Other Names (How it Got Its Names)
Common names: Orange Black-Foot Terribilis, Golden Poison Frog (Orange morph).
Phyllobates = “leaf climber,” terribilis = “terrible,” a reference to its potency in the wild — the most toxic frog known.
“Orange Black Foot” describes this morph’s bright orange body paired with black feet/leg tips.
Characteristics
Large, robust dart frog species.
Bold, confident, and very visible in captivity.
In the wild, one of the most toxic animals on Earth, but captive-bred frogs are harmless because they lack the alkaloid-rich diet that produces toxins.
Recommended Vivarium Size
Minimum: 18” x 18” x 18” for a pair.
Larger setups (24” x 18” x 18” or bigger) are recommended for groups, as these frogs are active and sizable.
Provide plenty of open floor space, leaf litter, cork hides, and dense planting.
Temperature
Daytime: 72–78°F (22–25°C).
Nighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).
Avoid temps above 80°F.
Humidity
70–90%, with daily misting.
Provide moist microhabitats but maintain some airflow to prevent stagnant conditions.
Size of Frog
Adults: 2–2.5 inches (5–6.5 cm), among the largest dart frogs.
Life Span
10–15 years in captivity with proper care.
Feeding
Diet: D. melanogaster and D. hydei fruit flies, pinhead crickets, small roaches, springtails, and isopods.
Feed daily; dust prey with calcium and multivitamins several times weekly.
Color/Pattern
Brilliant orange body coloration.
Distinctive black feet and lower legs, setting it apart from standard Orange and Mint morphs.
A rare and highly sought-after morph among collectors.
Social Behavior
More social than many dart frogs; can often be housed in small groups with adequate space.
Less aggressive than many Dendrobates tinctorius morphs.
Bold and visible during the day.
How to Determine Sex
Males: smaller, slimmer, with subtle buzzing calls.
Females: larger, fuller-bodied, especially when gravid.
Juveniles difficult to sex until maturity.
How to Breed
Provide smooth, moist laying sites (petri dishes, film canisters, or broad leaves).
Males call softly to attract females; eggs are laid in concealed moist areas.
Eggs hatch in 10–14 days; tadpoles can be raised in aquatic setups.
Metamorphosis occurs in ~2–3 months depending on diet and conditions.
🔥 Phyllobates terribilis “Orange Black Foot” is one of the most striking and rare terribilis morphs, combining the bright orange body with bold black feet — a true collector’s centerpiece.
Characteristics: Great beginner frog Orange with black feet Bold Easy to breed Loud call Large Can be kept in groups
Recommended Vivarium Size: At least 10 gallons per frog, recommended 24x18x18 for 1-3 frogs. Temperature: Range of 65 F to 80 F, but prefer temperatures in the low to mid 70s. Temperatures over 80 F are dangerous. Phyllobates are more sensitive to warmer temperatures and standing water. Humidity: Range of 70 – 100%, but can tolerate humidity down to 50% for short periods of time if the frogs have access to water. Low humidity levels, especially without access to water, can quickly be fatal. Size: Adult female terribilis are larger, measuring approximately 2 inches. Male terribilis are a bit smaller, averaging about 1.75 inches at maturity. Life-Span: Orange Black Foot Terribilis are capable of living well over 20 years in captivity under ideal conditions, although a lifespan of 10 years is more common. Feeding: Black Foot eat Drosphilia Hydei or Drosphilia Melanogaster fruit flies. Orange Blackfood will also eat pinhead crickets, springtails and isopods. All feeder insects should be dusted with supplements. Sexing: Phyllobates Terrbilis 'Orange Black Foot' can be more difficult to determine sex. Male 'Orange Black Foot' are easier to identify due to a loud call that can start between 8 and 10 months of age. Male 'Orange Black Foot' vocal sacks will also be more predominant due to the calling and stretching of the skin. Females will tend to be larger than males. Finn's Frog Farms sells unsexed juvenile frogs, least three months out of the water. Color/Pattern: Orange Black Foot Terribilis are almost identical to other Black Foots. When young, terribilis some out of the water mostly black. As the frogs mature the black coloring will disappear and the frog will be a beautiful orange color with black feet. The nostrils, mouth, and toes will stay black. Social Behavior: These frogs do well housed in groups up to sexual maturity, as long as enough space is provided. As they reach sexual maturity at 18-24 months of age, the social dynamic in a group of Phyllobates Terribilis 'Orange Black Foot' may change. Female 'Orange Black Foot' may wrestle and eat each other's eggs. It may be best to separate frogs into male/female pairs. Finn's Frog Farm strongly recommends against housing different species/morphs of dart frogs. Breeding: Phyllobates terribilis Orange Black Foot are very simple and easy to breed once they start. Sometimes it can take 2-3 years to begin. Generally, eggs are deposited on a smooth broad leaf, or on a petri dish under a cocohut. The eggs hatch into tadpoles, which then take 60-90 days to complete metamorphosis into miniature versions of the adults.
Other Names (How it Got Its Names)
Common names: Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frog, Bicolor Waxy Monkey Frog, Kambo Frog (in reference to its traditional use by indigenous groups).
Called “monkey frog” because of the way it uses its strong limbs and opposable thumbs to climb like a monkey.
“Waxy” refers to the waxy secretions it spreads on its skin to prevent dehydration in hot, dry conditions.
Characteristics
Large, robust arboreal frog with a broad head and muscular limbs.
Known for producing waxy skin secretions, which they spread with their legs as a form of “sunscreen.”
Nocturnal and slow-moving compared to many other frog species.
Recommended Vivarium Size
Minimum: 24” x 18” x 24” for a pair.
Taller enclosures preferred with sturdy branches, cork, and broad-leaf plants.
Must include both climbing areas and horizontal resting branches.
Temperature
Daytime: 75–82°F (24–28°C).
Nighttime: 70–74°F (21–23°C).
Provide a slight gradient for thermoregulation.
Humidity
50–70% average humidity, with occasional spikes to 80% during misting.
Unlike dart frogs, they prefer lower ambient humidity with good ventilation, but still need nightly misting and hydration opportunities.
Size of Frog
Adults can reach 4–5 inches (10–13 cm), making them one of the largest tree frogs in captivity.
Life Span
10–15 years in captivity with proper care.
Feeding
Diet includes crickets, roaches, locusts, and other appropriately sized insects.
Adults can also take larger prey such as moths and the occasional small vertebrate (in the wild).
Feed 2–3 times per week; dust prey with calcium and vitamins.
Color/Pattern
Dorsal coloration is bright to olive green.
Ventral side is pale to creamy white, often with yellow/golden hues on thighs and flanks.
Large, expressive eyes with horizontal pupils.
Social Behavior
Generally tolerant when housed in pairs or small groups.
Males may call loudly at night; aggression is uncommon but monitor if multiple males are housed together.
Require ample space to reduce stress.
How to Determine Sex
Males: slightly smaller, develop nuptial pads on forearms during breeding, and produce deep, resonant calls.
Females: larger, bulkier, especially when gravid.
How to Breed
Stimulate breeding by simulating rainy-season conditions (increased misting, higher humidity, and slightly warmer daytime temps).
Eggs are typically laid on leaves overhanging water, wrapped inside the leaves by the female.
Upon hatching, tadpoles drop into the water below and develop until metamorphosis.
Other Names (How it Got Its Names)
Common names: Tiger Leaf Frog, Tiger-Leg Monkey Frog, Tiger-Leg Leaf Frog.
The name Tiger refers to the bold black-and-orange banding on the legs.
“Monkey frog” comes from their strong climbing ability and use of long limbs to grip branches.
Pithecopus derives from Greek meaning “ape-footed,” again referencing their climbing behavior.
Characteristics
Arboreal, nocturnal frog with long, slender limbs.
Known for bright, eye-catching leg striping that contrasts with its green body.
Excellent climbers, spending most of their time in vegetation above ground.
Recommended Vivarium Size
Minimum: 18” x 18” x 24” for a pair.
Taller enclosures are preferred due to their arboreal lifestyle.
Provide vertical branches, cork, and live plants with broad leaves for perching and egg deposition.
Temperature
Daytime: 74–82°F (23–28°C).
Nighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).
A thermal gradient within the enclosure is beneficial.
Humidity
60–80% range, with nightly misting to simulate natural dew.
Unlike many dart frogs, they prefer slightly lower daytime humidity and good ventilation.
Size of Frog
Adults grow 2–2.5 inches (5–6.5 cm).
Females are slightly larger than males.
Life Span
8–10 years in captivity with proper care.
Feeding
Diet: small crickets, roaches, houseflies, and other appropriately sized insects.
Offer food 3–4 times per week.
Dust prey with calcium and vitamin supplements regularly.
Color/Pattern
Dorsal coloration: bright to dark green, sometimes with a bluish or yellowish tint.
Hind legs: striking black-and-orange banding (“tiger stripes”).
Undersides are pale to white.
Social Behavior
Can be housed in pairs or small groups if space is sufficient.
Males may call and show mild territoriality during breeding season but are generally not aggressive.
How to Determine Sex
Males: slightly smaller, develop nuptial pads (thumb pads) during breeding season, and produce advertisement calls.
Females: larger and bulkier, especially when gravid.
How to Breed
Stimulate breeding by increasing misting and providing a rain chamber setup.
Males call to attract females.
Eggs are laid on folded leaves overhanging water.
Tadpoles drop into the water below after hatching and develop into froglets in aquatic setups.
Description: Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow' are a hardy species of isopod. Once they become established they produce quickly. Dairy Cow isopods are large, active, and have a unique white and black pattern. They are a larger, relatively fast reproducing isopod - many dart frogs will not be able to consume adult laevis, making them a great choice for the vivarium.
In rare cases, starving isopods may attempt to gnaw on small or delicate reptiles or amphibians. We recommend providing supplemental food to your clean up crew in the enclosure.
Native to: Europe
Humidity: Moderate to high
Breeding Speed: Fast
Difficulty: Beginner
Quantity: 10 Count
Description: Koi Mix Isopods (Porcellio scaber "Koi") are a vibrant and hardy isopod morph, prized for their striking mix of orange, white, and gray patterns—resembling the colors of koi fish. Easy to care for and fast-breeding, they’re perfect for both beginners and experienced keepers. Koi Isopods are highly active, excellent for bioactive setups, and add a splash of color to any enclosure.
Native to: Europe
Humidity: Moderate to high
Breeding Speed: Fast
Difficulty: Beginner
Quantity: 10 Count
Description: Add a pop of bright color and high activity to your bioactive setup with Powder Orange Isopods! Porcellionides pruinosus "Powder Orange" are known for their vivid orange coloration, fast movement, and impressive cleaning ability. They're a favorite among reptile keepers and hobbyists looking for an efficient and attractive cleanup crew.
Native to: Mediterranean Region
Humidity: Moderate to high
Breeding Speed: Fast
Difficulty: Beginner
Quantity: 10 Count
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16 ounces
Other Names (How it Got Its Names)
Common names: Vanzolini’s Poison Dart Frog, R. vanzolinii.
Named after Brazilian zoologist and composer Paulo Emílio Vanzolini.
Part of the Ranitomeya genus, known for small, brightly colored dart frogs with parental care behaviors.
Characteristics
Small and delicate frog with bold black, yellow, and sometimes orange markings.
Known for unique parental care: males transport tadpoles, and females feed them with unfertilized eggs.
Considered one of the rarer and more sought-after Ranitomeya species.
Recommended Vivarium Size
Minimum: 18” x 18” x 18” for a pair or trio.
Taller enclosures (24” high or more) with bromeliads and climbing space are ideal.
Provide dense live planting, cork, and plenty of leaf litter.
Temperature
Daytime: 72–78°F (22–25°C).
Nighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).
Avoid temps above 80°F.
Humidity
80–100%, maintained with frequent misting.
Bromeliads or water-holding plants are essential for tadpole care.
Size of Frog
Adults: ~0.75–1 inch (2–2.5 cm).
Life Span
8–12 years in captivity with proper care.
Feeding
Diet: small insects — Drosophila melanogaster and D. hydei fruit flies, springtails, and isopods.
Feed daily; dust prey with calcium and multivitamins several times weekly.
Color/Pattern
Striking black base with bright yellow or orange dorsal markings.
Limbs are typically blue to turquoise with black reticulations.
High contrast pattern makes them visually stunning.
Social Behavior
Best housed in pairs or trios; larger groups can become stressed or aggressive.
Known for cooperative parental care within pairs.
Males may call with a soft buzzing trill.
How to Determine Sex
Males: smaller, slimmer, develop calling behavior.
Females: larger, fuller-bodied, especially when gravid.
Juveniles are very difficult to sex until maturity.
How to Breed
Provide film canisters, bromeliads, or leaf axils for egg-laying.
Males call to attract females; eggs are laid on smooth, moist surfaces.
Males transport tadpoles to bromeliads; females provide unfertilized eggs as food.
Tadpoles metamorphose into froglets in ~2–3 months depending on conditions.
🌟 Ranitomeya vanzolinii is considered a collector’s dart frog because of its rarity, striking colors, and fascinating parental behaviors.
Other Names (How it Got Its Names)
Common names: Fantastic Poison Dart Frog, Nominal Fantastica.
Fantastica = “fantastic,” referencing its spectacular coloration.
“True Nominal” refers to the original described population/locality, which displays the classic color and pattern associated with the species.
Characteristics
Small, delicate dart frog species with vivid colors and striking markings.
Arboreal and highly visual, often active during the day.
Known for its bold patterns but also more sensitive compared to larger Dendrobates species.
Recommended Vivarium Size
Minimum: 18” x 18” x 18” for a pair or trio.
Prefer taller, planted enclosures (24” height ideal) with bromeliads, vines, and climbing structures.
Provide leaf litter and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Temperature
Daytime: 72–78°F (22–25°C).
Nighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).
Avoid sustained exposure above 80°F.
Humidity
80–100%, with frequent misting.
Requires bromeliads or small water-filled plants for tadpole deposition.
Size of Frog
Adults reach ~0.75–1.1 inches (2–2.8 cm).
Life Span
8–12 years in captivity with proper care.
Feeding
Diet: very small prey — fruit flies (D. melanogaster and D. hydei), springtails, isopods.
Feed daily; dust prey with calcium and vitamins 2–3 times per week.
Color/Pattern
True Nominal morph typically has a bright orange-red head and front body with black banding.
Limbs are blue with black reticulated (net-like) markings.
Distinctive high-contrast “mask-like” facial pattern makes them especially striking.
Social Behavior
Best housed in pairs or trios due to territorial tendencies.
Males may call frequently but aggression is less severe than in some Oophaga species.
Visual barriers and vertical space help reduce stress in groups.
How to Determine Sex
Males: smaller, slimmer, with distinct advertisement calls.
Females: larger, rounder body when gravid.
Difficult to sex juveniles until maturity.
How to Breed
Provide film canisters, bromeliads, or petri dishes for egg deposition.
Males call to attract females, eggs laid in concealed moist spots.
Parents transport tadpoles individually to water sources in bromeliads or small pools.
Tadpoles may be fed by parents with unfertilized eggs or raised separately in aquatic setups.
✨ The Ranitomeya fantastica “True Nominal” is prized for its classic orange-and-blue contrast and is considered one of the jewels of the dart frog hobby.
Other Names (How it Got Its Names)
Commonly called the Banded Imitator Poison Dart Frog.
Imitator refers to its ability to mimic the coloration of other dart frog species in the wild.
The Banded morph is named for its bold black-and-yellow striped pattern across the body.
Characteristics
Small, active, and highly visual frog.
Known for complex social behaviors and being one of the few dart frogs to exhibit true monogamy in the wild.
Famous for strong parental care, with both males and females involved in raising tadpoles.
Recommended Vivarium Size
Minimum: 18” x 18” x 18” for a pair or trio.
Larger setups (24” tall or more) are highly recommended because this is a vertical-climbing species.
Heavily planted vivarium with bromeliads, vines, and cork bark works best.
Temperature
Daytime: 72–78°F (22–25°C).
Nighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).
Avoid temperatures above 80°F for long periods.
Humidity
80–100%, with consistent misting and live plants.
Bromeliads or water-holding plants are especially important for tadpole deposition.
Size of Frog
Adults are small, averaging 0.75–1 inch (2–2.5 cm).
Life Span
8–12 years in captivity with proper care.
Feeding
Diet consists primarily of small prey items: flightless fruit flies (D. melanogaster and D. hydei), springtails, isopods, and pinhead crickets.
Feed daily; dust prey regularly with calcium and vitamins.
Color/Pattern
The Banded morph shows alternating yellow and black bands running laterally across the body.
Limbs often display greenish or bluish tones.
This pattern provides strong contrast and makes them a visually striking dart frog.
Social Behavior
Can be kept in pairs or small groups if space allows.
Known for social interactions and pair bonding.
Less aggressive compared to Oophaga species but still monitor for dominance behaviors.
How to Determine Sex
Males: slightly smaller, more vocal, and develop calling behavior.
Females: larger, rounder body when gravid.
Sexing juveniles can be difficult until maturity.
How to Breed
Provide film canisters, petri dishes, or bromeliads for egg deposition.
Males call to attract females, and eggs are laid on smooth surfaces.
Both parents participate in tadpole transport to water-filled bromeliads.
Tadpoles are fed unfertilized eggs by the female until metamorphosis.
Other Names (How it Got Its Names)
Common names: Tarapoto Imitator Dart Frog, Tarapoto Morph.
Ranitomeya = “tree frog,” imitator = “imitator,” due to the species’ mimicry of other dart frogs in the wild.
“Tarapoto” refers to the locality in Peru where this morph originates.
Characteristics
Small, colorful dart frog known for its strong parental care.
One of the only dart frogs known to form monogamous pairs in the wild.
Hardy for a Ranitomeya, making it popular in the hobby.
Recommended Vivarium Size
Minimum: 18” x 18” x 18” for a pair or trio.
Vertical enclosures (24” tall or more) are ideal.
Provide bromeliads, cork tubes, leaf litter, and dense live plants.
Temperature
Daytime: 72–78°F (22–25°C).
Nighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).
Avoid temps above 80°F.
Humidity
80–100%, maintained with misting and live planting.
Bromeliads or water-holding plants are essential for tadpole rearing.
Size of Frog
Adults: ~0.75–1 inch (2–2.5 cm).
Life Span
8–12 years in captivity with proper care.
Feeding
Small prey: Drosophila melanogaster and D. hydei fruit flies, springtails, isopods.
Feed daily; dust feeders with calcium and multivitamins 2–3 times weekly.
Color/Pattern
The Tarapoto morph typically has a bright orange to red head and dorsum with black banding or blotches.
Limbs are usually blue to turquoise with black reticulations.
Bold, high-contrast coloration similar to R. fantastica, but smaller and with different parental behaviors.
Social Behavior
Best housed in pairs or trios.
Known for pair-bonding and cooperative parental care.
Less aggressive than larger Dendrobates, but visual barriers help reduce stress.
How to Determine Sex
Males: smaller, slimmer, produce soft buzzing calls.
Females: larger, fuller-bodied, especially when gravid.
Juveniles are difficult to sex until maturity.
How to Breed
Provide film canisters, petri dishes, or bromeliads for egg deposition.
Males call to attract females; eggs are laid on smooth, moist surfaces.
Both parents transport tadpoles to bromeliads or small pools of water.
Tadpoles are fed unfertilized eggs by the female until metamorphosis.
✨ Ranitomeya imitator “Tarapoto” is admired for its brilliant orange-and-blue contrast and dedicated parental care, making it both stunning and fascinating to keep.
