What is the average lifespan for an oriental fire bellied toad if properly cared for?
Fire-bellied toads can live up to 12 years in captivity with proper care and maintenance.
Do fire belly toads need water?
Humidity. 50-80% humidity is ideal for Fire Belly Toads. Having a 50/50 water to land ratio will, in fact, help to achieve desirable humidity with minimal misting.
How many fire-bellied toads in a 10 gallon?
A ten gallon aquarium is sufficient to house two or three fire belly toads and should be consid- ered the smallest size aquarium to use with this species even if only one is kept. If you wish to keep more than three toads it is recommended that you allow four additional gallons of space per additional toad.
Where did the fire bellied toad come from?
The yellow-bellied and European fire-bellied species were discovered by Swedish zoologist Carl Linnaeus in the 1700s. The Yunnan and Oriental Fire species were named by Belgian zoologist George Albert Boulenger in the 19th century. The most recent discovery is the Hubei Fire-Bellied Toad that was found in China in 1960.
Is it OK to hold a fire belly toad?
Fire Belly Toads have a very docile personality but they should not be handled. This species secretes skin toxins that can cause mild to moderate irritation to your skin, eyes and mouth. For this reason young children should not hold fire-bellied toads. Fire-Belly Toads also have very sensitive skin.
How many eggs does a fire bellied toad lay?
The breeding tank should be large, and furnished with abundant (preferably live) plants and a filter that does not create strong currents (corner filtersare ideal). Females lay 100-200 eggs, usually within 24 hours of entering amplexus; the eggs attach to plants, sticks and airline tubing.
How does a fire bellied frog mate with a female?
In contrast to most frogs (but in common with African Clawed Frogs and their relatives), male Fire-Bellied Toads grasp females just above the rear legs, rather than under the front legs (please see photo); this mating embrace is known as “inguinal amplexus”. Unreceptive females will straighten out their legs and vibrate the body. The Eggs
Are there any other species of fire bellied toad?
Two related species that appear in the trade, the European Fire-Bellied Toad, B. bombinaand the Yellow-Bellied Toad, B. variegata, are also regularly bred by hobbyists. The Oriental Fire-Bellied Toad is the most colorful and readily available of the 6 described species.
How long does it take for a fire bellied toad to reproduce?
In order to be primed for reproduction, these toads require a longer, cooler “winter” than does their Asian relative. Keeping them in damp sphagnum moss for 4-6 weeks at 40-43 F (refrigerators work well for this) will suffice.
What kind of toad has an orange stomach?
Yellow-Bellied Toads sometimes exhibit an orange or red stomach; such individuals are difficult to distinguish from European Fire-Bellied Toads. Check the fingers on the front limbs – those of the European Fire Belly have tiny webs; the Yellow-Bellied Toad’s fingers are not webbed.
In contrast to most frogs (but in common with African Clawed Frogs and their relatives), male Fire-Bellied Toads grasp females just above the rear legs, rather than under the front legs (please see photo); this mating embrace is known as “inguinal amplexus”. Unreceptive females will straighten out their legs and vibrate the body. The Eggs
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.
