Hi,



Chances are its an american toad. Fowler's toads look very similar but their range only goes up into New Hampshire and Vermont. Both species require the same care, the only difference being preffered temperatures which will depend on where the animal was collected from.



I would recomend seperating the toad from your anoles as soon as you can. Both animals might co-exist for a while but its very risky because both animals could potentially do harm to each other. American toads can and will secrete a toxin when they are threatened that would probably be fatal to your anoles. If your toad was attacked by an anole you might loose both a toad and an anole. In my oppinion its not worth the risk.



If it is an issue of not having enough space to seperate the toad from the anoles a plastic rubbermaid container with holes drilled in the sides can work well as a temperary home for the toad (don't use colored plastics). I wrote a care sheet for american toads a while back and put it on my website. It should give you the basics of their care requirements - www.amphibiancare.com/frogs/americantoad.html Good luck!
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