Dyeing Poison Arrow Frog Care Sheet

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Housing

Poison Arrow Frogs are from Tropical climates so a glass terrarium is ideal. Glass also allows heat to escape easily so your pet will not over heat. These are terrestrial (ground) so they like to have a wide enclosure rather than a high one. For an adult or a group of youngsters a 30 x 30 x 30 cm (12"x12"x12") is acceptable.

Substrate & Decor:

We use spagnum moss with our Poison Arrow Frogs. This absorbs water that is sprayed into the terrarium without turning mouldy. Poison Arrow Frogs like places to hide during the day. Wooden Branches and artificial plants should be used to create a forest habitat with foliage to hide in. Artificial backgrounds can be used to create a more natural effect.

Heating

During the day Poison Arrow Frogs like to be kept at around 24oC (75 - 80oF). This can be achieved by a small heat maton the back or side of the terrarium is enough to keep your pet warm enough. Temperatures should always be checked by a reliable thermometer.

Lighting

Poison Arrow Frogs need a day/ night cycle in order to feel happy. We recommend a 5% UVB light and most terrariums have their own lighting canopies available to hold the light in. The light should be on for 10-12 hours per day. This can be controlled by an electric timer.

Feeding and Water

Poison Arrow Frogs are insect hunters. These Frogs will not eat anything bigger than their mouth.Live insects like micro Crickets and Fruit Flys are particularly nutritious. Your pet deserves the best foods possible so look after your live foods. Keep your crickets fresh, plump and full of vitamins by feeding them with Bug Grub and fresh vegetation. Remember, your Poison Arrow Frog also eats whatever is in your live food's stomach. Also, don't allow your live food to dehydrate, you don't want to give your animals dried up half dead insects for dinner! Hydrate them with Bug Gel to keep them alive longer and mouth wateringly juicy. Care for your live food in their own enclosure, such as a Cricket Keeper. Live foods should be coated in a vitamin and mineral supplement such as Nutrobal to ensure the Poison Arrow Frog is getting the best nutrition possible. Water should always be made available to the Poison Arrow Frog by using a water bowl or a water feature and checked daily to ensure freshness.

Handling

Poison Arrow Frogs are very delicate frogs. Most problems do occur when they have been handled. If you do need to move them make sure your hands are wet.

Keeping Together

Poison Arrow Frogs are communal and best kept in a group as it stimulates natural behaviour.

Maintenance

Provided the terrarium is kept clean and the water is changed daily Poison Arrow Frogs are very hardy and trouble free.

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