red belly an tomato toads

[easyrider2k8]

hi i have just recently put a deposit down on a red belly toad and a tomato toad. I would like some friendly advice on these breeds. are they safe to put together? and how should i set my tank up? as in how much land stroke water or can i just put a small pond feature that u can buy? an what about temperatures? if u can help me on any of these questions i would be very greatfull as i've heard a few conflicting stories. many thanks

[Kayleigh]

I take it these are NOT native to the UK. There for it is illegal to keep them outside in a pond.

You need to get advice from the supplier where you have ordered them from. As to how to keep them and ask if they have any books you can buy on the subject. What to feed them ect.

and how should i set my tank up? as in how much land stroke water or can i just put a small pond feature that u can buy?

[easyrider2k8]

hi no they'll be kept in a tank in my spare room an i'll be feeding them live crickets

[Kayleigh]

HELP Red bellied Toad - Reptile Forums UK

Montevideo red-belly toad - Melanophryniscus montevidensis: Species Information - ARKive

How to breed fire-belly toads, Bombina orientalis, with pictures


Just done a quick google hope this is helpful to you.

[aeshna5]

The Fire-belly Toad in Kayleigh's link is obviously an oriental species, but there is also a European Fire-bellied Toad, Bombina bombina, found in eastern Europe that I remember seeing some years back in spring. Also a closely related Yellow-bellied Toad.

Do you know which species you will have?

[easyrider2k8]

thanks kayleigh, the red bellied toads i'm havin are black in colour on top are these european?

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by easyrider2k8

thanks kayleigh, the red bellied toads i'm havin are black in colour on top are these european?

They are not British, I haven't a clue where they come from.

[ron1863]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

They are not British, I haven't a clue where they come from.

Redding

[easyrider2k8]

i have picked them up today an they are now happily in my tank, they are bombay orientals.

[easyrider2k8]

hi can anyone tell me what temperture my tank should be its currently at 80 degrees F. not sure if this is to high?