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Toads And Salamanders
Nearly all amphibians are semi-aquatic, liveing in water only during the breeding season and spending rhe rest of the time on land under logs, rocks and other damp areas.
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Five species of toad and one species of salamander are commonly available:
* Fire Bellied Toads (Bombina Orientalis) - This species is native to North-Eastern China & Korea
* Green Toads (Bufo Viridis) - Native to North Africa and Temperate Asia
* Square Marked Toads (Bufo Regularis) - From Sourthern Africa
* African Central Toads (Bugo Pentoni) - As it's name suggests, from Central Africa
* Southern Toads (Bufo Terrestris) - This species is native to the Sourthern parts of North America
* Fire Salamanders (Salamandra Salamandra) - Native to South Eastern Europe.
The basic care of all of these animals is very similar. Theey can be kept at room temperature, but do not allow their tanks to sit in direct sunlight for extended periods.
Housing
These species are best kept in a tank with a damp land area and hiding places containing wet moss. A large water dish that is accessible by the animal must be available. An alternative employed by some keepers is to place the tank on a slant so that the water in the tank collects at one end and the other remains as a land area.
It is inadvisable to use water straight from the tap because of the fluoride it contains. The water should be left standing for 24 hours before use so that the fluoride disperses.
It is important to change their water frequently. This is because all amphibians urinate in water and the urine is toxic. As amphibians absorb water through their skins, they can accumulate a damagingly high amount that may kill them.
The frequency of water changing is dependant on the size of the tank and the number of animals. As a safeguard, change the water every day.
Most amphibians have the ability to climb glass surfaces so ensure your tank has a secure and ventilated lid.
Diet
All these amphibians eat insects (of the correct size). The salamanders are not as fast moving as the toads and they will capture their food more easily if it is cooled down a little.
On Receipt Of Your Amphibian
Amphibians often eject water as a defence when handled. If your animal does this ensure it is given access to water as soon as possible as it will need to rehydrate. As noted earlier, amphibians have a defree of toxity so, as for all animals, always wash youd hands after any handling.
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Please only take the information given in any of our caresheets as general advice. They may not provide an exact answer to your particular reptiles problem and are to act as a general guide and 'heads-up' to keeping reptiles.
We cannot be held responsible for any problems your reptile encounters following the reading of these pages.
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