Fire-Bellied Toad Care Guide

LIFE SPAN

Approximately 12 years

AVERAGE SIZE

2-3 inches long

NORMAL BEHAVIOR & INTERACTION

Diurnal (active during the day) and semi-aquatic. These toads live in groups and will get along fine as long as there is proper space for each toad. 

CAGE TEMPERATURE

Day Temps: Around 70°F

Night Temps: 68°F 

HUMIDITY

60-70% humidity levels 

FEEDING

Fire-Bellied Toads are completely insectivorous and require a variety of different live foods.

PROTEIN

Protein sources such as: gut-loaded crickets, mealworms, cockroaches, superworms and wax worms should be offered to ensure a well-balanced diet.

SUPPLEMENTS

Dust food with calcium supplement and vitamin supplements. As a rule, a growing juvenile’s food should be dusted more often than an adult’s. 

WATER

A large bowl of clean fresh chlorine-free water must always be available. Change the water daily.

ENCLOSURE SIZE

Your toad(s) need a warm, humid environment in their enclosure. A 10 gallon glass tank (for two frogs) with a metal mesh cover is recommended. Fire-Bellied Toads are semi-aquatic so it is important to offer ample water areas for your toads to use. 

SUBSTRATE

We recommend a loose coconut fiber substrate.  

UVB LIGHT

Exposure to UVB (Ultraviolet B) light is CRITICAL in allowing an animal to synthesize vitamin D3 in their skin and metabolize calcium in their body.

HABITAT MAINTENANCE

Daily maintenance should consist of spot cleaning by removing soiled substrate, cleaning water bowl thoroughly and wiping glass clean. The entire tank should be cleaned thoroughly at least once every couple months. 

HIDING PLACES

Fire-Bellied Toads appreciate hiding places within their enclosure. Huts, caves, plants and branches can be used to create these. 

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES

• 10 Gal tank (or larger) with secure metal mesh cover
• Small dome & appropriately sized heat light
• UVB bulb & housing
• Temperature/humidity gauge
• Coconut fiber substrate
• Live & artificial plants & branches (amphibian-safe)
• Large ceramic crock or bowls for water area
• Hide houses
• Live food
• Calcium & vitamin supplements
• Water dechlorinate drops
• Spray bottle 

Vet Approved

Our Care Guides are designed to assist in general knowledge and requirements for the care of your new family member. We strongly encourage further research and consultation with your veterinarian on the complete and proper care of any new pet.

For more information visit petsuppliesplus.com, cdc.gov/healthypets or contact your veterinarian.

Always wash your hands before and after handling your pet or cleaning its habitat, and remember that any pet can scratch, bite or transmit disease to humans.

For pregnant women, persons with compromised immune systems, or if you have children under the age of 5, we strongly recommend contacting your physician prior to purchasing or caring for a new pet.

Please see the Centers for Disease Control website at www.cdc.gov/healthypets for more information.