{"product_id":"red-spotted-toad-anaxyrus-punctatus","title":"Red-spotted Toad (Anaxyrus punctatus)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eRed-spotted Toad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"98\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"41\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eAnaxyrus punctatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"65\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-spotted Toad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"103\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 1.5 to 3 inches (4 to 7.5 cm), with females slightly larger than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red-spotted Toad is a small, slender species characterised by fine granular skin and numerous tiny red or orange spots scattered across the back. The base colour ranges from grey and olive to tan or light brown, often blending with desert soils. The body is more elongated than that of many other North American toads, with a narrower head and reduced parotoid glands that are rounded rather than elongated. The underside is pale and generally unmarked. Juveniles show especially bright spotting, which may fade slightly with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, including Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Baja California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild individuals inhabit rocky washes, desert canyons, arid grasslands, and scrub habitats, especially near seasonal or temporary water bodies. They are well adapted to dry climates and spend much of their lives hidden in burrows or beneath rocks. In captivity, they require warm, semi-arid conditions with deep substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily nocturnal, Red-spotted Toads emerge at night to forage for small insects. Their movements are quick and agile, and they often hop short distances repeatedly rather than walking. They rely on camouflage and stillness when threatened. They are solitary and very fossorial, capable of burrowing quickly to avoid heat or danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1634\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single adult can be housed in an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e18 × 18 × 18 inches (45 × 45 × 45 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e enclosure. Provide a deep, slightly moist soil or soil–sand mix with abundant leaf litter to support burrowing. Add rocks, cork flats, and small plants to create secure hiding spots. A shallow water dish for soaking should always be available. For keeping multiple individuals, upgrading to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e24 × 18 × 18 inches (60 × 45 × 45 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eAmbient temperature: 75 to 84°F (24 to 29°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eWarm area: 86 to 90°F (30 to 32°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eNight temperature: 65 to 72°F (18 to 22°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eHumidity: 40 to 60%, with light misting. Avoid excessive moisture, as this species is adapted to arid habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide low-level UVB (2 to 5%) with diffused lighting. Maintain a natural day and night cycle, ensuring shaded retreats are always available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer small prey such as crickets, roaches, worms, black soldier fly larvae, and other suitably sized invertebrates. Supplement prey with calcium and multivitamins. Juveniles feed more frequently, while adults thrive on a moderate schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"3025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-spotted Toads are hardy and adapt well to semi-arid setups. They spend much of the day burrowed and become active nocturnal hunters after dark. Handling should be avoided due to their small size and sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3030\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003eThere are no recognised morphs for the Red-spotted Toad. Natural variation appears in the brightness and density of the red spotting, as well as base colour tone, but these traits reflect locality differences rather than defined genetic morphs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tails and Scales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56196223304002,"sku":"eqa1789650928160","price":28.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8380\/8066\/files\/red-spotted-toad-anaxyrus-punctatus_1.jpg?v=1789650932","url":"https:\/\/abrasionresistclad.shop\/products\/red-spotted-toad-anaxyrus-punctatus","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}