Quote Originally Posted by FriedrichsFrogs View Post
turning down food a day or two aftr feeding is odd behavior. Alex seems to have hit on the biggest issues already. Ill just add to stay clear of mealworms completely, their exoskeleton is problematic for fbts to digest and their size can also present problems as fbts only grow to be 1 or 2 inches. Small pebbles should be avoided to use in the tank because they could be swallowed. Continue to monitor your toads behavior
my biggest firebelly, moaper, is 2.5 inches
but anyways there r only a few reasons mine dont eat
1: hibernation
2: mid-late spawning season when they r actually spawning, females still eat a lot but dont be alarmed if males have a reduced appetite, eating isnt the first thing on their mind
3: they've just gorged themselves
4: they r sick or dead for some reason
5: 1-3 day old tadpoles, metamorphosizing toadlets, and baby toadlets often have reduced appetite for the first month because their tongues dont seem sticky enough to grip food

here r a few links u can look get substrate from:
Amazon.com: Zoo Med New Zealand Sphagnum Moss, .33 Pounds (150 grams): Pet Supplies
Amazon.com: Zoo Med Terrarium Moss 30 to 40 Gallons: Pet Supplies
if u use this stuff, make sure to remove the big wood chips from the surface layer so they cant injest or be stabbed by them:
Amazon.com: Hagen Exo Terra Coco Husk Terrarium Substrate, 7-Quart: Pet Supplies

more:
Amazon.com: Exo Terra Plantation Soil, 7.2-Quart: Pet Supplies
Amazon.com: Small Animal Supplies Green Terrarium Moss - Xl (30 To 40Gal): Pet Supplies

so these r just a few suggestions