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Well, he just escaped from the critter keeper. So he isn't hibernating anymore.
It's 20 degrees and snowing like bloody blue blazes. No way I could find a place to bury him deep enough to survive.
Someone suggested putting him in the fridge, but that is too risky (husband might notice. would definitely be displeased!)
If he is now active, will he need to eat? If so, what? Crickets, mealworms and earthworms are about all I can get.
Any sites have care sheets on these things?

If you still had it in your possession, you would have two options. You could try artificially hibernating it your self, or gradually warming it up and get it active for the winter. In both cases, I don't see why you can't release it in the spring as long to make a strong effort not to cross contaminate with any other animals in your collection.

To hibernate it your self, use a shoe box filled with moist coconut fiber and place it in a room that is attached to the house and will not freeze, but is unheated. Garages are ideal. Otherwise gradually warm it up and set it up in a ten gallon with coconut fiber and hide spots>>> with a heavy lid! I would imagine that their captive care is similar to American and Fowler's toads. Thanks for picking it up and taking care of it!!!
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