Common Name: Fire Belly Toad Scientific Name: Bombina orientalis -Avoid extreme temperatures on your frogs journey home. - Hot cars & direct sunlight are hazardous.
Frog care: (Yes actually a frog species despite the common name) -Avoid touching/ handling your frog. Dart frogs are fragile and sensitive to chemicals/ oils on your skin. Although not toxic to humans, frogs can carry bacteria. -Avoid placing them near sunlight or near sources of heat or cold. Do not place frogs near windows, air vents or sources of heat or cold. -You will essentially maintain a vivarium which is an ecosystem that has flora (plants) and micro fauna. (Plants and beneficial insects).
The Fire Belly Toad is actually a frog and makes an easy-to-care for pet. These beautiful amphibians are found in the highlands and rice patties of China, Japan, Korea, and Southern Russia. Their small size, easy care, and interesting behaviors make them a great first pet. The bright red belly of these frogs is a warning to all predators that they are mildly toxic. Although not particularly dangerous to humans, handling should be kept to a minimum and you must wash your hands thoroughly after contact
FOOD: Insectivorous. Feed small crickets, dubia, larva, black worms. Avoid mealworms and super worms that have too high a chitin level. Feed every other day to maintain weight. Use Repashy Calcium Plus to provide vitamins and minerals to prey items.
ENCLOSURE: Fire Belly Toads will do best in a semi-aquatic terrarium. Terrariums with half land and half water provide the perfect environment for Fire Belly Toads. 2 or 3 Fire Belly Toads will do well in a 10 or 15 gallon terrarium. Larger groups will need a 20 gallon or larger terrarium. Avoid using large gravel in your terrarium. Fire Belly Toads can be aggressive feeders and will experience impaction if they were to swallow gravel. ABG substrate for land covered with lead litter and a water area are excellent choices to retain humidity in your terrarium.
WATER: Clean, fresh water is critical to keeping all amphibians healthy. Water areas of amphibian enclosures need to be filtered. Keep water clean, weekly partial water change best.
TEMPERATURE: Daytime Terrarium Temperature 70-75°F Nighttime Terrarium Temperature 60-68°F , Low wattage nano bulb. No Basking Light is needed. Fire Belly Toads are cold tolerant amphibians, and will do best with little to no supplemental heat in most homes.
LIGHTING: Like most amphibians, Fire Belly Toads do not require special UVB lighting, however proper light cycles will encourage normal daytime behavior. Fire Belly Toads do well with a day and night light cycle (photoperiod). Full spectrum LEDS recommended
Distribution: Japan, China, Korea, Southern Russia Size: 1-2" Life Span: 7-15 years
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