Asked on the Amphibian Forum by becky86 on 7/13/03, 8:11 pm
Q: firebelly toads
i have 2 ?. the first one is are firebellys poisonous to us? and can i keep turtles in the same tank?
Answered by niki090909 on 7/13/03, 8:53 pm
A: firebelly toads
> i have 2 ?. the first one is are firebellys poisonous to us?
> and can i keep turtles in the same tank?
>
Firebelly Toad secrete a toxin, which is it's defense. It's mainly toxic to other small animals. Especially if they try to eat the toad. It's rather harmless to us. Just make sure you wash your hands before and after handling your toad. Although your shouldn't handle your toad often anyways. Washing your hands will make sure you don't get any toxins in a sensitive areas like your eyes or mouth.
No, I'm sorry, but you can't keep there toads with turtles. Theres a good chance a turtle may harm your frogs and you frogs toxins could harm your turtle. Firebelly toads are best with their own kind in capticity.
Good Luck with your toads! Niki
Answered by frogz on 7/14/03, 5:08 pm
A: firebelly toads
Firebelyy toads are poisonous. When they swim in the water they release a kind of poison that is fatal to most other creatures. So no!
