How Do You Care For Poison Dart Frogs?
Many species of these colorful frogs are now available from private breeders and can be bought at reptile shows and on the Internet. They are fascinating to observe and don’t take up much space. Cover the bottom of your tank with pea gravel. Plant cuttings and small plants in the gravel. Cover the gravel with moss. Add water to make a shallow layer in the gravel. Add driftwood and branches for climbing and niches for frogs to hide in. Make sure that there are no sharp edges that will damage the frogs’ delicate skin. Provide fluorescent lighting for the plants, but make sure the lights do not overheat the tank–dart frogs prefer cool temperatures (under 80 degrees). Mist the tank daily with a spray bottle and provide a shallow dish of non-chlorinated water that the frogs can climb in and out of. If too much water builds up in the tank, it can be removed with a siphon or turkey baster. You should generally feed your frogs a small amount every day, although occasionally skipping a day wil
