>>But getting DOR and otherwise wild toads, etc., wouldn't one be opening themselves up to pathogens and parisites?

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Of course, and freezing them only reduces risk but does not eliminate it. One should always be aware of the risk, but I assume this guy needs a Toad by his post.





>>Isn't there some place that breeds and sells toads/frogs, etc., one could buy one? Would that not be better?



Possibly, but without a defined source I would not speculate about them being pathogen free. Certain parasites are prevalent in amphibians, which is the whole point of getting them on rodents. Unfortunately sometimes you have to work through that process.
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• toad scent sprays for hognose? - hogmaster, Thu Sep 18 19:31:34 2008
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• RE: toad scent sprays for hognose? - hogmaster, Sat Sep 20 16:50:11 2008
• why make this difficult? - Joe Forks, Sun Sep 21 08:45:26 2008
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• RE: toad scent sprays for hognose? - chris1125, Sun Sep 21 21:48:46 2008
• RE: toad scent sprays for hognose? - FloridaHogs, Mon Sep 22 06:43:30 2008
• RE: toad scent sprays for hognose? - ginebig, Wed Sep 24 06:09:47 2008
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