{"product_id":"asian-giant-toad","title":"Asian Giant Toad","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Asian Giant Toad\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Phrynoidis asper\u003cbr\u003eSource: WC\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Size: Males 7-10cm; females 9.5-21.5cm\u003cbr\u003eNative Range: Mainland SE Asia and the Greater Sundas (incl. Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Java)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Large terrestrial setup with deep, diggable substrate, heavy hides, and a generous shallow water area\u003cbr\u003eHeating: Basking zone 28 °C; ambient day 23-27 °C; night 20-22 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity: Provide a moisture gradient (damp retreats + drier zones) with strong ventilation and let surfaces dry between misting\u003cbr\u003eUVB: Low level UVB\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDiet: Mainly live invertebrates; adults commonly offered insects 3× weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWater: Large, shallow water bowl\/section available at all times; refresh daily\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Asian Giant Toad is a big, heavily armoured-looking bufonid that sticks close to streams and rivers, often sitting on banks or among stones where insects gather. The skin is densely covered in conical tubercles, giving it that “spiny” texture, and adults are typically dark grey-brown with greenish or reddish flecking.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBehaviour is very much dusk-to-night: they’ll hold a spot near water, then shift into slow patrols and short lunges at prey. Across its range, field observations regularly link it to flowing water, and males may call from the margins for long periods. In captivity, the key is offering real choice, dry ground, damp retreats, and easy access to water so the toad can settle into a predictable routine rather than constantly seeking the right microclimate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":54772185465169,"sku":"asian-giant-toad-unsexed","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/6952\/8657\/files\/Bufo-Asper_1.jpg?v=1788340242","url":"https:\/\/viperiareptiles.co.uk\/products\/asian-giant-toad","provider":"Viperia Reptiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}