"Fire Bellied Toad"

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Fire Bellied Toad Facts:

* Scientific name: Bambina
* Amphibians
* Semi-aquatic species
* Origin: China, Korea, Southern Russia
* Size: 2-3 inches length
* Lifespan: About 5-7 years
* Heart shaped pupils
* Behavior: Active at night
* Shy
* Easy care
* Great family pets & school pets

Habitat:

* 10 gallon glass terrarium or larger
* Both dry land and water areas
* Change dirty pool water ~ clear water okay
* Spray habitat daily with treated water
* Spray plants and back wall, NOT the toad!
* Keep the habitat between 72 to 78 degrees
* Use daytime UVB light

Food:

* Dry fish flakes
* Live crickets, waxworms and red wigglers
* Feed young toads once a day and adults 3 or 4 times a week

Pet Safety Tips:

* Fire belly toads have sensitive skin and should NOT be handled much
* Supervise young children with fire bellied toads
* Fire belly toads may also secrete toxins
* Thoroughly wash hands with warm, soapy water after contact of any pet, its habitat, or aquarium water

Handling:

* Limit handling
* NO picking up - school
* Touch with one finger only
* Red Fire Bellied toads do naturally produce a skin toxin that can be irritating to the eyes or open cuts
* Thoroughly wash hands with soap water

Healthy Toad:

* Red streaks in droppings for more than 2 days
* Eating or drinking less
* Weight loss
* Swollen joints
* Discharge from the eyes, nose or mouth
* Red, discolored or inflamed skin
* Call veterinarian when above signs appear
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