Anoles and fire bell toads?

Discussion in 'Anoles' started by jessi2244, Mar 30, 2009.

  1. jessi2244

    jessi2244 Embryo

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    Is it okay to have an anole in a tank with a red fire belly toad?
     
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  3. 00luke00

    00luke00 Well-Known Member

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    In short, no.

    Most of the reasons are listed in [topic="47163"]this thread[/topic]. If you require any more knowledge on the care of anoles, please free to ask, and from the moderating team at RR, we welcome you to the forums!
     
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  5. lizardman07

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    Its best not to mix species due to parasitic load differences. What that mean is that an Anole may have a parasite that it can cope with, but the toads cant handle it and it ends up being killed byt the parasite. It can also happen vise versa.
     
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  7. Cheyzer

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    No. Your anole needs a heat lamp and fire belly toads need a fluorescent light. The toads oils are toxic and may hurt your anole. They could possibly make each other sick. I'm not sure if they would fight over crickets, but one may eat all of them before the other gets any.
     
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  9. salvadorian

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    nope.

    Fire belly toads are amphibians, and anoles are not.. the toads need an amphibious tank, and anole does not.
    Also, fire bellies are mildly toxic.
     
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  11. teiryklav

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    wow many different answers huh :mellow:
     
  12. Lillster

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    anoles and fire bellys are both awesome pets but should not be mixed
     

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