If you wanted to recommend an attractive, interesting, and also easy-to-care-for amphibian species to a beginner, the Chinese Fire-bellied Toad would certainly be at the top of the list. This colorful, lively species has long been justifiably popular. Experienced terrarium keeper Manfred Rogner has been keeping and breeding Chinese Fire-bellied Toads for years and is well-versed in these animals. In this book, he can expertly yet understandably convey all the important aspects of caring for these special amphibians and provide insider tips on how to breed your toads and raise the tadpoles and young toads.

• Systematics and body structure
• The fascinating biology: Life of the Chinese Fire-bellied Toad
• All information on species-appropriate care: From suitable terrariums to setup and technology to feeding
• Successful breeding: Mating stimulation, raising tadpoles, and young toads
• Problem-solving: How to avoid the most common mistakes in care and how to help sick animals
• Brilliant photos.