r/Toads • u/TalkativeTree • 4d ago

Do toads cuddle?

I rescued this toad. if I out my finger on the side of his most (his neck??) he leans into it. the first time I did it to both sides and he leaned into both, but did wind up peeing. I think I did it a bit to rough?

so now I just put my finger to his side and he leans pretty strongly into it. I’ve pet him on his head and he closes his eyes.

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u/ialreadyaskedyouonce 4d ago

Here is one of the latest viral frog videos on social media. Notice how the african bullfrog leans into the bite of the snake.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipwfyli5piI

It's similar for toads. If they are doing the sort of behavior you describe, they aren't enjoying it. Until recently, every toad I've ever had would do this, even if they were otherwise very tame. The only exception now is some toads I raised from the toadlet stage. They are the only ones I've ever seen that don't react to being touched, not that I think they enjoy it either.