{"product_id":"asian-black-spined-toad-duttaphrynus-melanostictus","title":"Asian Black Spined Toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAsian Black Spined Toad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDuttaphrynus melanostictus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asian Black Spined Toad, Asian common toad, Asian black-spined toad, Asian toad, black-spectacled toad, common Sunda toad, Javanese toad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults generally reach 3 to 5 inches (7.5 to 12.5 cm), with females often slightly larger and more robust than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Asian Black Spined Toad has a compact, sturdy body with coarse raised tubercles and characteristic dark spines scattered across the back. Colouration ranges from tan and olive to deeper brown or charcoal grey. Some individuals show a faint pale dorsal stripe. The parotoid glands are large and pronounced, and the eyes show copper or golden tones with horizontal pupils. The underside is pale and usually speckled. Males may develop dark nuptial pads during breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Found widely across southern and southeastern Asia, including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, southern China, and parts of Indonesia. It adapts well to agricultural and urban environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild populations occupy forests, grasslands, croplands, wetlands, and human-modified landscapes. They breed in temporary or permanent freshwater bodies, from ponds to ditches. In captivity, they thrive in terrestrial setups with moderate humidity, deep substrate, and cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nocturnal and solitary, these toads emerge at night to hunt. They show short, deliberate hops and rely heavily on camouflage when threatened. Subtle territorial behaviour may occur when kept in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single adult can be housed in a 24 × 18 × 18 inches (60 × 45 × 45 cm) enclosure. Provide deep, slightly moist soil or coconut fibre mixed with leaf litter for burrowing. Add cork flats, logs, and plants for shaded retreats. A shallow water dish large enough for soaking should be available at all times. For groups, upgrading to 36 × 18 × 18 inches (90 × 45 × 45 cm) reduces stress and territorial tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmbient temperature: 75 to 82°F (24 to 28°C)\u003cbr\u003eWarm area: 84 to 88°F (29 to 31°C)\u003cbr\u003eNight temperature: 70 to 74°F (21 to 23°C)\u003cbr\u003eHumidity: 50 to 70%, with daily misting and natural partial drying during the daytime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-level UVB (2 to 5%) is beneficial. Keep lighting gentle and provide shaded zones to prevent stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed a varied insect diet including crickets, roaches, earthworms, black soldier fly larvae, and occasional soft-bodied invertebrates. Supplement with calcium and multivitamins. Juveniles require more frequent feedings than adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy and adaptable, these toads settle quickly with proper care. They hide by day and become active, bold feeders at night. Handling should be limited due to their sensitive skin and defensive secretions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no recognized morphs for the Asian Black Spined Toad. Natural variation in dorsal tone, tubercle pattern, and stripe presence occurs across its broad range, but these are not defined genetic morphs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tails and Scales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56196248174914,"sku":"cvc1789651539699","price":24.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8380\/8066\/files\/asian-black-spined-toad-duttaphrynus-melanostictus_1.jpg?v=1789651544","url":"https:\/\/abrasionresistclad.shop\/products\/asian-black-spined-toad-duttaphrynus-melanostictus","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}