fire belly toads dying

[jen63]

I feed mine earthworms, placing them on a flat rock (the worms that is) so they don't wriggle away too quickly. My tank base is bark & compost covered with moss. My FB's are 20 years old & eat about 3 or 4 worms each a week, sometimes more. What they don't eat wriggles away.

[kroberts009]

I feed mine earthworms, placing them on a flat rock (the worms that is) so they don't wriggle away too quickly. My tank base is bark & compost covered with moss. My FB's are 20 years old & eat about 3 or 4 worms each a week, sometimes more. What they don't eat wriggles away.

wow, i am amazed that you have firebelies that are 20 years old. you must do an amazing job with them!

[jen63]

Thanks, but I think I'm just keeping it simple. They just eat worms. I've never given them any supplements / minerals although they do get a bit of dirt from the worm now & again.

[Hoppity100]

Did I read that right? Your FB's are 20 years old? If so, mine could outlive me! How big is a frog that age? Mine are about 2"+ in body size then legs are another 1.5" or so. I give mine a wax worm every day just about. I have one skinny frog (he was shipped that way) so I give him more worms. I have a problem with earthworms: they're so big I had to cut them, then frogs didn't go for it because they did not wiggle long enough. So, I'm back to making weekly cricket visits once a week again, plus wax worms or mealworms. Too bad flies are so hard to catch...

[jen63]

Did I read that right? Your FB's are 20 years old? If so, mine could outlive me! How big is a frog that age? Mine are about 2"+ in body size then legs are another 1.5" or so. I give mine a wax worm every day just about. I have one skinny frog (he was shipped that way) so I give him more worms. I have a problem with earthworms: they're so big I had to cut them, then frogs didn't go for it because they did not wiggle long enough. So, I'm back to making weekly cricket visits once a week again, plus wax worms or mealworms. Too bad flies are so hard to catch...

I can remember the day I got my first FB, he was in a tank of salamanders & the shop owner didn't know he was there! I was at college, 20 years ago. I got another to keep him company the same year, from a breeder. The one from the shop soon fattened up. He is still fat & very bright colours. The one from the breeder is thinner & dull. They haven't changed at all! They have a light on most of the evening, a little pond, lots of moss, wood & the flat stone that I feed them on. They have fairly small worms, (2 inches max) & I always make sure they have eaten up. Sometimes I have to keep pushing the worm in front of them, they might show no interest at all then suddenly change their minds & eat. I tried mealworms when we had snow, but they don't like the legs.

[Hoppity100]

Oh, that is so neat! I have 4 FB's and all get along. They're having a cricket fest tonight and I changed their water today. My tank is very similar to yours without moss. I have strands of real plants in their pond and driftwood, treehouse, rocks, fake plants, dry land area of eco earth. I have a small lamp next to my tank for evening since they are near a window they get natural light in the daytime. FB's are alot more fun than the RCC's I had, and I thought they were entertaining. I like hearing the chirping every night. Mine like either wax or mealworms, their favorite is crickets. I tried earthworms but that really failed: the worms were way too big. Even after cutting they did not wiggle long enough.

I surrounded myself in pets because its good for me, I will be facing empty nest syndrome within a year, so pets are going to be my company. I also have a dog and cat, fish, hermits. Its enough to keep me busy all the time. I check everyone every day. My cat is a young stray that was crying out at night in the cold. She is thin and is so happy inside the house! Tonight she is getting salmon with her canned food. I gave her boiled chicken the other nights with canned food. She also got to taste tuna. Today I made a scratch post myself and bought her toys. She is less than a year old. I can't imagine her story.

[jen63]

Wow, I've got 3 strays myself! They all turned up at different times & sort of get on with each other.
I have a tame wild toad, he's really big & lives in a plant pot in the garden, but he's hibernating for winter. He has the most beautiful golden eyes & eats worms out my hand.
My other half thinks I'm mental. Can't think why!

[Hoppity100]

I think many other halves do, mine does! You have 3 strays? kept indoors? Any tips for a new cat owner? I think I have enough supplies for my cat: scratch post, food, litter box, kitty harness and small leash (she is afraid to be outside again), toys, and all I need are treats. The post I made today looks pretty good. It was wood covered in navy denim with ribbons attached to the top and a small plush animal. I also strung a jingle bell from closet door for her to bat around. She has a new ball and catnip toy with a feather. I'm trying to occupy her when I'm not around. Tip: when my other half thinks I'm mental, he gets hamburger helper ( he hates that )! LOL

[kroberts009]

haha, i just laughed out oud, about when your half thinks your mental, you feed him hamburger helper! my family gets that when its beena long day and im being lazy

its always nice hearing what other people have and how they are going about doing it! sounds like you have one lucky little stray kitty! sounds like you have most of the basics and some extras covered. we always used to like playing with one of the cat toys thats a pole with a string hanging down and has some small item on the end. makes for some good memories, just watch your couch and other upholstered items! they work as good scratching posts too!

our household has, 2 birds (parakeet and cockatiel), a red eared slider, sucker fish for turtle tank, a common boa, the 2 firebellies, and 2 leopard geckos at the moment. fighting hard not to get anything else at least too quickly!

[jen63]

Sorry late in seeing your post! Your Kitty sounds like well loved. 2 of mine were ferals, so they had a problem coming in! Took some persuasion. The third little girl was dumped, pregnant, on the road & was hiding under a hedge. She's scared of loud noises, but all three are free to go out as I live in the country. Looking after strays / ferals is so rewarding, they really seem to appreciate their new comforts.