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	Fire-bellied toad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Although distinct in morphology and generally regarded as separate species, the Yellow-Bellied Toad, Bombina variegata, from western Europe, and the European Fire-Bellied Toad, Bombina bombina, from eastern Europe and Asia are able to interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
		The largest fire-bellied toad is the Giant Fire-bellied Toad (Bombina maxima), attaining a length of 6-7 cm, living in the highlands of Southern China.
		The Fire-bellied Toads are a group of eight species of small toads (typically 4-7cm in length) belonging to the genus Bombina
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fire-bellied_toad (490 words)

	* CONTACT PETS CARESHEET : Fire Bellied Toad *
		Fire bellied toads can secrete toxins so it is advisable that hands are washed before and after handling.
		Fire bellied toads only eat small invertebra with SMALL crickets or locusts being used as the staple diet.
		These toads are very hardy and rarely develop problems if the enclosure is kept clean and hands are wet before handling.
	www.contactpets.co.uk /cs/fire-toad.html (389 words)

	Oriental Fire-bellied Toad Fact Sheet - National Zoo FONZ
		Fire-bellied toads are warty, aquatic toads that tend to be gregarious.
		The oriental fire-bellied toad is one of the most common amphibians in the central part of its range, comprising a large proportion, or 30 percent, of total amphibian number.
		The fire-bellied toad uses different types of water.
	natzoo.si.edu /Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Orientalfirebelliedtoad.cfm (591 words)

	Marc Staniszewski's Bombina FAQ
		Known as fire-bellied toads, the genus Bombina is composed of six species which show similarities in shape and habitat preferences but differences in size and coloration.
		When disturbed the toads arch the vertebral line of the dorsum inwards to achieve a concave shape so as to reveal the edges of their bright bellies.
		These toads will also live successfully outdoor either in a garden pond with a small island and adequate protection from cats and birds, a walled outdoor enclosure with a pond, or perhaps most notably in a greenhouse environment.
	www.amphibian.co.uk /bombina.html (2114 words)

	Bombina orientalis - Oriental Fire Belly Toad (Boulenger, 1890)
		Fire Belly Toads are hardy in captivity, and breed regularly.
		Fire belly toads are distributed throughout semi-aquatic environments in southeast Asia and Europe.
		The belly color varies from red, to yellow, and sometimes orange, and is mottled with dark brown or black coloration.
	www.livingunderworld.org /anura/database/bombinatoridae/bombina (1129 words)

	Fire Bellied Toad--Bombina Orientalis
		Being a land and water dwelling creature Fire Bellied Toads are easily raised and bred in captivity.
		The Fire Bellied Toad, or Bombina Orientalis, is one of the most popular frogs around.
		Other-Fire Bellied Toads are perhaps one of the most interesting amphibians one could own.
	www.angelfire.com /me4/pets/firebelliedtoad.html (1148 words)

	www.pollywog.co.uk: European Fire-bellied Toad (Bombina bombina) Care Sheet
		Young toads will take whiteworm, bloodworm, hatchling crickets, fruitflies and aphids, these should be fed every day and a calcium and vitamin supplement used two-three times a week.
		These small colorful toads live best as a group, a 15-gallon tank would be adequate for a group of 6 adults.
		These toads can be housed in a woodland / marshland type set up with a substrate of bark chips, gravel and moss.
	www.pollywog.co.uk /europeanfbtcaresheet.html (358 words)

	Reptiles and Amphibians » Toads » Fire Belly Toad Main Page
		Fire Belly Toads illustrate their name quite clearly when they expose their red and black bellies to the observer.
		The female Fire Belly is capable of laying as many as 200 eggs and will deposit them in small groups or by themselves on rocks, plants, and whatever else can be found in the water.
		If the toad who is beneath the first toad reacts in such a way as to dispense of the first toad, chances are that this toad is male as well.
	www.centralpets.com /animals/reptiles/toads/tod2552.html (1004 words)

	Fire-bellied toad (text frame)
		Nourishment of a fire-bellied toad constitutes mainly of water animals: arachnids (for example: water mites), shellfish (daphnia, Cyclops, ostracod), larvae and chrysalises of water insects while on land they hunt insects (heteropters and ants), myriapodams and snails Pic.3.
		Fire-bellied toad is present in the central and Western Europe; it is also quite ordinary in Poland in the whole area of the country except for mountainous areas.
		Another feature distinguishing fire-bellied toads from other amphibians is a cordite or triangular shape of the pupil Pic.1.
	www.wigry.win.pl /plazy2/kumt_en.htm (556 words)

	fire-bellied toad -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		With fire, they were able to cook their food so that it was easier to eat and tasted better.
		In the United States alone, in 1981, 6,800 people died in some of the almost 3 million fires that occurred and the cost of damaged or destroyed property was estimated at nearly 7 billion dollars.
		The true toads (Bufo), with more than 300 species, are found worldwide except in Australasia, Madagascar, polar regions, and Polynesia, though Bufo marinus has been introduced into Australia and some South Pacific islands.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9034325?tocId=9034325 (845 words)

	TOAD species
		Length: The length of this TOAD is equivalent to that of the Eastern Narrowmouth TOAD, i.e.
		Most often this TOAD has a whitish vertebral stripe, but it is not as contracting with the background colour as it is in the Western TOAD.
		The eggs of this insect are laid on the TOAD and the grubs make their way into the TOAD's nasal cavities and devour the creature alive.
	www-astro.physics.ox.ac.uk /~erik/toad/toad_world.html#ba (5933 words)

	D. Croft Amphibians: Fire-Bellied Toad
		The terrarium for my three fire-bellied toads is a five-gallon aquarium (16" wide x 10" high x 8" deep) with a screen lid; part of the screen lid is taped over with packing tape to reduce evaporation but still permit light to shine through.
		One of the more endearing aspects of fire-bellied toads are their vocalizations, which consist of a variety of small chirps, coos, and other sounds.
		Due to their small size and moist skin, fire-bellied toads are excellent climbers.
	www.dcpaleo.org /Leisure/Animals/AmphibsBombina.html (488 words)

	Choosing a Fire-Bellied Toad - PetPlace.com
		Fire-bellied toads are members of the family Discoglassidae, which must catch prey in their mouths rather than with their tongues.
		Fire-bellied toads make attractive, undemanding, lively, long-lived pets – but they are a species that should be kept only with other fire-bellies.
		The adult yellow-bellied toad also reaches 2 1/2 inches in length.
	www.petplace.com /articles/artShow.asp?artID=1108 (1059 words)

	The Wildlife Art of Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen - Frogs of the World - Oriental Fire-bellied Toad
		The oriental fire-bellied toad is native to the mountain streams of Korea, northeast China and southeast Russia.
		This behavior, which is shared with a number of unrelated frogs, is known as the "unkenreflex", from the German word for the fire-bellied toad.
		Among the unusual features of the Discoglossids are the presense of ribs in the adults and the firmly anchored disc-shaped tongue for which the family was named.
	www.cpbrestvankempen.com /frogs21.html (269 words)

	The Oriental Fire-bellied Toad [print-friendly] : Utah's Hogle Zoo
		Despite the remarkably vivid coloring of its underbelly, the fire-bellied toad merges perfectly with its surroundings; its dull brown to bright green back renders it almost invisible against the muddy margins of the pools and ponds where it lives.
		When a fire-bellied toad senses danger it throws itself onto its back and arches its body exposing the brilliant warning spots on its belly.
		This toad is only found on the plains of Eastern Asia.
	www.hoglezoo.org /animals/printable.php?id=201 (190 words)

	Fire Bellied Toad Poison Dart Frogs Red
		Fire Bellied Toads are full grown at 8 to 12 months of age and should be housed in a large aquarium with a semi aquatic setup no smaller than a 10 gallon.
		Breeding Fire Bellied Toads is somewhat difficult because of their required cool period at 50°F for two months.
		These toxins do not allow the frogs to be mixed with any other species, even though pet stores regularly place these animals in with fire salamanders, don't do it at home.
	home.cinci.rr.com /twilightwolf/frog%20species.htm (1179 words)

	Fire bellied Toads Oriental Fire bellied Toads
		The fire-bellied toad is greenish grey or brown on top and the under side is bright orange red.
		The oriental fire-bellied toad is bright green with small black spots or bumps on its back and underneath is a remarkably bright red.
		Often, one of the only amphibians that you will see in non reptile specialty pet stores is the fire-bellied toad (Bombina bombina) and the oriental fire-bellied toad (Bombina orientalis).
	www.reptileallsorts.com /firebellytoad-cs.htm (368 words)

	Amphibiancare.com >> An Online Amphibian and Reptile Information Resource >> Fire-bellied Toads (Bombina bombina and Bombina orientalis)
		Fire-bellied toads are semi-aquatic amphibians that should be provided with both a large land and water area.
		The ventral side of fire-bellied toads is red to indicate that they are poisonous, and some will flip over and expose this when they feel threatened.
		Adult fire-bellied toads should have their food coated with high quality reptile vitamin and mineral supplements once every two to four feedings.
	www.amphibiancare.com /frogs/caresheets/firebelliedtoad.html (1106 words)

	Stuffed Beanie Toad, Stuffed Beanie Frog - ONLY $4.00 - Fire-Bellied Beanie Toad Plush Stuffed Toy - Tapir and Friends Wildlife Gift Shop
		This cute stuffed beanie fire-bellied toad is a pleasant light green with black stripes on top, and a brilliant orange on the underside.
		The spread of the urban environment into the preferred wetland habitat of frogs and toads threatens the survival of amphibians.
		Toads have drier bumpier skin, which is often brownish.
	tapirback.com /tapirgal/gifts/friends/amphibians/toad-stuffed-f020.htm (257 words)

	Fire Bellied Toad (Bombina orientalis) - Exotic-Pets.co.uk
		The Fire Bellied Toad is one of the most widely kept species of toad.
		These toads are very hardy withstanding low temperature of 5C (41F), but do not like it any higher then 30C (86F).
		I wouldn't recommend trying to keep your toads at these temperatures for long periods of time, as I'm sure this could cause illness and possible death.
	www.exotic-pets.co.uk /fire-bellied-toad.html (526 words)

	Huo the Fire Bellied Toad by Wild Republic
		The fire bellied toad is also the smallest of the toads, measuring only 4cm.
		Fire bellied toads live across central and eastern Asia.
		As the name implies, this toad’s underside is a fiery red color.
	www.coolanimalstuff.com /shop/catalog/prodjee (150 words)

	Re: Fire bellied toad eating problem
		In Reply to: Fire bellied toad eating problem posted by Fuego on December 02, 1997 at 19:01:52:
		Fire Bellies normally won't eat during the winter months because that is their hybernation time.
		They may not sleep during it because of the environment they are in but they normally won't eat.
	forum.kingsnake.com /frog/messages/645.html (316 words)

	JH Herpetology
		Fire Bellied Toads are a very common site to see in pet stores that carry Herps.
		And I also wouldn't recommend the toad living with fish other than small feeder fish, because if the fish are large it would be common for the fish to eat the toad.
		Community Habitat: This toad can be kept with its own spieces, but they have to be the same size.
	www.freewebs.com /jherp/projects.htm (651 words)

	Meet my Frogs: Firebellied Toads
		I got a letter from a visitor who told me that she put a Pac Man Frog twice the size of the firebellied toad in the same tank.
		Some people do get nasty reactions, especially when they accidentally rub their face or eyes after handling the toads though, so you still should be careful about handling them.
		If caught onland far enough from the water, they raise their heads really high to expose their bright colored bellies, as if to say: "I'm pretty, so I taste yucky!" Generally speaking, colored frogs are toxic, and will give any predator a stomache ache...if not worse.
	allaboutfrogs.org /info/mypets/firebellies.html (1063 words)

	Some Frog and Toad Sightings in Hackney
		Dug in March 2003, it was too late for spawning frogs and toads, but we did provide a home for a pond skater within a day of it being filled.
		Not only was this rather loud noise being produced by our toad, but it had been transformed from a timid pond-diving creature into a much more assertive beast.
		Apparently the bombinas are unlikely to survive a UK winter and there is a chance that the Green Toad would cross-breed with native fauna.
	www.soi.city.ac.uk /~jwo/frog (1436 words)

	Fire-Bellied Toad Care
		Tank Size- For fire-bellied toads, They don't need a ton of space, but enough to not feel crowded.
		Long style tanks are also better than regular style tanks and much better than tall tanks for fire-bellied toads.
		Some people put their toads in the refridgerater to make them cool enough.
	derekb15.tripod.com /id10.html (508 words)

	Oriental Fire bellied toad
		Physical Characteristics: The fire bellied toad has a neon orange belly with black spots the top of the toads body is dull brown to bright green with warts.
		Food: The fire bellied toad will eat almost any insect it can find and fit in mouth.
		Interesting fact: If the fire bellied toad is attacked it will role over and show its bright belly.
	www.fpdmacon.org /PK5/Fifth%20Web/2005%205th%20Web%20Page%20Project/Shurley%20Web%20Pages/fire%20belly%20toad%202.htm (153 words)

	Reptile Forums.com - Index - What species of fire bellied toad is my pet?
		Could it be a european fire bellied toad, it has small white dots, which I heard europeans have.
		Everyone says that it's not a normal oriental fire bellied toad, because it's skin is brown.
		Its probably a Bombina orientalis or Oriental Fire-Bellied Toad, some condition in the tank is stressing him out and is causing him to change his color.
	www.reptileforums.com /forums/showthread.php?t=11480 (418 words)

	EPOW Ecology Picture of the Week -- Fire-bellied Toad
		Elaphe dione), a common frog (Rana chensinensis), a fire-bellied toad (Bombina orientalis), and a common toad (Bufo gargarizans).
		The fire-bellied toad was spectactular, its belly appearing like some orange-red flames.
		Explanation: Nearly two species in one, this Oriental fire-bellied toad of eastern Asia blends nearly invisibly into ferns and herbs of its forest floor habitat...
	taos-telecommunity.org /EPOW/EPOW-Archive/archive_2004/EPOW-040301.htm (529 words)

	Bradykinins and their precursor cDNAs from the skin of the fire-bellied toad (Bombina orientalis).
		Bradykinins and their precursor cDNAs from the skin of the fire-bellied toad (Bombina orientalis).The homologous cDNAs for both peptides were cloned from a skin library using a 3'- and 5'-RACE strategy.
		Bradykinins and their precursor cDNAs from the skin of the fire-bellied toad (Bombina orientalis).
		Bradykinin and (Thr(6))-bradykinin have been identified in the defensive skin secretion of the fire-bellied toad, Bombina orientalis.
	www.pdg.cnb.uam.es /UniPub/iHOP/gp/9314333.html (122 words)

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