Large-webbed bell toad (Bombina maxima)

Short answers

Large-webbed bell toad: How big does the enclosure need to be?

80×40×40 cm, half water.

Large-webbed bell toad: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 18–25 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 13–18 °C.

Large-webbed bell toad: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2–5 %).

Large-webbed bell toad: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 15–20 years.

Large-webbed bell toad: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

18–25 °C

Night temperature

13–18 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

Aqua-terrarium

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2–5 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

80×40×40 cm, half water

Substrate

A water section 10–20 cm deep, a land section with moss and stones

Feeding

Food

House crickets, crickets, earthworms

Feeding interval

3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

5–7 cm

Life expectancy

15–20 years

Origin

South-western China, northern Vietnam – uplands

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

A cooler spell of 8–12 weeks

Cohabitation

A group. 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

The largest fire-bellied toad kept, straightforward and long-lived. Like all fire-bellied toads, keep it cool – permanent room warmth leads to skin problems.

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Related species

• Apennine yellow-bellied toad (Bombina pachypus) – Intermediate
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• Yellow-bellied toad (Bombina variegata) – Intermediate
• European fire-bellied toad (Bombina bombina) – Intermediate
• African common toad (Sclerophrys regularis) – Beginner
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• Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) – Beginner

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What you need to start

To keep Large-webbed bell toad (Bombina maxima) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (80×40×40 cm, half water), substrate (A water section 10–20 cm deep, a land section with moss and stones), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.