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My African Bouncing Toad (Bufo regularis) hasn't eaten. I got him a week and a half ago and he just doesn't eat the crickets. He's full grown (and very fat) and the crickets are an appropriate size; he just hasn't eaten since being in my care. Suggestions?

Are you sure the toad isn't eating? Bufo are nocturnal and often preffer to feed at night. Could it be possible that the toad is eating but only at night when you not watching? Try counting out a small number of crickets and putting them in the toads cage. If you have the same number in the morning then your toad isn't eating.

The bouncing toads that I've worked with have always had a very large appetite. If your toad isn't eating first check enviornmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and cage setup. If the temperature in the cage isn't reaching the mid 70's try bumping it up a few degrees to see if that helps. Make sure that there are adequate hiding spots and places for the toad to take cover too. You might also want to try offering different types and sizes of food. Super worms, earth worms, slugs or wax worms can be offered in a petri dish at night. Good luck,
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That's true...he may be eating and I just might not see him. I was just concerned because my other bouncing toad gulps the crickets the moment I put them in the cage. This other guy doesn't; he just let's them crawl over his head. I'll keep count of the crickets tonight. Thanks a lot.