relatively easy to care for in captivity, requiring little in the way of specialized lighting or heating and readily consuming feeder insects or small feeder fish. Handling can require caution, as although harmless to the skin, the mucus can cause discomfort to the mouth and eyes, however captive individuals generally are less toxic. The toxin does not pose a significant threat to human health. In captivity, Oriental fire-bellied toads often live for around 12 years, but in some cases can live up to 30. References External links SeaWorld Species Profile Bombina Amphibians of China Amphibians of Korea Amphibians of Russia Amphibians described in 1890