Identity
Order / Family
Anura / Bufonidae
Adult size
8–10 cm
Activity
Nocturnal; terrestrial burrower
Temperament
Hardy, calm — beginner
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
~28 °C day, ~23 °C night
Humidity
High; damp substrate + water dish
Min. enclosure
45×45×30 cm, loose digging substrate
Substrate
Coco/soil + leaf litter
Diet
Staple food
Crickets, worms, roaches
Supplements
Calcium dust
Note
Toxic parotoid glands — wash hands after handling
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Minimal — toxic skin secretions
Defense / stress signs
Puffs up; secretes toxin
Reproduction
Reproduction
Egg-layer in water (spring)
Common health problems
Skin infection
Signsdirty/wet conditions
Preventclean, spot-clean substrate
Impaction
Signsloose substrate ingestion
Preventfeed in a dish
When to see a vet
Not veterinary advice — consult an exotic vet if symptoms persist.
Good to know
- Its parotoid glands secrete a defensive toxin — always wash hands after contact.
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