Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus)

Short answers

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

60×45×45 cm for a single animal, 90×45×45 cm for a pair or a small group.

Asian common toad: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–29 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 20–23 °C.

Asian common toad: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2–5 %).

Asian common toad: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Asian common toad: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–29 °C

Night temperature

20–23 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

65–80 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2–5 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×45×45 cm for a single animal, 90×45×45 cm for a pair or a small group

Substrate

Coco humus with leaf litter, hiding places, a shallow water dish

Feeding

Food

House crickets, crickets, roaches, earthworms

Feeding interval

3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

7–14 cm (females noticeably larger than males)

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

South and South-East Asia

Protection status

Not listed under CITES; considered invasive in some regions

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 robust, very adaptable toad with a distinctly ridged head crest. Nocturnal, and buried by day. A skin toxin as in all bufonids – wash your hands.

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What you need to start

To keep Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×45×45 cm for a single animal, 90×45×45 cm for a pair or a small group), substrate (Coco humus with leaf litter, hiding places, 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.