Are you looking for a unique, exotic pet that will turn heads and raise curiosity? If so, you may want to invest in one or more oriental fire-bellied toads. Furthermore, you may want to learn more about what happens in a typical day of a toad’s life, as well how to build for it the correct habitat when you bring one home.
The oriental fire-bellied toad, which is a type of frog, is one that is most noted for the bright orange on its underside, as well as the bright green and black coloration on its back. The bright red coloring on this type of toad’s back warns predators to watch out. They mostly feed on insects, just like other varieties of frogs will do, but also feed on some worms and small fish. They do not have a long tongue like other frogs do so they use their mouth to grab food and stuff it into their mouth with forelegs.
All toads including the fired-bellied variety are amphibians. They are called this because they live in the water and also can survive on dry land. The fire-bellied toad is different than a fish, which needs to stay in the water at all times otherwise it will die. You can set up a toad such as the one described in this article as a pet in your home.
If you want to take one home as a pet it is recommended that you put no more than 2 or 3 of them in a 10-gallon tank. One or two toads per tank are preferred. Furthermore, you should not mix the toads with other species otherwise some toxicity could result. The aquarium that you set up for your toad should consist of both water and dry “land”.
Flat rocks raised above water level can provide as the land on which the toad will prop itself. You will need to know that most toads such as the fire-bellied toad are freshwater creatures. Therefore, you will want to provide a fair amount of freshwater vegetation such as damp moss or cattail, which you can add to your toad’s aquarium. You can find the appropriate frog plant life at your local pet shop.
Most frogs, including the fire-bellied toad, prefer warmer temperatures above 75 degrees. However, since they are used to adjusting to the cold it may not be necessary to provide a heater for it. Your tank should have a filter added to it, however, and it should be cleaned out frequently.
The water that you put in your fire-bellied toad’s tank should be de-chlorinated and stale tap water that has sit out for approximately 24 hours, or it should be bottled water. Since toads produce a lot of waste, partial water changes should be done as often as possible as well.
The tank that you provide for your pet toad should also include plenty of ventilation, and should be covered securely. A screen lid on the top of the tank would be one of your best options, along with a filter, as mentioned earlier. These animals need to be able to breathe properly.
Small animal specialists can further assist you with any care or food needs if you let them know more about your animal. They live between 4 and 15 years, and the length of their life depends upon a variety of factors, which include the following:
Climate
Frequency of Aquarium Water Change
Amount of Chlorine in Water
The type of Water Used
Animal Diet and Eating Patterns
Effectiveness of Man-Made Aquarium Habitat (the right amount of plants, water, and land added)
Availability of Care when Animal is Sick
The more you understand about your fire-bellied toad the better. You want to give your pet the best care possible. Besides consulting animal specialists, you can also read more articles such as this. Not only that, but you can research more information about the fire-bellied toad and other animals very quickly by using the Internet.
Keep in mind that knowledge regarding animal care is being improved daily, and the information presented to you is subject to change. For your benefit, you will want to keep updated as often as possible. You can do this by reading animal news and magazine articles, and even books, about all varieties of animals to bring home as pets-including the fire-bellied toad.
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