Do you think that toads are fascinating? Do you think that frogs are somewhat overrated and inclined to get all the attention that toads should have? Did you love Mr. Toad in The Wind in The Willows? You may enjoy the Toadily Toads website at toadilytoads.com, which bills itself as "the place on the web where toads come first."

Toadily Toads is the creative inspiration of a woman and her husband who have 27 years worth of experience caring for several species of toads as well as some frog species. They regard toads as easier pets to keep than frogs. Toads are hardier, less inclined to be picky eaters, and don't tend to have the complex habitat requirements that frogs do.

According to Toadily Toads, most species of toad have easy-going natures and adapt quickly to tank life. However, Toadily Toads doesn't advocate catching toads out of the wild; those toads should remain in nature. The pet advice on Toadily Toads is intended for captive-bred toads only.

When you approach Toadily Toads, you initially land on a black home-page with a menu offering the following links: About Us, Photo Galleries, Shopping, Toadily Fun, Toad Care and Info, Links, Toadily Good Karma, and Toadily for Kids.

I usually prefer a white background to a black one on a website because a light background seems airy and more spacious; even so, the black background here does show to good advantage the spectacular full-color photos of the various toads in all their warty glory! Note: the photo to the left shows my New Mexico Spadefoot toad in all her warty glory. The photos at Toadily Toads are much better than mine.

The About Us page contains an interesting in-depth comparison of frogs and toads. The Photo Galleries are numerous and visually stunning; they need to be seen to be fully appreciated. The Shopping page contains a link to a Café-Press store where you can buy toad-related merchandise.

I myself did this a few weeks ago and am now the proud owner of a Toadily Toads calendar and a Toadily Toads tile-coaster. Both items showed up within a week of me placing the order and are good-looking and sturdy.

The Toadily Fun link leads to some online word-games and an art-gallery, and includes reviews of several toad- and frog-related books and movies – including the Harry Potter book series!

The Toad Care and Info page contains links to articles on a variety of subjects that include How to Tell a Male Toad from a Female (outstanding! – I went here to identify my female New Mexico Spadefoot Toad), how to attract toads to your window-well, the benefits of having toads in your garden, Cane Toads in Australia, and a in-depth criticism of PetSmart and its policy towards frogs and toads. A huge amount of toad information can be found here and on the Links page, which focuses on preservation and care of the planet's amphibians and their habitats.

The Toadily Good Karma page continues the focus on environmentalism. It showcases the Toadily Toad website Earthian Awards, which honor people who have made a difference to the care of the planet and to amphibians in particular.

Toadily for Kids offers games, articles, information, photos, and even a message-forum for kids who love amphibians. The age range seems to be maybe seven years-old to fourteen years old.

What species of toads and frogs will you encounter on the Toadily Toads website? A partial list includes Bufo Americanus toads, Rococo Toads, Pacman frogs, Tomato frogs, the Asian Gold Toad, the Dwarf African Claw frog, the African bullfrog, and the Western toad. Don't miss this creative and informative website, which can be found through this link: Toadily Toads website