{"product_id":"ranitomeya-imitator-banded","title":"Ranitomeya Imitator 'Banded'","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"122\" data-start=\"82\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"120\" data-start=\"82\"\u003eOther Names (How it Got Its Names)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"414\" data-start=\"123\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"182\" data-start=\"123\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"182\" data-start=\"125\"\u003eCommonly called the \u003cem data-end=\"179\" data-start=\"145\"\u003eBanded Imitator Poison Dart Frog\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"185\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"231\" data-start=\"221\"\u003eImitator\u003c\/em\u003e refers to its ability to mimic the coloration of other dart frog species in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"414\" data-start=\"320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"414\" data-start=\"322\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-end=\"334\" data-start=\"326\"\u003eBanded\u003c\/em\u003e morph is named for its bold black-and-yellow striped pattern across the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"437\" data-start=\"416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"435\" data-start=\"416\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"438\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"480\" data-start=\"438\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"480\" data-start=\"440\"\u003eSmall, active, and highly visual frog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"593\" data-start=\"481\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"593\" data-start=\"483\"\u003eKnown for complex social behaviors and being one of the few dart frogs to exhibit true monogamy in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"596\"\u003eFamous for strong parental care, with both males and females involved in raising tadpoles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"721\" data-start=\"690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"719\" data-start=\"690\"\u003eRecommended Vivarium Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"722\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"722\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"724\"\u003eMinimum: 18” x 18” x 18” for a pair or trio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"875\" data-start=\"771\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"875\" data-start=\"773\"\u003eLarger setups (24” tall or more) are highly recommended because this is a vertical-climbing species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"878\"\u003eHeavily planted vivarium with bromeliads, vines, and cork bark works best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"973\" data-start=\"956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"971\" data-start=\"956\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"974\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"974\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"976\"\u003eDaytime: 72–78°F (22–25°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"1008\"\u003eNighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eAvoid temperatures above 80°F for long periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1093\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"1093\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1108\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003e80–100%, with consistent misting and live plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003eBromeliads or water-holding plants are especially important for tadpole deposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003eSize of Frog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1325\" data-start=\"1270\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1325\" data-start=\"1270\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1325\" data-start=\"1272\"\u003eAdults are small, averaging 0.75–1 inch (2–2.5 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003eLife Span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1345\"\u003e8–12 years in captivity with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003eDiet consists primarily of small prey items: flightless fruit flies (\u003cem data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003eD. melanogaster\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1497\"\u003eD. hydei\u003c\/em\u003e), springtails, isopods, and pinhead crickets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003eFeed daily; dust prey regularly with calcium and vitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1637\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003eColor\/Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1874\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003eThe Banded morph shows alternating yellow and black bands running laterally across the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1739\"\u003eLimbs often display greenish or bluish tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1874\" data-start=\"1787\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1874\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003eThis pattern provides strong contrast and makes them a visually striking dart frog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1876\"\u003eSocial Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2101\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003eCan be kept in pairs or small groups if space allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003eKnown for social interactions and pair bonding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2101\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2101\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003eLess aggressive compared to \u003cem data-end=\"2047\" data-start=\"2038\"\u003eOophaga\u003c\/em\u003e species but still monitor for dominance behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2129\" data-start=\"2103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2127\" data-start=\"2103\"\u003eHow to Determine Sex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2301\" data-start=\"2130\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"2130\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"2132\"\u003eMales: slightly smaller, more vocal, and develop calling behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2247\" data-start=\"2201\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2247\" data-start=\"2203\"\u003eFemales: larger, rounder body when gravid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2301\" data-start=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2301\" data-start=\"2250\"\u003eSexing juveniles can be difficult until maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2321\" data-start=\"2303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2319\" data-start=\"2303\"\u003eHow to Breed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2622\" data-start=\"2322\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"2322\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"2324\"\u003eProvide film canisters, petri dishes, or bromeliads for egg deposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2470\" data-start=\"2398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2470\" data-start=\"2400\"\u003eMales call to attract females, and eggs are laid on smooth surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2548\" data-start=\"2471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2548\" data-start=\"2473\"\u003eBoth parents participate in tadpole transport to water-filled bromeliads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2622\" data-start=\"2549\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2622\" data-start=\"2551\"\u003eTadpoles are fed unfertilized eggs by the female until metamorphosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default 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