Under intensive rearing conditions, Oriental fire-bellied toads reach sexual maturity as early as nine months of age but usually do so after about twelve months. read more
If a group of fire-bellied toads in a tank are in breeding condition, a close examination might help determine their sex. Breeding male frogs develop black nuptial (mating) pads on the insides of the thumb, second finger, and forearms, as well as on the feet. read more
Fire-bellied toads are active during the daytime and are fairly hardy, making them popular pets. Captive reproduction is somewhat difficult because breeding must follow a hibernation period. Fire belly toads don't become pregnant in the typical sense because these animals reproduce by laying eggs. read more