that.
). Lets see diet for one, humidity/ temp range, stuff Like that.They aren't particularly a species kept in captivity. If you insist on keeping the pair, I would consult a field guide or google search them. They are obviously native to where you live so a thermometer/hygrometer and a quick survey of prevalent insect species around the habitat where you collected them from should get you started...
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Temps in the 70s are fine. They do like high humidity for a temperate frog. In the wild they only leave damp micro habitats when there are significant rains. I would keep them on a moist substrate of coconut fiber. I would supply plenty of ground cover, but they will still dig a lot. Hydei would do as food but I would use small crickets instead if I could get them.
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Flat hides such as corkbark flats would be a good idea. They will bury themselves in the substrate (which is why a loose sub is a good idea), but they also like to hide in tight spaces above ground. And small foods are a must (I'm sure you already know this) even some of the mini-mealworms if you can find them. Good luck with your pair.
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Thank you guys on the info
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OK guys everyone keeps saying they are secretive and hide a lot. But my guys are actually quite bold. Like they are out during the day and stay out as I watch them. Plus I got some termites to see if they would eat them. Well looks like I found a nice fatty treat for my guys they love them chasing them all over. These guys are awesome to me. I'm gonna try and find other foods they may like.
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Holy crap, sounds like a demon-sheep!
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I'm getting calls more regularly since I've added the second male and they are still eating and as I mist they come out night or day. No so secretive as everyone stated. But still shy.
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Holy sh*t that's scary! LOL
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thats what i get to hear every night before bed i actually like too here it.
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I am new to this site but I wanted to let Kenshaw know that I just found 3 of these toads myself under a mop in the bay of my rescue station. I have only had them for 3 days but have found that they LOVE to eat the ants that I caught for them. I put at least 30 of them in there and they ate every single last one of them in the 2 hrs that I was gone! They have not done any calling yet but they seem to be doing fine for me so far...
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Does anyone know how often I should feed them? Right now I only have them in a large jar with screened top. Not secure enough for the ants not to crawl out. Just until I get the aquarium cleaned out. But I don't want them to starve before I learn more how to care for them. Any info would help.
Any info would help.
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I released mine but i fed termites every evening and they came out to eat. They only would call for a second after i misted heavily, their breeding season is triggered by rain. Hope that helps.
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