African common toad (Sclerophrys regularis)

Short answers

African common toad: How big does the enclosure need to be?

80×40×40 cm.

African common toad: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 23–28 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 19–22 °C.

African common toad: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2–5 %).

African common toad: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

African common toad: Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).

Climate

Daytime temperature

23–28 °C

Night temperature

19–22 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

60–75 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2–5 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

80×40×40 cm

Substrate

A coco humus and sand mix, leaf litter, a hide, a shallow water dish

Feeding

Food

House crickets, crickets, roaches, earthworms

Feeding interval

3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

7–13 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Sub-Saharan Africa

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

A group is possible. Only put together animals of the same species and roughly the same size — smaller ones will otherwise be treated as food. Offer enough hiding places so that every animal can retreat, and feed them separately when they differ in size.

Notes

A common African toad, straightforward in care. Note: wild-caught animals are almost always heavily burdened with parasites – plan for a faecal sample and quarantine.

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What you need to start

To keep African common toad (Sclerophrys regularis) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (80×40×40 cm), substrate (A coco humus and sand mix, leaf litter, a hide, a shallow water dish), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.