Poison Dart Frogs - Page 2 - Orchid Board

Goods14 · #1 01-08-2011, 12:56 AM

Thanks for all the great information littlefrog and tindomul. I've been going on Dendroboard on and off for a year or two because I've been interested in these for years.

The species you suggested seem to be the consensus beginner frogs from all that I've read. My set up will most likely be in my room so I think I've ruled out the D. leucomelas because of their noise. I do like all of the others suggested and agree with you about the green and black auratus.

I currently have a 20g high aquarium that I was planning on converting to a vertical tank so my brother could keep a White's Tree Frog. That plan fell through. I was planning on buying a medium exoterra or possibly a large. Which would you guys recommend of the three?

I am currently trying to find someone local who breeds frogs but I won't be ready to buy until probably close to may. I am just trying to learn as much as possible and build my enclosure to allow it to grow out in order to be ready for frogs.

Also, are there any species or morphs within any of the species listed that are sensitive to temperatures in the mid 70s (max 80)?

King_of_orchid_growing:) · #2 01-09-2011, 01:48 AM

Some do.

I don't know them specifically.

I do know that there was one project that focused largely on the popular thumbnail, Ranitomeya (Dendrobates) reticulatus.

I saw a breeder with some nice Phyllobates terribilis today at the Reptile Super Show here in Pomona, CA.

Maybe attending a show will allow you to spot Phyllobates terribilis easier.

Goods14 · #3 01-17-2011, 04:31 PM

Here is the viv so far. The back wall is complete and so is the false bottom and substrate.

Tindomul · #4 01-17-2011, 04:49 PM

Looks good so far, definately go with a larger species of dart that doesn't need a vertical vivarium.

Goods14 · #5 01-23-2011, 08:30 PM

Thanks Tindo. I think I'm going to get one of the D. tinc. morphs

Also, here are updated pictures

Tindomul · #6 01-23-2011, 10:28 PM

Nice improvement. I went to the New York Reptile Expo today and saw cobalt Tinc female the size of a wood frog (about 5 inches long), positively a monster sized tinc! I bet she could take down a cricket or two. $100, I just don't have the money or space for her, but would have loved to bring her home.