Updated On September 23rd, 2025
hello, how can i humanely kill a pet toad? i already have him in the freezer in a bowl of ice cubes and saltwater. his leg was torn open and the bone was exposed.
1 Answer
Published on December 28th, 2018
Freezing is no longer an AVMA recommended method of humane euthanasia in amphibians. Humane methods include CO2, cervical dislocation or pithing. Ideally, euthanasia should be performed by your veterinarian.
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