{"product_id":"ranitomeya-variabilis","title":"Ranitomeya Variabilis -Southern","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eOther Names (How it Got Its Names)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eCommon names: \u003cem data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eSouthern Variabilis Poison Dart Frog\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eSouthern Variable Dart Frog\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eVariabilis\u003c\/em\u003e = “variable,” named for the species’ wide range of color and pattern morphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eThe “Southern” morph refers to populations from southern Peru, which show distinctive coloration compared to northern\/local morphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eSmall arboreal dart frog with bold coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eActive and visual, often perching on leaves and mid-level plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eKnown for being one of the more adaptable \u003cem data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eRanitomeya\u003c\/em\u003e species in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eRecommended Vivarium Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eMinimum: 18” x 18” x 18” for a pair or trio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eTaller enclosures (24” high or more) preferred, with bromeliads and vertical climbing options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eProvide live plants, leaf litter, cork, and multiple hiding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eDaytime: 72–78°F (22–25°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eNighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eAvoid temps above 80°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e80–100%, with daily misting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eRequires bromeliads or water-holding plants for tadpole transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eSize of Frog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eAdults: 0.75–1.1 inches (2–2.8 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eLife Span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e8–12 years in captivity with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eDiet: small insects — \u003cem data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eDrosophila melanogaster\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eD. hydei\u003c\/em\u003e fruit flies, springtails, isopods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eFeed daily; dust prey with calcium and vitamins several times weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eColor\/Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eThe Southern morph typically shows a bright \u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eyellow or green body\u003c\/strong\u003e with heavy \u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eblack reticulated (net-like) markings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eLimbs are usually \u003cstrong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eblue or turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e with black webbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003ePattern is less variable than northern\/local morphs, with a more consistent reticulated look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eSocial Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eBest housed in pairs or trios; small groups possible if space is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eMales may call frequently; visual barriers reduce territorial stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eNot as aggressive as \u003cem data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eOophaga\u003c\/em\u003e, but still monitor group interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eHow to Determine Sex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003eMales: smaller, slimmer, with soft buzzing\/trill calls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eFemales: larger, rounder when gravid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eJuveniles can be difficult to sex until maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eHow to Breed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eProvide film canisters, petri dishes, or bromeliads for egg laying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eMales call to attract females; eggs are deposited on smooth, moist surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003eParents transport tadpoles individually to bromeliads or small water pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003eTadpoles feed on detritus and microfauna; some parental care may include egg feeding depending on locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003eMetamorphosis occurs in ~2–3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003e🌿 The \u003cem data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003eSouthern R. variabilis\u003c\/em\u003e is admired for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003eclean, reticulated pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003evivid blue legs\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the more visually striking \u003cem data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003eRanitomeya\u003c\/em\u003e morphs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default 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