This is true, a of North American bufo species have similiar care. Especially the ones that have overlapping ranges in the wild.

You do not need a heat pad- they like it cold. If it gets too cold it will just hibernate and then you get to save money on crickets over the winter and he gets to get a good rest. Its a win win situation.
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