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Do pet amphibians need to hibernate? I've read that a cooling down in the 50's is needed for breeding sometimes, but other than that, I haven't found anything on the subject. I am wondering because I am thinking of getting Bufo americanus(probably Wild Caught) from a rescue organization and I'm wondering whether I should hibernate it in the winter. I know some Chelonians need to hibernate in order to start up their reproductive cycles and complete normal life expectancies. Is this the case in amphibians?
 
you would only need to hibernate (cool period) it if you intended to breed, seeing as you would only be getting the one there would be no need.
 
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