{"product_id":"texas-toad-anaxyrus-speciosus","title":"Texas Toad (Anaxyrus speciosus)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eTexas Toad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eAnaxyrus speciosus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas Toad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"91\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 2 to 3.5 inches (5 to 9 cm), with females often slightly larger and heavier-bodied than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Texas Toad is a compact, sturdy species with granular skin and a mottled pattern of greys, browns, olives, or tans that blends well with sandy or loamy soils. A faint dorsal stripe may appear in some individuals, though it is not always present. Darker lateral patches often occur behind the eyes and along the flanks. The parotoid glands are rounded and moderately large. The underside is pale and may show faint speckling. Compared to similar species, Texas Toads have shorter snouts and a more rounded body profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the south-central United States, primarily Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, with some extension into northern Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild individuals inhabit sandy prairies, desert grasslands, shrublands, agricultural lands, and areas near seasonal rain pools. They are well adapted to semi-arid conditions and spend long periods burrowed in loose soil. In captivity, they require a warm terrestrial enclosure with deep, diggable substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily nocturnal, Texas Toads emerge after dusk to forage actively. They burrow quickly when disturbed and rely on camouflage for protection. They are solitary and may display territorial behaviour if overcrowded. Their movement includes short hops and strong digging motions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single adult can be housed in an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e18 × 18 × 18 inches (45 × 45 × 45 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e enclosure. Provide deep, slightly moist soil or a soil–sand substrate mix to allow natural burrowing behaviour. Add leaf litter, cork flats, small logs, and hardy plants to create hiding spots and shaded retreats. Include a shallow water dish for soaking. For multiple individuals, upgrading to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e24 × 18 × 18 inches (60 × 45 × 45 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e helps ease territorial tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eAmbient temperature: 75 to 84°F (24 to 29°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003eWarm area: 86 to 90°F (30 to 32°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eNight temperature: 65 to 72°F (18 to 22°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eHumidity: 40 to 60%, with occasional misting. Allow substantial drying between misting cycles to mimic their natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide low-level UVB (2 to 5%) with diffused lighting. Maintain a natural day and night cycle. Ensure shaded areas are available to prevent stress from bright illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer a varied insectivorous diet including crickets, roaches, worms, black soldier fly larvae, and other suitable invertebrates. Supplement prey with calcium and vitamins. Juveniles require frequent feeding; adults should be fed moderately to maintain healthy weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"3068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas Toads are hardy and acclimate well when kept warm and provided with deep substrate. They spend much of the day underground and become active nocturnal feeders. Handling should be minimal due to their sensitive skin and mild defensive toxins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3073\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3350\"\u003eThere are no recognised morphs for the Texas Toad. Natural variation occurs in dorsal tone, mottling intensity, and the presence or absence of a dorsal stripe, but these differences reflect individual and locality-based variation rather than genetic morphs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tails and Scales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56196223271234,"sku":"dfw1789650923806","price":33.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8380\/8066\/files\/texas-toad-anaxyrus-speciosus_1.jpg?v=1789650927","url":"https:\/\/abrasionresistclad.shop\/products\/texas-toad-anaxyrus-speciosus","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}