Fire Belly Toad Care Sheet
Amphibian
2 - 2.5 inches long
10 - 14 years
Carnivore
Diet & Nutrition
Fire-Bellied Toads are carnivores. They will eat a variety of small insects including crickets, small waxworms, blood worms, small earth worms, baby roaches, and fruit flies.
Fire-Bellied Toads should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, and a multivitamin once a week.
Housing & Habitat
Fire-Bellied Toads are found in Korea, parts of China and a small portion of southeast Russia. Fire-Bellied Toads can easily be housed together with similar size tank mates. Make sure that multiple hiding spots exist in the tank to reduce stress on the toad.
Enclosure Size
Fire-Bellied Toads can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives. A larger habitat would be recommended for multiple specimens.
Substrate
Fire-Bellied Toads are semi-aquatic. A terrarium with sand or large gravel for the water portion is acceptable. Peat moss, coconut fiber or sphagnum moss is appropriate for a land portion. The terrarium may also be setup primarily terrestrial with a large water dish.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
Fire-Bellied Toads require an ambient temperature of 65º to 78º F.
Temperatures over 85 º F can result in stress, bacterial infections and potentially death.
Lighting
Lighting is not required for Fire-Bellied Toads. For live planted terrariums or aesthetics light may be used. Low strength UVB can be used to promote plant growth and act as an anti-microbial. There is no current proof that this animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB.
Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs.
Humidity & Watering
Humidity
Humidity of the Fire-Bellied Toads should be maintained between 75-80%. If the terrarium is set up semi-aquatic, the water portion should maintain humidity. In drier environments this can be maintained using a fogger, hand mister, or misting system.
Watering
With the terrarium set up semi-aquatic, the water portion will suffice for water if it is kept clean. Always use de-chlorinated water or bottled spring water. Otherwise a large water bowl with clean water should be provided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Fire Belly Toads eat?
Fire-Bellied Toads are carnivores. They will eat a variety of small insects including crickets, small waxworms, blood worms, small earth worms, baby roaches, and fruit flies. Fire-Bellied Toads should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, and a multivitamin once a week.
What kind of habitat does a Fire Belly Toad need?
Fire-Bellied Toads are found in Korea, parts of China and a small portion of southeast Russia. Fire-Bellied Toads can easily be housed together with similar size tank mates. Make sure that multiple hiding spots exist in the tank to reduce stress on the toad. Fire-Bellied Toads can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives. A larger habitat would be recommended for multiple specimens.
What temperature and lighting does a Fire Belly Toad need?
Fire-Bellied Toads require an ambient temperature of 65º to 78º F. Temperatures over 85 º F can result in stress, bacterial infections and potentially death. Lighting is not required for Fire-Bellied Toads. For live planted terrariums or aesthetics light may be used. Low strength UVB can be used to promote plant growth and act as an anti-microbial. There is no current proof that this animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB. Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs...