Defining Characteristics:
- Great Beginner Frog
- Grey-brown Coloration with a bright yellow coloring on the underbelly
- Flighty
- Light hooting call
- Small Size
- Can be Housed in Groups
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Name: Bombina variegata, commonly called the Yellow Bellied Toad.
Recommended Enclosure Size: Like other species in the Bombina genus Yellow bellied toads appreciate a semi-aquatic set up. This can be accomplished with Josh's Frogs' Pond wall substrate stop and a false bottom and various other earthy substrates. An alternative to this set up is a bit more simplistic with turtle pebbles piled higher than the water level on one side of the tank to provide a place for food and the toads to get out of the water. Something that has less height than width is better for this species as they will spend most of their time on the ground or in the water. Any of exo terra's Low (12" tall) tanks that have a base of at least 18"x18" should be sufficient.
Note on lighting: Albino frogs and toads have a tendency to develop eye issues if they are exposed to bright lights all of the time. Low lighting is recommended for this toad.
Temperature: They are a temperate species from Europe and, therefore, experience a wide range of temperatures in the wild. In captivity however, temperatures should be in the low to mid 70s.
Humidity: Yellow Bellied Toads should be kept at about 50-70% humidity which should be easy to maintain with the amount of water these toads usually require in their environment.
Size: When sold, Yellow Bellied Toads will be at least 3/4" and eating 1/4" crickets. As adults these toads can range from 1-2" long.
Age: These toads are at least 8 weeks old at time of sale. They can live for over 20 years in captivity.
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