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Fire Bellied Toad Care Sheet
Scientific Name
Bombina spp.
Size
1 - 2 inches
Lifespan
8-10 years +
Natural Distribution
Asia
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Housing
Fire bellied toads are from Tropical climates so a glass terrarium is ideal. Glass also allows heat to escape easily so your pet will not over heat. These are terrestrial (ground) so they like to have a wide enclosure rather than a high one. For an adult or a group of youngsters a 30 x 30 x 30 cm (12"x12"x12") is acceptable.
Substrate & Decor:
As Fire Bellied Toads Require a dry and wet area we use spagnum moss and orchid bark for the land area and a large water bowl big enough for the toads to swim in. Fire Bellied Toads like places to hide during the day. Wooden Branches and artificial plants should be used to create a forest habitat with foliage to hide in. Artificial backgrounds can be used to create a more natural effect.> can be used to create a more natural effect.
Heating
During the day Fire Bellied Toads like to be kept at around 24oC (75 - 80oF). This can be achieved by a small heat maton the back or side of the terrarium is enough to keep your pet warm enough. Temperatures should always be checked by a reliable thermometer.
Lighting
Fire Bellied Toads need a day/ night cycle in order to feel happy. We recommend a 2% UVB light and most terrariums have their own lighting canopies available to hold the light in. The light should be on for 10-12 hours per day. This can be controlled by an electric timer.
Feeding and Water
Fire Bellied Toads are insect hunters. Live insects like crickets are particularly nutritious. Locusts, mealworms and waxorms can be offered for variety. Your pet deserves the best foods possible so look after your live foods. Keep your crickets fresh, plump and full of vitamins by feeding them with Bug Grub and fresh vegetation. Remember, your Fire Bellied Toad also eats whatever is in your live food's stomach. Also, don't allow your live food to dehydrate, you don't want to give your animals dried up half dead insects for dinner! Hydrate them with Bug Gel to keep them alive longer and mouth wateringly juicy. Care for your live food in their own enclosure, such as a Cricket Keeper. Live foods should be coated in a vitamin and mineral supplement such as Nutrobal to ensure the Fire Bellied Toads is getting the best nutrition possible. Water should always be made available to the Poison Arrow Frog by using a water bowl or a water feature and checked daily to ensure freshness.
Handling
Fire Bellied Taods are very shy toads. Most problems do occur when they have been handled. If you do need to move them make sure your hands are wet.
Keeping Together
Fire Bellied Toads are communal and best kept in a group as it stimulates natural behaviour.
Maintenance
Provided the terrarium is kept clean and the water is changed regulary Fire Bellied Toads are very hardy and trouble free.
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