Care Sheet for ToadsAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 0.00 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 05/06/2006 |
Main Category: | Aquatic/Land |
Sub Category: | Toads |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Laurie6294 |
Years Experience: | 1 to 2 Years |
Species: | Fire-Bellied Toads |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | There are two types of fire bellies, European and Oriental. They have the same care standards. |
Sexing and Characteristics: | The males are the only ones that croak. They usually make noise at night. Females are generally more active. |
Mostly Active During: | Night |
Substrate and Water Needs: | My substrate is smooth, small pieces of gravel. Don’t make it to rough because they might cut themselves. I have 2/3 of the tank water and the other third land. |
Lighting and UVB: | The tank it right near a window and I keep the blinds open so they get some natural light. Don’t use a heater meant for a lizard because it’ll dry out the tank. |
Temperatures and Humidity: | I keep the air as humid as possible, with a temperature of about 65-70 degrees F. The water is usually between 70-75 degrees F. |
Heating and Equipment: | I don’t use any. |
Caging Provided: | I have two toads, each about two inches long. They live quite comfortably in a 5 1/2 gallon tank. They have a small stone cave that holds the heat quite nicely. |
Diet: | Carnivorous |
Description of Diet: | My toads eat a variety of things. I give them food every other day. Their diet consists of meal worms, "pinhead" crickets, pill bugs, centipedes, and commercial fish food. Meal worms aren’t very nutritional so I give them only as a treat. Commercial fish food is also a treat. |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | I don’t use any. Some say you can "gut-load" your meal worms to make them healthier. This is when you give the worms a vitamin powder to eat. It remains in their bodies so the toads get it too. |
Maintenance: | I clean the tank once a week. I change the water every two days. Make sure to remove any uneaten food as soon as possible for it will get moldy. |
Some Words on this Species: | They are easy to care for and they are quite affordable. They are hardy and gradually get used to humans. |
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