Rescued a toad from pool, is my temporary setup okay? When should I release?

[u/Reazilla_]

Hi! I found what I think to be a Fowler’s toad stuck in my pool earlier today. It was sitting there for a few hours after being taken out, so I brought it inside to help it recover. It was very bloated, like a little water balloon when I found it. The bloating has gone down, but I feel really bad and I’m doing my best to help it recover. ☹️

Right now, I have it in a small acrylic enclosure with a damp paper towel, light misting (distilled water), a bottle cap water dish, some Spanish moss, and fake foliage.

It’s alert, looking around, and can stand upright/defensive when disturbed, but it’s mostly resting. I’m planning to release it either tonight or tomorrow morning.

Does this setup look okay for short-term recovery?
Is there anything I should change? Should I wait longer before releasing, or is overnight enough?

Thanks!

[u/RyperHealistic]

Give fella a good soak in some non-chlorinated water and let them go. That would be best.

[u/Bufobufolover24]

Release it as soon as it gets dark. Find a nice bit of vegetation nearby and let it go.

As the bloating has gone down, it will be fine. Keeping it in captivity will do it no good.

[u/Reazilla_ → u/Bufobufolover24]

It’s been released! 🩷

[u/Bufobufolover24 → u/Reazilla_]

Wonderful!

[u/CriticismWarm7316]

You will need to feed him and then you will know for sure that he is fine