By Brian Gratwicke (Anaxyrus americanus – American toad) [CC-BY-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)%5D, via Wikimedia Commons

Anaxyrus americanus
Order: Anura

Husbandry Information

Housing Requirements

 

Diet Requirements

 

Veterinary Concerns

 

Notes on Enrichment & Training

• Check out the Reptelligence Facebook page and Reptelligence website for enrichment and training inspiration.

 

Programmatic Information

Tips on Presentation

 

Tips on Handling

 

Potential Messaging

 

Acquisition Information

 

Comments from the Rating System

• Henry Vilas Zoo: Native species; teach amphibian attributes and global amphibian crisis

 

Natural History Information

Range and Habitat

 

Physical Description

 

Life Cycle

 

Behavior

 

Threats and Conservation Status

 

Did you know…

 

Documents

Any Documents to attach, species spotlights, etc.

• Choice, Control, and Training in Ectotherms, By Carrie Kish
• Ambassador Animal SAG Newsletter Vol. 2, Issue 3: Temperature and Transport: Welfare Implications for Ambassador Ectotherms
• Stress Management in Reptiles and Frogs

Photographs

 

Contributors and Citations