Description
Other Names (How it Got Its Names)
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Common names: Orange Black-Foot Terribilis, Golden Poison Frog (Orange morph).
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Phyllobates = “leaf climber,” terribilis = “terrible,” a reference to its potency in the wild — the most toxic frog known.
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“Orange Black Foot” describes this morph’s bright orange body paired with black feet/leg tips.
Characteristics
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Large, robust dart frog species.
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Bold, confident, and very visible in captivity.
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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
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Minimum: 18” x 18” x 18” for a pair.
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Larger setups (24” x 18” x 18” or bigger) are recommended for groups, as these frogs are active and sizable.
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Provide plenty of open floor space, leaf litter, cork hides, and dense planting.
Temperature
Humidity
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70–90%, with daily misting.
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Provide moist microhabitats but maintain some airflow to prevent stagnant conditions.
Size of Frog
Life Span
Feeding
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Diet: D. melanogaster and D. hydei fruit flies, pinhead crickets, small roaches, springtails, and isopods.
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Feed daily; dust prey with calcium and multivitamins several times weekly.
Color/Pattern
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Brilliant orange body coloration.
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Distinctive black feet and lower legs, setting it apart from standard Orange and Mint morphs.
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A rare and highly sought-after morph among collectors.
Social Behavior
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More social than many dart frogs; can often be housed in small groups with adequate space.
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Less aggressive than many Dendrobates tinctorius morphs.
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Bold and visible during the day.
How to Determine Sex
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Males: smaller, slimmer, with subtle buzzing calls.
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Females: larger, fuller-bodied, especially when gravid.
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Juveniles difficult to sex until maturity.
How to Breed
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Provide smooth, moist laying sites (petri dishes, film canisters, or broad leaves).
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Males call softly to attract females; eggs are laid in concealed moist areas.
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Eggs hatch in 10–14 days; tadpoles can be raised in aquatic setups.
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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.
