How to Care for Fire Belly Toads | Bombina orientalis

[@TheFlippyNioa]

"Oh! He's gonna jump!" *toad falls pathetically*

[@maxdonnelly7198]

if you aren't apart of the fire belly toad facebook community I recommend "fire belly toad (frog emoji)" facebook group. I admin it and theres a ton of activity and cool things to look at in our group

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

I tend to avoid facebook groups, but i will check it out!

[@sherryjarecki4664]

The sound of the frogs r my most favorite part of owning them.

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

same!

[@vivianbohm2854]

LITERALLY IT MAKES MY DAY

[@anakinvader9120]

Have u ever owned African Dwarf Frogs? They used to sing in the aquarium at night(They're aquatic), and it was one of the most beautiful things ever

[@alexp7016]

that intro was hands down the most responsible pettuber intro I've ever seen, instant subscriber right here. Thank you!!

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Aww thank you so much!!!

[@ambrosevictoria8229]

I miss my 5 lil firebellies. I had them when i was 13 and i didnt really know how to care for them, but my mom got them from someone who was going to freeze them if no one took them, so one day i came home to a suprise! I had them for a year before I found someone better to take care of them but Im thinking about getting some more, now that I've had more pet experience. I miss their little peeps!!!

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Awww that was good of you to save them, and even better for you to rehome them to someone who could care for them better

[@Radiogumdrop]

I recently got my leopard gecko a new tank so his old one is empty. I’m heavily considering fire belly toads and this was really helpful!

[@christopherdodson4300]

my toads started going crazy when they heard your toads lil noises haha

[@szudy76]

I’ve had mine for over three years. Great pets

[@arnoldgomez4085]

This video helped me out a lot, thanks! This is an amazing video that mostly summarized everything I was wondering, thanks!

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

glad to help :)

[@DoorsToHideBehind156]

I don't even have firebelly toads anymore but I find myself clicking on any video that pertains to them because I love them so much ☺️. I have seen them in setups that have deeper water with white cloud minnows and that's fine as well as long as they have floating plants with broad leaves and logs to access the land area. Your setup is great for them.

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Yeah I mostly meant people who keep them like they were once kept at the pet store with very little surface area and like 10 inches of water 😂 I need to redo this care guide too this video is oooolllddddd lol

[@DoorsToHideBehind156]

@@JessicasAnimalFriends it was still a great video with tons of good information. I loved the frog update/feeding video 😊❤️

[@robinb.4868]

thank you for all the great information!! this has been the most useful and informative video I've seen so far, I learned lots :)

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

So glad to hear it helped! :)

[@vivianbohm2854]

i have two fire belly toads of my own (melvin and billie) and i absolutely love them so much and they make the CUTEST noises ever

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

first of all, ADORABLE names. second of all, YES their noises are precious omg

[@easternbarnowl560]

I just today built a tank for my coming fire belly. Its 1/3 land, it has like 10cm tall false bottom where the water area connects to. I made tropical substrate mix from serpadesign on the land area. Now im finishing the enclosure. I would buy more than one but theyre so expensive here in finland, 45€ each! (50-55$) This video was so helpful even tho i knew alot of the basics of them, since i know all kinds of stuff about most reptiles.

[@ashlensotoarias3731]

I can tell your passionate about your frogs I love that

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Thanks :)

[@chloewatkins3656]

This was cool! I don't plan to get any but I still watched

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

aw thanks :)

[@chloewatkins3656]

@@JessicasAnimalFriends no problem 🤗

[@BreadOnDeckk]

9:22 killed me 😂😂😂😂

[@meganwow4133]

I have crickets for mine but it takes a while for her to eat them, or she doesn't. I feed her 2 every other day. Does she need water in her cage, and does she always need light?

[@limabean13]

They're so cute. I'm getting ready to get some 🐸

[@lincarr3793]

They are so cute! I do love it when you show them in your feeding videos. Those little hands shoving the food in gets me everytime. As cute as they are I still think i want a couple of the dumpy frogs though. Probably won't happen🙃. God bless you and yours, Lin

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

I want dumpy frogs, too!! They’re next on my list of amphibians aside from fire belly newts!

[@limabean13]

I'm getting some soon and I love your setup. Thanks for the very informative video 🐸💗

[@AliciaAngeleri1]

I have 2. Had them for 8 yrs now. Mine are BEASTS and tanks lol I keep their tank no warmer than 75°. I use eco earth very damp. They have a water bowl they like to poo in. Great pet to have❤

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

yes! they are awesome.

[@alexisturner781]

they are so cute I need them now!!!

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

they are such good pets!

[@jichu6337]

My local pet store recently got a new stock of fire belly toads and they are all really young! They wont sell them for the next couple months until they get older and stronger of course, but it makes me feel a bit better about them maybe being bred, the store employees dont really know, ive asked.

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Omg where??? I have been dying to find some more

[@jichu6337]

Its a small business and i dont think it has many if even multiple locations, but its called Noahs Pet Ark. its in Vancouver, BC.

[@lizelliott6528]

Mine have been in deep water for years. They love it and they do dive . They also float . They will not drown

[@samanthasoyars4962]

I've been looking forward to this video I love frogs! Great video and great care you taught me alot! Watched the commercials too hahaha keep up the wonderful work you do

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

awww thanks :) I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@donald8607]

Awe, she loves her frogs:)

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Sure do :) you should check out my most recent video. It’s a paludarium build for them!

[@vivianbohm2854]

i have a question - when it gets to be warmer out , can i take my fire bellied toad outside in like 70-75 degree weather?

[@thecowmanthecowman484]

You shouldn’t really handle them much

[@jayrusmith6064]

the container you use to feed them...Does it have a top? Do they jump out?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

No lid, yes they can jump out but I supervise them while they are eating so it isn't a problem.

[@subswithNovids-mm8pe]

Thinking of getting 2 this vid helped so much thank you 🙏🐸🐸🐸

[@dududhdh1811]

Hey I have a quick question. How do you clean a fire bellied toad tank and how often do you do it? And how much do you feed the frog?? Any other tips??

[@jayjayboogie103ward4]

Or classroom has toes and they need lots of help so thank you for helping our classroom

[@nmsummit79]

I love the setup you have for your frogs! We got fire belly tadpoles that just changed into baby frogs so I’m looking at how to setup their tank! I was wondering where you got your plants?!?🐸

[@patrick1398]

Same here, I wish she responded to this comment :(

[@gasperkanoni8838]

You should all ways use live plants, right lightning period, hibernation, uvb lught because they evolved to sunbathing, natural plants filter the water, day length contrast to the natural seasons and allow them to naturali breed or overwinter... and they love to live in soft sligtly acidic water...

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

I don’t believe I said they shouldn’t have light to establish a day and night cycle, any many have kept them with fake plants or without UVB. But if you watch my recent fire bellied toad paludarium video you’ll see they’re in a set up with only live plants now.

[@LVThN_von_Ach]

That sweet sound they make! Or is it another animal that makes that sound?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

that's them! they're very vocal

[@sarahscheper7185]

This was so good and informational. Your frogs seem very happy. Also you are very pretty.😊😊🐸

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

awww thank you :)

[@vivianbohm2854]

also do i have to keep them in a half water thingy or can i do dirt and a lot of water availability?

[@megaKstudios]

vivian bohm you can do that but just make sure they have enough clean water to submerge their bodies completely. They do prefer to stay in the water, so more water than land might be better, but it’s not necessary.

[@alkmozkok6131]

hi, some frogs can eat frog pellets instead of live insects. does fire belly toads also eats pellets or are they supposed to always eat live insects?

[@Alan-bw2sc]

How often and how do you clean the enclosure?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Water change once a week

[@Alan-bw2sc]

Jessica’s Animal Friends how do you do it?

[@sherryjarecki4664]

Could you please do a video of fired Bellied Toads & them laying eggs & how to care for tadpoles.My Toads had babies,only 9 survived into toadlets

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Contact Caitlin’s zoo on IG

[@rusting_chard]

About the water level is it ok ta have a deeper part and two not as deep areas for the frogs?

[@mariannelanglois6232]

Are isopods a good food for them?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

I imagine so, but I have no experience feeding isopods to them.

[@royalmittensofficial]

Do they require any humidity? I think this video was great, but I wasn't sure if you need to keep it humid on top of the aquatic pools?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

As long as you are providing a large body of water, it's fine. And if you use substrate it should be moist instead of dry but that's just because the soil will stick to them. I prefer to have a more aquatic set up personally.

[@royalmittensofficial]

Ok!! Thanks so much!!

[@Hannah-he9tj]

My firebelly toad used to have another one with it but he killed the other one... should I try to get him another one and see what happens or let him be

[@Hannah-he9tj]

Also do they prefer more still water or more movement?

[@meepanimations2468]

I’m watching this the day I got one

[@hanniballecterspsychiatris8613]

Thanks for a very informative video. I know you said the frogs were diurnal, but do they vocalize at night at all?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

They vocalize all the time lol

[@hanniballecterspsychiatris8613]

@@JessicasAnimalFriends Thank you

[@agnesrothon5251]

How do you do not let them mate because they have a big pool

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Mine just don’t mate.

[@agnesrothon5251]

Ok

[@angelagloninger4912]

Do you have any advice for caring for fire belly toads that are 3-4 months old?

[@jscritters5579]

I have been doing research on fire belly toads and this video really helps on my research. Whats Your preferred substrate for them?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Please watch the whole video! I prefer a more aquatic enclosure, no substrate at all

[@jscritters5579]

Thanks!!!!

[@jonathanbarnes6297]

I missed my guinea pig so I want a loud species minus the water bottle I want to try these

[@DanMar1677]

Anyone not gonna mention how all the names are from legend of Korra 🔥

[@tiffyspetlife2500]

17:23 isn’t that what a frog is?

[@savageboyjay2273]

Pretty much 😂

[@encouraginggrowthwithkelse2568]

do they "bark" during the night or just the day, as theyre nocturnal?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

At night they’re loud but sometimes they do it during the day too

[@encouraginggrowthwithkelse2568]

woooow *diurnal

[@encouraginggrowthwithkelse2568]

I was under the impression they were diurnal, I just messed up my wording lol

[@smexygangthespirescollegev7361]

Hi um can I use rain water for the frogs

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Like rain water from outside? No.

[@smexygangthespirescollegev7361]

Jessica’s Animal Friends ok thank you for letting me know and one last thing can you keep crested geckos with red eyed tree frogs together

[@candycough2233]

i’m 13 and have done a lot of research on fire belly toads i’m planning on getting some, do u think i’m too young?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Are your parents going to be able to afford a vet visit if they need it? Are they paying for the supplies? Can you keep up on their water changes? These are some things to think about :)

[@candycough2233]

Jessica’s Animal Friends yes i’ve talked to them and they’re ok with it, i have two guinea pigs, dogs, and a cat; i’m prepared to take care of them and change their water :) i didn’t expect u to respond

[@anakinvader9120]

I'm wondering where I could buy some! Petsmart used to sell them, but they stopped. Anybody got suggestions?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Try josh’s frogs!

[@anakinvader9120]

@@JessicasAnimalFriends I'll definitely give it a try! Thank you so much for the awesome vid! Straight to the point and super informative. P.S. - You're a gorgeous Redhead!

[@crystalpelletier3506]

I was NOT aware frogs shed! All of them shed? That's wild to me. :)

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Yep!! It’s a super thin layer of skin and many of them eat it!

[@vencagek]

When you're going in vacation let's say 10 day long. Can frogs stay without food for few days or you find someone to feed them for you?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

I can leave them for that long without food

[@RavenRaven]

Is it just me or is this the only care guide anyone else could find? Is that just me?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

There have to be more, though i personally have never seen any! When i originally did research for this species I used online forums.

[@vivianbohm2854]

literally ikr there is no info

[@vivianbohm2854]

i want them to have the best life possible haah

[@anavidfan62]

Are those toads or frogs?

[@eneskaradeniz4311]

I have a question do they breed often if you say have 2 females 2 males or will the males fight ?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

mine have not bred and they do not fight

[@eneskaradeniz4311]

@@JessicasAnimalFriends thank you !)

[@christianlifesofpets8549]

I knew it !

[@justtssomeyyoutubechannel6067]

Aw man i just got one he was being rehomed and I decided to take him and his buddy died he was in pretty bad care but now that I have him I think Il try to find him another frog if I can find one

[@justtssomeyyoutubechannel6067]

Omg thanks for the heart😁❤ also update their are 4 and the original frog is really starting to open up with his new buddies they often cuddle near one and other at first I was worried they were cold but my room is around 60 to 70

[@justtssomeyyoutubechannel6067]

Are the plants real or fake?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Those ones are fake but their current enclosure has all live plants, there’s a tour of the paludarium on my channel :)

[@tiffyspetlife2500]

You never fail to amaze me on how much you love, know and learn about these animals! Do you know of any geckos that are easy to find in expos or online, can live in a 20 gallon long (on its normally or standing up tall) and good for beginners? I’ve been considering a gecko for when I make a bin for my hamster and then I’ll have an empty 20 gallon long... my mom doesn’t want Leopard geckos, african fat tails, crested geckos OR gargoyle geckos. Why? No idea. I wanted an African fat tail but she doesn’t like the bumps. She also doesn’t like crested or gargoyle frogs because they look like snakes somehow to her 😂Also! Do you have any recommendations for a staple insect for my bearded dragon since dubias are illegal in Florida? Okay I’m sorry for the million questions lol goodbye!

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

hmm..crested gecko would be your best bet (20 gallon long upright). I know your mom doesn't like them, but it's a good beginner reptile and you don't have to feed them dubia roaches or other insects, which would be good considering you live in Florida. Plus, they're easy to find in expos. As for your bearded dragon, I recommend superworms. Make sure you also offer other kinds of insects though like hornworms. They're full of calcium and they are LOVED by bearded dragons.

[@tiffyspetlife2500]

Jessicas Animal Friends I am yet to try hornworms but I’ve have tried crickets and supers

[@adventuresofMathew8356]

She named all her frogs after legend of korra characters

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Sure did!

[@Puppetgirl93]

They sound like Pikmin lol. I would like fire belly toads simeday

[@francisparkinson7934]

Nice one.uk

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Thanks!

[@hishot1078]

Every single people who has this frog seem to have absolute zero knowledge of how dangerous this animal is to entire world.

[@preciouslaskoski1578]

I bread firebelly toads. They are captive bread. Please contact me if you are looking for some. I will not sell one alone. Groups of two or more.

[@TwentyTwoSigma]

But that shipping tho.

[@preciouslaskoski1578]

@@TwentyTwoSigma where are you located?

[@TwentyTwoSigma]

@@preciouslaskoski1578 south Carolina. Every website has between $30-60 just for shipping on live animals

[@yasluvsu]

Please help someone my fire belly toad stopped barking completely he used to bark alot and now doesnt anymore it's been 3 months since I last heard him bark. He eats well and seems fine what's going on

[@thatanimalchannel7209]

Mine was the same way and then I got her a friend and she became a lot more vocal and active

[@shanavandepoel3451]

Live plants much better compared to plastic,artificial

[@Tiger42s]

Boring pets just like my tortoise and tarantula

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

aww I think fire belly toads are incredibly fun

[@Tiger42s]

@@JessicasAnimalFriends Nope, there boring

[@viperletsplays6494]

Toyo_ Tiger Well get a dog or something than. What do you expect?!

[@biglezmate3830]

@@Tiger42s reptiles and amphibians aren't going to be cuddly things you can take for walks they're hobby pets. I personally find them fascinating.

[@gregsargeant4148]

Toyo_ Tiger their not gonna like, cuddle you and do tricks, its really just a pet you want to watch

[@yee5077]

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