Author: Critter Corner Staff

Care level: intermediate

Temperament: generally bold and active

Minimum Enclosure Size: approximately 12”x12”x18” (30x30x45cm) minimum for 1-3

Cohabitation: does well in singles, pairs or groups

Ideal Temp: 70-75°F (21-24°C)

Night Temp: 60-65°F (15.5-18°C)

Safe Temp Range: 60-85°F (15.5-29°C)

UVB: UVI zone 0.5-1/Ferguson zone 1 (e.g. Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at 18+” (45+cm) with no mesh or at 12+” (30+cm) over typical mesh)

Humidity: 80-100%

Diet: small invertebrate feeders such as fruit flies, small crickets, small roaches, rice flour beetles, bean beetles, etc.

Size: females up to .75” (2cm), males a bit smaller

Wild Distribution: undisturbed rainforests throughout central and eastern South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname)

(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)

Other Resources:

Josh’s Frogs – Ranitomeya ventrimaculata Care

AmphibiaWeb – Ranitomeya ventrimaculata (information in Spanish, translate if needed)

Care level: intermediate

Temperament: bold and active

Minimum Enclosure Size: approximately 24″x24″x18″ (60x45x45cm) minimum for 1-3

Cohabitation: does well in singles, pairs or groups

Ideal Temp: 70-75°F (21-24°C)

Night Temp: 60-65°F (15.5-18°C)

Safe Temp Range: 60-80°F (15.5-27°C)

UVB: UVI zone 0.5-1/Ferguson zone 1 (e.g. Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at 18+” (45+cm) with no mesh or at 12+” (30+cm) over typical mesh)

Humidity: 80-100%

Diet: small invertebrate feeders such as fruit flies, small crickets, small roaches, rice flour beetles, bean beetles, etc.

Size: up to 2” (5cm) and heavy bodied

Wild Distribution: tropical rainforests of northwest Colombia

(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)

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Josh’s Frogs – Phyllobates bicolor Care

ADW – Phyllobates bicolor

AmphibiaWeb – Phyllobates bicolor

Care level: intermediate

Temperament: can be more shy when young, but generally quite bold and active after sexual maturity

Minimum Enclosure Size: approximately 18”x18”x18” (45x45x45cm) minimum for 1-3

Cohabitation: does well in singles, pairs or groups

Ideal Temp: 70-75°F (21-24°C)

Night Temp: 60-65°F (15.5-18°C)

Safe Temp Range: 60-85°F (15.5-29°C)

UVB: UVI zone 0.5-1/Ferguson zone 1 (e.g. Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at 18+” (45+cm) with no mesh or at 12+” (30+cm) over typical mesh)

Humidity: 70-100%, dips down to 50% temporarily is safe with access to water

Diet: small invertebrate feeders such as fruit flies, small crickets, small roaches, rice flour beetles, bean beetles, etc.

Size: up to 1” (2.5cm)

Wild Distribution: near streams in subtropical dry forests of Ecuador and Peru

(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)

Other Resources:

FrogForum – Phantasmal Dart Frog Care

AmphibiaWeb – Epipedobates anthonyi

AmphibiaWeb – Epipedobates tricolor

Care level: intermediate

Temperament: generally bold and active

Minimum Enclosure Size: 20 gallon long (30″x12″x12″ (75x30x30cm)) for 1-3 

Cohabitation: good in singles, pairs or groups but females may compete after sexual maturity if with males.

Ideal Temp: 70-80°F (21-27°C)

Night Temp: 60-65°F (15.5-18°C)

Safe Temp Range: 60-85°F (15.5-29°C)

UVB: UVI zone 0.5-1/Ferguson zone 1 (e.g. Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at 18+” (45+cm) with no mesh or at 12+” (30+cm) over typical mesh)

Humidity: 70-100%, dips down to 50% temporarily is safe with access to water but should never fully dry out

Diet: small invertebrate feeders such as fruit flies, small crickets, small roaches, rice flour beetles, bean beetles, etc.

Size: females up to 1.5” (4cm) , males a bit smaller

Wild Distribution: wet lowland forests in South America (northern Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela)

(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)

Other Resources:

The World of Frogs – Dendrobates leucomelas

ADW – Dendrobates leucomelas

AmphibiaWeb – Dendrobates leucomelas

Care level: intermediate

Temperament: very bold and active 

Minimum Enclosure Size: approximately 24″x24″x18″ (60x60x45cm) minimum for 1-3

Cohabitation: good in singles, pairs or groups

Ideal Temp: 70-75°F (21-24°C)

Night Temp: 60-65°F (15.5-18°C)

Safe Temp Range: 60-80°F (15.5-27°C)

UVB: UVI zone 0.5-1/Ferguson zone 1 (e.g. Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at 18+” (45+cm) with no mesh or at 12+” (30+cm) over typical mesh)

Humidity: 80-100%

Diet: insect feeders such as crickets, roaches, black soldier fly larvae and flightless fruit flies when young; P. terribilis tend to prefer larger feeders but they should be appropriately sized

Size: up to 2” (5cm) and heavy bodied

Wild Distribution: a small section of rainforest in the western coast of the Andes in Colombia

(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)

Other Resources:

The World of Frogs – Phyllobates terribilis

ADW – Phyllobates terribilis

AmphibiaWeb – Phyllobates terribilis

Care level: intermediate

Temperament: shy, but can become more bold in a well set up enclosure. Some morphs/localities are more outgoing than others 

Minimum Enclosure Size: 20 gallon long (30″x12″x12″ (75x30x30cm)) for 1-2

Cohabitation: good in singles, pairs or groups. 

Ideal Temp: 70-80°F (21-27°C)

Night Temp: 60-65°F (15.5-18°C)

Safe Temp Range: 60-85°F (15.5-29°C)

UVB: UVI zone 0.5-1/Ferguson zone 1 (e.g. Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at 18+” (45+cm) with no mesh or at 12+” (30+cm) over typical mesh)

Humidity: 70-100%, dips down to 50% temporarily is safe with access to water

Diet: small invertebrate feeders such as fruit flies, small crickets, small roaches, rice flour beetles, bean beetles, etc.

Size: size varies by morph; larger (such as ‘Costa Rican Green and Black’) may be up to 2” (5cm)

Wild Distribution: native to Central America (Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama) and introduced to Hawaii, US

(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)

Other Resources:

The World of Frogs – Dendrobates auratus

ADW – Dendrobates auratus

AmphibiaWeb – Dendrobates auratus

Care level: intermediate

Temperament: generally outgoing and active

Minimum Enclosure Size: 20 gallon long (30″x12″x12″ (75x30x30cm)) for 1-3 

Cohabitation: good in singles, pairs or groups but females should not be kept together after maturity

Ideal Temp: 70-80°F (21-27°C)

Night Temp: 60-65°F (15.5-18°C)

Safe Temp Range: 60-85°F (15.5-29°C)

UVB: UVI zone 0.5-1/Ferguson zone 1 (e.g. Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at 18+” (45+cm) with no mesh or at 12+” (30+cm) over typical mesh)

Humidity: 70-100%, dips down to 50% temporarily is safe with access to water

Diet: small invertebrate feeders such as fruit flies, small crickets, small roaches, rice flour beetles, bean beetles, etc. 

Size: size varies by morph, from ‘Bakhuis’ at 1.25” (3cm) to ‘Citronella’ 2.5-3” (6-7.5cm)

Wild Distribution: humid, wet forests throughout parts of Guyana, Suriname, Brazil, and much of French Guiana

(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)

Other Resources:

The World of Frogs – Dendrobates tinctorius

NEHERP – Dendrobates tinctorius

ADW – Dendrobates tinctorius

AmphibiaWeb – Dendrobates tinctorius