{"product_id":"dendrobates-auratus-costa-rican-green-and-black-melanistic","title":"Dendrobates auratus 'Costa Rican Green and Black' Melanistic","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eOther Names (How it Got Its Names)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"453\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eCommon names: \u003cem data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eGreen and Black Poison Dart Frog\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eAuratus Dart Frog\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eAuratus\u003c\/em\u003e means “golden” in Latin — the species was originally described from gold-tinged forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"453\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eGreen \u0026amp; Black\u003c\/em\u003e morph is the most iconic and widespread, named for its metallic green or turquoise patterning contrasted with jet-black markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"753\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eHardy, bold dart frog species with striking coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"626\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eWidely distributed in Central and South America, with many regional color variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"753\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eKnown for being slightly more secretive than \u003cem data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eD. tinctorius\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eD. leucomelas\u003c\/em\u003e, but still active in well-planted vivaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eRecommended Vivarium Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eMinimum: 18” x 18” x 18” for a pair or trio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eLarger setups (24” x 18” x 18” or bigger) are best for groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eProvide dense planting, leaf litter, and horizontal as well as vertical climbing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eDaytime: 72–78°F (22–25°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eNighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eAvoid extended exposure above 80°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e70–90%, with regular misting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eLikes moist leaf litter and microclimates but also benefits from ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eSize of Frog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eAdults reach 1.2–1.6 inches (3–4 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eLife Span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e10–15 years in captivity with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eMain diet: fruit flies (\u003cem data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eD. melanogaster\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eD. hydei\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eSupplements: springtails, isopods, pinhead crickets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eFeed daily; dust prey with calcium and vitamins 2–3 times per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eColor\/Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eMetallic green or turquoise base coloration with irregular black banding or spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003ePattern and brightness can vary depending on locality and genetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eIn good lighting, the green often appears iridescent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eSocial Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eCan be housed in pairs or small groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eMore tolerant of group living than some other dart frogs but still monitor for dominance, especially among males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eSlightly shy in heavily trafficked rooms but grow bolder with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eHow to Determine Sex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eMales: slightly smaller, slimmer, with toe pads adapted for calling; produce soft trills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eFemales: larger, rounder, especially when gravid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eHow to Breed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eProvide moist laying sites such as petri dishes, film canisters, or leaf axils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003eMales call to attract females, fertilizing eggs externally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003eEggs hatch in 10–14 days; tadpoles can be removed and raised in separate aquatic setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003eMetamorphosis occurs in ~2–3 months depending on care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default 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