What do baby toads eat in captivity?

American Toad. Q. Our American toads will not eat anything. We tried worms and toad food; we also tried force feeding. Can you give us some information on feeding ... read more

What do Toads Eat in Captivity Captive toads enjoy eating all of the same foods that their wild relatives do, but crickets are probably the most popular. Crickets are available from most pet stores, and they are raised specifically to serve as food for frogs, lizards, snakes and other animals. read more

Be sure to give your toad at least 3-6 live insects a day to eat to maintain its weight. If the insects are particularly small, such as ants, feed your toad twice as many for the same results. Space out feedings to keep your toad satisfied. read more

Most baby toads are quite small, so the range of what they can eat is somewhat limited. Almost all young toads can handle fruit flies and small ants, as well as just about anything that falls within that size range. read more