Bombina orientalis

[Kurt]

I was using a calcium/vitamim D3 but it lacked vitamin A, so I got a supplement that has all three. I don't remember what the brand name is. Anyway, the fire-bellies did fine on the previous sumplement, just other frogs weren't, like my darts. I do dust everytime I feed. Some might this too much, but they way I see it most of the crickets will not be eaten right away and with Bombina orientalis being a semi-aquatic species, a lot of the dust will wash off.

[Jumpshot724]

I've had my FBTs for about 1.5 years now, and I've never dusted my crix. I keep them (the crickets) in a cricket keeper cage and feed them baby carrots, Cricket Quencher, and T-Rex "Calcium Plus" GutLoad pellets. The gutload pellets have all the vitamins you find in dusting, without the mess of actually dusting. Also it's like $9.00USD for a bottle and one bottle lasts me over a year.

[SludgeMunkey]

Excellent. I have been researching different products for about 10 hours now. I just got more and more frustrated the more I read. It is good to see that gutloading is working well for you. We will give it a try here.

[SludgeMunkey]

After succesful treatment for parasites, and a few months of feeding the heck out of these little guys (and gals) I have decided to try my hand at breeding them.

I am having trouble finding a set range of temperatures for brumation.
Some sites and books say 50F, others as low as 40F! Ido not want to kill them by accident. What should I set my converted wine cooler to?

[Jace]

I was wondering at the different colours, as I have 4 green and 2 browns, and now I know. My two browns are definately male and very insistent in their behaviour!! I love listening to their calls, and when all my males get going, I can hear them over the air conditioning, fans and television. I have absolutely no interest in breeding mine, but I wish Johnny all the best and I hope that you keep us informed of your success!

[Kurt]

I would try 50F and see hw that goes.

[SludgeMunkey]

Sounds like a plan! They will be eased down to 50F starting today, in 5 degree increments from 70F.