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Fire Belly Toad

Western New York Herpetological Society

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2001 - 2002 by Western New York Herpetological Society

 

This document is for guidance only and should not be used as the sole source of information. New information is being developed

daily. It is recommend that a concerted effort be made to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the animals of interest.

Common Name:

Oriental Fire Belly Toad Latin name: Bombina orientalis

 

Native to:

China, Korea, and Southeast Asia

 

Size:

Generally from 2 to 2½ inches in length

 

Life span:

This species can live 10 to 14 years, but there are many reports of specimens 20 years old or

 

older.

General appearance:

This toad’s coloration ranges from grass green to forest green with black blotches.

 

The underbelly ranges from a flame red to a weak orange in color. The brightly colored belly acts

as warning coloration to other species. The fire belly toad secretes a toxin when stressed.

Housing requirements:

Enclosure:

A 10-gallon aquarium with a secure lid should be adequate for a pair of toads. When

 

housing toads together it is important that they are the same size as they can be

cannibalistic. A 50/50 ratio of land to water is usually the best way to maintain these

animals for breeding. A strictly forest floor type of enclosure is fine if you will not be

breeding.

Temperature:

Air temperature should be maintained at 68º to 75º F with a basking spot of 74º to

 

85º F. Water temperatures should be 76º to 78º F.

Heat/Light:

Room temperature is usually adequate for these toads. Using heat bulbs can create

 

basking spots. Water temperatures can me raised by using an aquarium heater.

Substrate:

Materials like Bed-a-Beast™, sterilized potting soil, or sphagnum moss can all be used

 

as substrate. Gravel is not recommended as the top layer of substrate because the toads

may ingest the gravel and cause an impaction.

Diet:

These toads can be fed crickets, mealworms, and waxworms. Adults have also been known to eat

 

pinkie mice.

Maintenance:

If using a forest floor type of setup, spot clean regularly and replace the substrate as needed.

 

Fresh dechlorinated water should be offered daily. If using a 50/50 ratio of land to water setup,

spot clean the land portion as above and use a filtration system for the water. Partial water changes

are recommended weekly. Be advised to not hand the toads excessively since the oils found

naturally on our hands can harm the toads with frequent handling. Whenever handling the toads or

cleaning the cage or cage accessories it is always recommended to wash you hands thoroughly

when finished.

Other references or recommended reading:

Amphibians in Captivity, Staniszewski, Marc, TFH Publications 1995

Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians, Breen, John F TFH Publications 1974

The Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians, Halliday, Tim R. & Adler, Kraig eds, Facts On

File 1986

Frogs & Toads of the World, Mattison, Chris. Facts On File 1987

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