Fire-bellied Frog

The Fire-bellied Frog features distinctive ventral coloration, typically bright red or yellow with black markings. This serves as an aposematic warning to predators, indicating that the frog's skin secretes toxic substances.

The term Fire-bellied Frog generally refers to several species in the genus Bombina, which are found across Eurasia. Their natural range extends from western Europe all the way through to eastern Asia.

While not typically lethal to humans, Fire-bellied Frogs do secrete mild toxins from their skin that can cause severe irritation. Handlers are advised to wash their hands thoroughly after touching them to avoid getting the toxins in their eyes or mouth.

Fire-bellied Frogs are considered semi-aquatic amphibians, meaning they divide their time between land and water. They typically inhabit slow-moving or stagnant water bodies, such as ponds, marshes, and shallow streams.