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can you house different species together?

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hi there, can fire bellied toads be mixed with frogs? i am very interested in getting some vietnamese mossy frogs, but i allready have firebellied toads, Are they able to be mixed in the same tank together? i've read both yes and no in searches on the internet so im not sure what the correct answer is. thank you
 
When you mix amphibians, it's more about the water than the species. All toads excrete some amount of toxin through their skin. This will get into the water. The other amphibs will then absorb this toxin. Fire bellies produce quite a bit of it.

Another consideration with vietnamese mossys is their size. They are quite a bit bigger than fires and may eat them. Also, they require deeper water requirements, which could drown the fires. Viets don't do well with water bowls, they need a good land/water system.
There are many cool species which do mix well. You can do red-eyed tree frogs, clowns, or any of the smaller tree frogs. If you love the Vietnamese, maybe mix it with a White's or Solomon Island. Gotta be careful with those fires though! Good luck!

Noelle
 
It is never a good idea to mix any frogs.This chick has no clue! It is never good to mix frog species.One may eat the other,duh that's a given when they are oppritunistic feeders. And due to the fact that they have permiable skin,all they have to do is come in contact with each other and that alone can cause problems.Plus the majority of those frogs are wildcaught and may be carrying protozoans or other possible parasites or diseases that can be transfered to oneanother.If one might have an infected area. Each frog species has different biotoxic levels.Some such as the golden dart frog has the highest known biotoxin of any frog species. Always better safe than sorry. Also in the wild they are more spread out and not contained.Plus if you mix your frogs you will find that you have to clean the tank daily just to try to keep them from getting sick or affected by one another.If you still have doubts,I can list several people that will tell you that it is not good idea to do this.Also you didn't mention the size of your enclosure. A really large enclosure is a good option for mixing. But make sure you properly research all your species of interest to see what could be compatable,however I never recomend mixing frog species.
 
Hey George, I'm not really a 'chick' with no clue. I am, by education, a biologist/mathematician, and way too old to use the word 'chick'. I've been doing mixed exhibits for 12 years. I've helped out recently with the exhibits at our Botanical Garden and St. Louis Zoo. Each requires an enormous amount of research, time, care, and space. Yes, the Golden Dart would be the wrong choice, but very few people are qualified to keep this frog in captivity in the first place. We are now way off topic, for that I apologize, but please refrain from being rude, and I will pay you the same respect.
 
You got it and you know as well as I do these beginners need to be more educated on what they are looking into and hence your point of exhibit at a zoo.Large enclosures,which I pointed out and yes I am older myself and me refrence of slang had no intent of disrespect. I have done many of the same with exhibits as well as educational lectures in OH,PA,Va,and here in Florida and have been working with herps for over 30+years. When it comes to just a hobbyist we as pros have to give them all or as much info as we can. Please be more specific for those that aren't as educated as we. And no disrespect,but what you told me is not proof that you have done this kind of work as for me I have been published worldwide twice thus far for my work in the herpetological field. As well as doing work in three other countries outside the U.S. Like I said no disrespect! But Please be more in depth for those that aren't of our caliber.K? Alright there chick! Just being funny now not serious! Thanx Noelle! Keep up the work in the field and continue to educate,that's the best we can do for everyone out there just learning this stuff. Geo!
 
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