Oriental fire-bellied toad (Bombina orientalis)

Short answers

Oriental fire-bellied toad: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×40×40 cm aqua-terrarium.

Oriental fire-bellied toad: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 20–25 °C, basking spot No basking spot needed, at night 15–18 °C.

Oriental fire-bellied toad: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Weak UVB recommended.

Oriental fire-bellied toad: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 15–20 years.

Oriental fire-bellied toad: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

20–25 °C

Night temperature

15–18 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot needed

Humidity

70–85 %

UVB

Weak UVB recommended

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×40×40 cm aqua-terrarium

Substrate

A land section of coco humus or moss, a large shallow water section

Feeding

Food

Small insects, daphnia

Feeding interval

adults 3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

4–6 cm

Life expectancy

15–20 years

Origin

North-eastern China, Korea, Russia

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

A winter rest of 8–12 weeks at 6–10 °C

Cohabitation

Group keeping works well. Only put together animals of the same species and roughly the same size — smaller ones will otherwise be treated as food. Enough hides so that every animal can get out of the way.

Notes

Diurnal and easy to watch; when disturbed it shows its red belly. The skin secretion is irritating – wash your hands, and do not handle it. It needs a water and a land section.

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What you need to start

To keep Oriental fire-bellied toad (Bombina orientalis) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×40×40 cm aqua-terrarium), substrate (A land section of coco humus or moss, a large shallow water section), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.