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Hi. I recently collected some tadpoles to raise into toads. Now I'm just wondering how long I can keep the toads before releasing them back into the wild.

Is there a set time that most people go by? I will release the majority as soon as they are toadlets, but I would like to keep 1 of the toads for an extended period of time, just for the experience of keeping it. However, I won't keep it, if upon releasing it, it wont survive on it's own in the wild due to being in captivity for an extended period of time.

Does anyone have an opinion on this?

I believe in many states there is an actual legal limit for how long you can keep an animal. I would check your state regulations. Andy
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Andy Maddox
The Reptizone

Who are you who can say it's ok to live through me? Alice In Chains

>>I believe in many states there is an actual legal limit for how long you can keep an animal. I would check your state regulations. Andy

And in many state, that legal limit is ZERO. No kiddin! If you wanted to release animals held in captivity, you'd have to obtain a Wildife Rehabilitator permit.
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Chris McMartin
www.mcmartinville.com
I'm Not a Herpetologist, but I Play One on the Internet

I believe that is how it is in California you may not relese anything that has been in captive. Dose anyone know How to get the rehab licence in California

Well, you have to be a rehabilitator first of all. This means you take on sick or hurt animals (as snakes can not be orphaned, a condition that could earn you a license in mammals and birds). I believe you have to have a game warden check out your house/facility and have time under a licensed rehabilitator (rehabber for short). That is how it is in Texas, not sure about Ca but I expect it will be just as hard to obtain. If you don't want to keep it forever, just take pictures and let it on its way. Andy
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Andy Maddox
Houston Herp Key
The Reptizone

Who are you who can say it's ok to live through me? Alice In Chains