Ken's Deputy 4,456 Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Okay. Fukk it. Situation's getting such that I've decided to break cover. I need a couple of toads. Bog standard, 'Common Toad'. Bufo bufo. Only sort you're ever likely to see. I need at least one male and one female. For those not too switched on to toads? I'd accept one 'Toad' and one 'Fukking great' toad. Females tend to be noticeably bigger than the rest. Twice the size? Female. This is an issue which touches on gray areas. Bit like; 'I want to test this dog'. Please do feel free to make comic remarks all over this thread. If you might be able to find a toad or two? PM me. We can begin the dance. And, I assure you; I won't waste your time. Thanks, people Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,456 Posted July 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 10 minutes ago, W. Katchum said: Can they be posted lol if so I’ll send you a sack full in morn Are you fukking serious?! Because I'm as serious as a fukking stage 4 prognosis in a three year old. If you're just having a laugh? Fine. If not? FFS, Please PM me! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 20,414 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) I used to go to a local pond with my jam jar and collect frog spawn and put it in my garden pond, then it was pointed out to me it was illegal to relocate amphibians.! Shame, really, as the frogs settled in and breed every year, but the newts didn't. Never had any toads though. I assume this is what you're up to ? Unless you start asking for "eye of bat" and other such exotica aswell ? Cheers. Edited July 18, 2021 by chartpolski 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South hams hunter 8,837 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 If you wait til jan/feb I'll get you more than you'll ever need. One of the places we fish has the road full of them on a wet night in jan/feb. Dare I ask what you need toads for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 18,600 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Might be easier to source Toads in the Tadpole stage providing you have a pond Ken. Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 5,972 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Had this one in the kitchen the other morning! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 19,389 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Any Hall's around your way? Your not going to lick them are you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EDDIE B 3,120 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Check see if your one has a willie mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eastcoast 3,729 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 I used to collect stuff like that. The problem with frogs and toads is that they will prey on ANYTHING smaller than themselves until you end up with just 1 big frog or toad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,963 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Easy to post amphibians, put em in a cricket tub like you get at pet shops with some moist moss or tissue and then in a squash proof box. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,456 Posted July 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 I want to breed them In a past life, I was quietly, massively into amphibians. Kept, and bred, all sorts.Captive Breeding's what it's all about. Otherwise, you'd may as well get a budgie. Always had a massive soft spot for Bufo bufo. Never attempted breeding them though. Now, it's a bucket list thing. Everything's in place. Just need a pair. Have my little mate here, see? Just needs another male - so they can compete in calling. Set each other off nicely. And, obviously, a female. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 12,247 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Nice gesture is that Ken I'm sure someone on here will help you out good luck mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,190 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 4 hours ago, gnipper said: Easy to post amphibians, put em in a cricket tub like you get at pet shops with some moist moss or tissue and then in a squash proof box. Spaghnum moss and mark it it up same as crickets /spiders etc so it’s urgent post? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,872 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, W. Katchum said: Is it legal? I do have a real good reptile/amphibian shop local to me so was gonna give em a call tomorrow an see what they say, I also have it in me head somewhere my pals youngest lad bought a snake from the web an they sent it via a courier? Maybe j dreamed that tho sounds like a Fcuking nightmare I was rather hoping it was illegal. I've not got the balls to smuggle drugs or rhino horn so was excited about smuggling toads. But I've searched high and low and just can't find a toad Edited July 18, 2021 by DIDO.1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 12,247 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Ken's Deputy said: I want to breed them In a past life, I was quietly, massively into amphibians. Kept, and bred, all sorts.Captive Breeding's what it's all about. Otherwise, you'd may as well get a budgie. Always had a massive soft spot for Bufo bufo. Never attempted breeding them though. Now, it's a bucket list thing. Everything's in place. Just need a pair. Have my little mate here, see? Just needs another male - so they can compete in calling. Set each other off nicely. And, obviously, a female. You've clearly disturbed him there Ken keep us informed of how you go on fascinate me these toads do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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