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How to humanely euthanize a severely injured pet toad at home?

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.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

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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