Before You Get Dart Frogs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ธ.ค. 2016
- Thinking about dart frogs, but don't know what you don't know? In this video, our frog experts talk about what you should know before getting your first dart frogs. They make amazing pets, but be prepared!
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"it can lead to many more interests" that's exactly how I got here! For me it started with a sphagnum moss terrarium, and then i got springtails for the mold and now im here lol!
Bought two Tinctorius Citronella from Josh’s Frogs about a year ago. Doing well and have had zero health issues. Shipped with care and great customer service.
i didn't know they lost their poisson
makes me want them even more :D
:)
@Matthew Soltysiak *laughing in French*
So pretty! I think this is better than a fish tank.
Dj Minecart I agree
Looked at your videos, dart frog tank is 100% prettier.
@npc 2567894762/start-run/time I think he specifically means the tank, not the creatures, but I'd say either enclosure can be ridiculously beautiful in the right hands
I have a saltwater reef tank, and want a dart frog vivarium.
I like shrimp and planted fish tanks just as much actually. I’ve never had frogs tho.
They're so gorgeous! I don't know if I'm up for the upkeep but man, just a pleasure to watch
Bioactive are very simple to upkeep as long as it's done correctly, if so the tank will pretty much take care of itself aside from a little spot cleaning
Great video!!
I love how you really broke this all down to the basics to the advanced you will def be the place I get my frogs when I get them gj with everything guys best type of people to get pets from it's great to see someone really doing things right great job to all of you
i have seen your website u have earned a sub
Cool video in planing on getting some dart frogs
Is it true that you can keep mourning geckos and dart frogs in the same enclosure? If so what size enclosure would you think it best to keep them in? Also what dart frog species would do best with Mourning geckos if they can be kept together?
It is true! It depends on how many of each you have, but you'd most likely want at least an 18x18x18. You can do most of the larger species - tinctorius, auratus, or leucomelas :) It's just important that they're introduced when they're both young so they can acclimate better.
joshsfrogsvideos couldnt be said better
yes
Mine is 72x24x36
Do you have to add more substrate to your vivarium over the years as it begins to break down in the natural environment? Is adding leaf litter on top enough to maintain the substrate level as it breaks down? If so how often should these things be added?
I’m getting a frog soon. Dart frogs are one of my options and I think might be the one I get.
Hi what is the best thing to use to keep the temperature above 65? Heating pad or heating lamp
i am saving up for dart frogs specifically dendrobetas tinctorias patricas
I want to get 2 Dundrabates tinctorious what genders should I get
Would there be an issue in keeping a blue, bumble bee, and a green and black frog together? If not, what size of a vivarium would you recommend?
We strongly recommend against mixing different species/morphs of dart frogs. I'd start out with a 20H/18x18x18 for 2-3 frogs.
Hi. 🖐 If two I would have a male and female, if three what would you suggest they be? All male, all female or if combined, what would be a good combination? A female and two males or vice versa?
@@GreenGrasshoppa I believe you would want 2 males 1 female, I think females may fight from what I’ve heard. Also, don’t mix different types of dart frogs in the same enclosure
What a great video this is....
what would you suggest for a little bit of added heating, a small external heating pad?
That can help with a few degrees. Another good option would be a submersible aquarium heater in the false bottom of the vivarium (under water).
Can you keep them with crested geckos
Josh's is the best for all your dart frogs needs!!!
im going tho a reptile expo ofer 6 weak and i am gona buy smoe pylobetas terrebilis
I wish I could get them shipped to Australia:(
Can you get joshes frogs in Eurooe
Do you guys ever breed white’s tree frogs? Perhaps I missed it, but I didn’t see them on your site. I’m starting with them and will eventually move up to dart frogs!
We're working on it, Greg!
We have some white's tree frogs available on our website right now!
Austin
I'd just like to know which type of dart frogs have the loudest calls, i'm very interested in owning some and I love the sound of wild life so i'd love some loud little frogs.
I think Leucomelas, and Phyllobates species are way up there in loudness.
I had a pacman once, and didn't know they bark too! Lol
Watching old videos and saw my own comment from 4 years ago, I don't even remember asking this question.
What is the minimum size tank for 2 dendrobates tinctorius's
I would not keep them in anything less than a 20H or 18x18x18.
Is it possible to feed them superworms?
A hotel room for my frog... Sounds great
Would a tall or wide aquarium be better? Would a 20-30 gallon work for 3 frogs?
It depends, a bit, on what kind of frog you plan to house in the tank. Taller vivaria are great for species of frog that enjoy climbing, like our various tree frogs, smaller dart frogs (like thumbnails), and even our bigger darts sometimes enjoy a bit of a vertical climb; however, frogs like our Solomon Island leaf frogs, Pacman frogs, and our bumblebee toads, don't utilize vertical space very much at all and would prefer more horizontal space to wander all over--or, in the case of Pacman frogs, burrow in. Dart frogs still won't hang out right around the top of their tanks as often as other frog species, though, so if kept in a tank that also has one or two Mourning Geckos in it, the geckos tend to get a lot more use out of that vivarium's height.
Similarly, different frogs have different space needs if they're kept in groups. Our thumbnail dart frogs only need about 5-7 gallons of personal space per frog in a vivaria, whereas any of our larger darts need closer to 10 gallons of space in the tank per frog, for them to be comfortable. A 20-gallon tank can house about 1-3 dart frogs comfortably, or 3-4 thumbnail darts.
Tree frogs and other species bigger than our largest dart frogs tend to need even more space (slight exception being Pacman frogs again, which are sit-and-wait predators with less need for a large territory) per frog. You would want closer to a 30-gallon size for 2-4 of the following: Amazon Milk Frogs, or Red-Eyed Tree Frogs, or Borneo Eared Frogs, or Mossy Frogs, or Tonkin Bug-Eyed frogs, or Solomon Island Leaf frogs. (Don't mix species, though; it's a bad idea. Also don't put mourning geckos with frogs bigger than dart frogs, because they might get eaten.)
can I use a usb humidifier in the tank
You can - just make sure the tank doesn't get too wet. You'll still want to mist to get waste and such down to the substrate, where springtails can eat it.
Also are depending on what colour dart frog you get is it different care ?
All dart frog care is very similar with minimum differences.
Thank you,
Arianna
Strange there was no talk of humidity. Or did I miss it?
I have just only learned about dart frogs but I have a question that is is there different coloured dart frogs but in the same species?so like u could have different colours in 1 tank ?
No you would need to keep the same type of frogs with the same types! :)
Will the springtails and other insects that are placed into the vivarium escape? I don’t have any fears regarding insects but I also don’t want insects crawling all around my office space either. Any words of wisdom?
I am usually not at home on the weekends and take a week long vacation once or twice a year, because of this would it still be reasonable to get a dart frog?
Absolutely! I'd recommend going with a bigger tank (so there is plenty of microfauna present for extra food), but that shouldn't be a problem. I'd consider automating misting and putting your lighting on a timer.
Thank you! What kind of dart frog would you suggest for a beginner that is easy and doesn't make much noise?
Auratus and tinctorius are great choices.
you would probably need a Mistking to automatically mist your tank when you are away.
I have a 29 gallon fish tank that's 30 L x12 W x18 H, would that be appropriate and can you easily keep them in a fish tank if it has a properly covered lid? How many could you fit in there?
You can keep 3-4 regular sized dart frogs in a 29gal or if you're doing communal thumbnails (Ventrimaculata and Sirensis) you can keep 5-6.
Do you ship to Germany and if yes which frog would be better for a beginner a red eye tree frog or Dendrobates tinctorius?
We do not.
Nobody red eyed tree for beginner in my opinion
I dont know if you talk about this but can you have two different types of dart frogs together?
Mixing different species is a no, as there are often differences in size and aggression levels. Different morphs however are okay to keep together.
I want to get 2 dentrobaites aratus, any tank sizes you recommend? and should i put a water bowl in?( I don't want them to breed )
I would suggest a 20 gallon or larger for them. Building a mini ecosystem can be difficult in anything smaller. As long as you set them up properly a water bowl is not necessary. I would recommend reading up on Dart Frog care in our blogs at www.joshsfrogs.com/catalog/blog/
I would love to keep one I care for many fish I think this will not be to much of a challlange but will cost a good 500$.I guess I’m waiting for my birthday now
Can they eat crickets?
can you feed them mealworms? i have a gecko and many fish that love them
Don’t think so 🤔
Flightless fruit flys are best
I know this is an older video but i saw online where you can keep dart frogs with mourning geckos and if you can what tank size or species of frog would you recommend
Hi Alejandro,
The larger the tank the better. I'd recommend keeping them with larger species, such as tinctorius, leucomelas, or auratus. I would not keep mourning geckos with thumbnails.
joshsfrogsvideos What tank size do you recommend for a Auratus Azureus and a Mourning Gecko?
@@samsaraojoneibolt4084 18x18x18
Are thumb nail dart frogs food for beginners because I want to keep something that lives only 10 year's
One more question, how do you move a copper cheeked tree frog to a vivarium without it escaping? Mine already attempted once.
We do not currently work with copper cheeked frogs. All of the frogs we sell are captive bred and the dart frogs are specifically non poisonous. Thinks like milk frogs and many toads will always have the potential to be toxic with enough harassment. In regards to moving frogs, it is always important to firmly hold the frog without harming them. One way to do this is by holding around the pelvis with the legs extended to prevent them from jumping around.
I really want a pair of dendrobates azurus
Go for it - they're amazing amphibians!
Can you keep more than one of the same species in one tank?
In the dart frog hobby, morphs are actually separate populations/collection points/imports of frogs, and should be kept separate. They have different adult sizes, rates of growth, and levels of aggression. They may also hybridize. For these same reasons, we recommend keeping species separate.
You guys dont sell copper cheeked?
No
Hi! I have a 1footh height 1 foot length and 6 inch width glass aqaurium . can i house 1 or 2 in here? Maybe a grow out tank, but i want them to be in there forever. However, i want them to be healthy. I know there are some darts that dont get big, can i have the species of them?
With some types this may be a good raising tank, but i would suggest finding a larger tank for a long term home.
Thank you
Thomas
Which dart frog is the quietest? Also if I was to do a larger vid say 50ish gallons how many frogs could live in it? Thanks
Auratus and tinctorius are pretty quiet. 3-5 of them would do well in that size of a tank. With tinctorius, watch out for aggression between females as they mature. Auratus are great in groups as adults.
can i use warm lambs sorry for my english it's not my main langauge
Hello,
I believe you mean warm lamps, as in light bulbs. You can, as long as you don't let your dart frogs get over 80 F (27 C)
Hey, I was looking at your website and noticed some of the dart frogs are out of stock or on back order. How often do you guys update your stock or receive new quantities? thanks
All frogs we sell are bred buy us (for you!). We update inventory every Tuesday.
How big of a terrarium would you recommend for a beginner who is going to purchase 2-3 dart frogs and also what lighting would be appropriate for this terrarium?
Thanks
A 24x18x18 is a great size for most dart frogs. The Exo Terra Medium Compact Top, together with 3 Green Gro 13w leds, would work well.
Can I keep one bumblebee dart frog in a 12" 12" 18" ???
No - I'd recommend at least an 18x18x18 or 20H.
The black frogs with yellow polka dots? What are they called? Is there a specific name ?
Bumble bee something like that
1:17 ... the toe
yeshe tiktik hhaha.
where’s josh
How well do bumble bee dart frogs do in groups in a puladarium? Im think about getting dart frogs but i cant choose between bumble bees or the auratus to put in my puladarium (it is also gonna have mourning geckos)
Leucomelas do wonderful in groups. They are generally the best dart frog when you are looking to have several in a viv. Just ensure it is easy for the frogs to get out of the water. Dart frogs are not swimmers and can get ex-hosted very quickly and possibly even drown.
joshsfrogsvideos would a couple of plants near the edge of the water along with a flat slope from the water to the land do good? Also do you sell adult bumble bee males on your website, i want to get 3 adult males because i love their call but i dont want them breeding.
I would suggest a slope that is less than 30 degrees and the plants will always help. Making this type of slope along wherever the land meets the water will help to ensure the frogs can easily get out of the water. This will greatly reduce the possibility of drowning.
Ok thanks!
What species of poison dart frogs can go with mourning geckos
Most can but am more worried bout mourning geckos escaping be sure to secure the enclosure well.
Hello! I was considering getting an auratus since they've been my dream pets since I was a kid. Would a 12×12×12 be enough for just a single frog? And is it hard to spot them in that size terrarium?
Good afternoon,
Thank you for reaching out to us. The smallest recommended tank is a 18x18x18. They do tend to hide in the tank but you can still spot them in there.
~Christy
Many thanks! I will definitely keep that in mind. Cheers
As always have a great day!
Christy
@@tanygio2789 dont listennto him get a 10 gal tank the measurements are 18 12 10
@@aarongonzalez4458 10gal are fine for thumbnail dart frogs, but 18x18x18 are great for larger ones.
can i keep different kinds of dart frogs in one vivarium?
We strongly recommend against it. They don't tend to do well with each other over the long term.
No u can’t
Oliver Obeid depends on the breed
@@oliverobeid8352 why can't you
@@aarongonzalez4458 because they will fight each others for food and dominance and the loser will not eat and it will die 😔
I just happened to find this video from a Facebook group. I didn't know Dart frogs weren't poisonous in captivity. I always assumed it was a natural toxin the frog created
I have many questions considering light I couldnt get answered through my Google search... Something like how do I hide the ugly lightbulbs? What kind of light do frogs need? Is UV light necessary or is it enough to light it once a week for half an hour? And if so where should I place it? I want to make a 90x45x45 paludarium with a waterfall and a small pond, considering the length of it (90cm) and that the enclosure is not very high how do I manage the lights? I thought about 2/3 of the ground being earth for the frogs and the other 1/3 is the pond. Is that too small for the frogs? And if I put a waterfall in it is it really necessary to have a rain maker? Or can I just spray it once/twice a day with condensed water
What species of frog are looking to house in this enclosure? To try to blanket answer some other questions that apply to most species of frog: Many frogs are exposed to UVB in the wild so we like to provide it to frogs when it makes sense to This includes most tree frogs and toads and excludes dart frogs because they require glass tops which will block the UVB. You would want to have a 12 on and 12 off schedule for the UVB light if your situation warrants it. Regular light from regular CFLs or LEDs should be used regardless in a 12 on 12 off cycle with all frogs. Ponds and waterfalls are very subjective on whether they're a compatible so I'll answer those questions once I know what you're wanting to work with.
@@JoshsFrogs I would use normal daylight lamps (neon tubes because of the length) regardless of UV in a 12/12 schedule. I've heard that good beginner frogs are dentrobates tinctorus azaerus and that would be my favorite if possible
We tend to discourage waterfalls and ponds with dart frogs because they are not good swimmers as they lack webbing between their toes. That being said people have done it and been successful but it can pose a drowning risk. You also need to ensure that the water stays clean and away from the substrate as it can cause bad bacteria to grow and become harmful to the frog. Water features are really cool but a lot of extra maintenance has to go into making them practical. It all depends on how much work you want to put into the tank building process and maintenance.
But what about the batrochotoxin....I didn't hear you meantion it
It was stated in the first two minutes that captive bred frogs are not poisonous.
Ive only searched this and king cobra care for a meme now i want one
Are the frogs you guys sell are already captive and non-poisonous?
Raymond Lam it was clearly stated in the video that they only sell captive bred and captive bred are non poisonous.
I cant seem to find any info on this...but are there any zoonotic diseases that are transferrable to humans from frogs? Whether it be parasitic, viral, etc?
Nothing that washing your hands after handling will prevent!
So I got a question.
I live in Florida and a pet store nearby has dart frogs and I want one really badly. But since its already so humid and hot here both inside and outside I just want to know is it still a misting situation and no heat pad? I have my scorpions off heat pads since its around 76 - 77 in my house all the time (I dont do cold) and in the winter, my house is 72 with heat on.
Hello! It looks like your temps are perfect for dart frogs! Following is the care guide with great information:
www.joshsfrogs.com/catalog/blog/2008/06/poison-dart-frog-caresheet/
Why dont you try Himalayan toad frog for some experiments they have human skin colour and brown spot variations!
I've never seen this species available in the US hobby before!
Which human skin color? Lol
Josh's Frogs Have you guys ever heard or kept Surinam toads? They're the only frogs/toads that will give me the creeps and the goosebumps..
0:40 WOW what type is this guy?! so cool
Can you get joshes frogs in Europe
David Tobin Probably not but I’m sure there is a separate company that would sell them there.
What is the species at 0:40?
Logan Reynolds I believe it is a bumblebee dart
Can you buy phantasmal dart frogs
Just wondering I think they look cool
Yes we have started working with Epipedobates anthonyi 'Santa Isabel' - Phantasmal Poison Dart Frog and hope to see them coming out of the water this summer/fall.
would it be a bad idea to put a snake in there with them considering they have aposematic coloration would the snake eat em🧐🧐🧐
THE WOAT yes doing that puts the snake and frogs in constant stress plus you would need a much larger vivarium
How many azureus blue dart frogs in a 18x18x24?
Its way to little for ones
@@snaskasten6773
This is inches I forgot to mention that.
@@snaskasten6773
In CM that is 45x45x60 cm. Sorry about that I forget that we Americans don't have international system of units.
It’s been a year and I doubt this is still a worry but you still didn’t have an answer, so here’s one: 3-4 dart frogs would be good for that size of tank.
@@pearldab7781
Thank you. I have not gotten dart frogs yet. It is still something I plan on getting I just paused because I was moving.
What kind of tank is that at? 3:41
That is a habisphere from ExoTerra, unfortunately they have stopped production of this item:(
joshsfrogsvideos Oh that's just unfortunate. Such a good look piece of glass IMO.
We loved it also:(
So poison dart frogs are not actually poisonous.
They are! Just not in captivity. It’s due to their diet in the wild.
I need to find cheap poisonus dartfrogs frogs and supplies
You can price out our items here
www.joshsfrogs.com
By the way, you forgot to mention, they can be extremely loud.
How often can you handle them
You do not want to handle the dart frogs as the oils from our kin can harm them. Their skin is porous so if you need to handle them use gloves to protect them or wash/sanitize your hands before moving them.
I'm still kinda scared to touch em. Can I even touch em?
CptKent s probably avoid it unless you have to
It’s been a year so you probably won’t read this BUT. Captive poison darts are not toxic at all. What makes them poisonous in the wild is the type of insects they eat but in captivity they don’t eat them; they eat other things such as fruit flies. But I wouldn’t choose to touch them as their skin is very sensitive to human touch as the salts, chemicals, any soaps etc can damage them :)
@@kieranrobertson8078 Well whats supppp
@@kieranrobertson8078 I dont even remember writing this, or why I wrote it
I saw my first dart frogs today... They are much, MUCH smaller than I thought they were... They can sit easily on my little fingernail... That is way too small for me, I thought their bodies would be the size of the end knuckle of a finger anyway, up to the end thumb knuckle. It discouraged me toward them.
It all depends on which kinds you get! The "thumbnail" dart frogs are much smaller, likely the one you saw. Or you could have seen a young dart frog, as they morph out of the water very small and grow. The most common dart frogs we sell, Dendrobates tinctorius (www.joshsfrogs.com/frogs-for-sale/all-poison-dart-frogs/dendrobates-tinctorius.html) get anywhere from 1.25" - 2.5"!
Zom Bee Nature hi 👋
The most annoying thing about dart frogs was breeding fruit flies (they can't eat most crickets or mealworms) and keeping the humidity up.
As I know these monsters are deadliest in the world. How can you tame as pet ?
Very carefully! Haha. :) The real answer is that these are not toxic in captivity! Their toxins are synthesized from the foods they eat in the wild. In captivity, we feed them fruit flies and other harmless bugs.
Um...Did you even watch the video?
Ever since I was a kid I wanted poison dart frogs cause I thought they were the coolest
How many tincs be kept together of the same sex? Also ordering from joshs what sex will I be getting ? Thanks for all your help
Hello Anthony,
Thank you for reaching out to us! Unless otherwise specified in the product description our animals are unsexed! Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause! We do sell pond wall substrate stop here is the link to that item : www.joshsfrogs.com/josh-s-frogs-substrate-stop-pond-wall-18-x4-5.html
We do sell merch, right now we have pull over hoodies for sale: www.joshsfrogs.com/josh-s-frogs-gray-pullover-hooded-sweatshirt-back-leaf-logo-free-shipping.html
I hope you have a great day.
Thank you,
Alex
I hate animals that are poisonous :/
But I mean they do be looking nice. Kinda want one now
well good news then since these are not poisonous
@@Thomaswake yeah
I know I’m late for your vid lol but iv just recently moved house and had to empty and clean my fish tank but I like the idea of frogs and a beautiful planted vivarium I’m used to a high tech planted fish tank and think I could stand a chance is there any advice you could give me and check out my tank on my channel 👍
Anybody else here because there's a Grung in your D&D party?
Well this video ruined my day. I wanted to breed dart frogs so I could, you know, *accidentally* slip some dart frog sweat into my annoying neighbor's coffee.
lol
You must have some annoying neighbors
@@walnutgynneenderson4043 "Can I help you move those boxes?" "Want to come over for dinner?" "Drinks on me!"
Ugh
*I'm zach from Josh's frogs*
isnt the channel named Josh's frogs and not zach's frogs
Why adopt poison dart frogs they can poison u?
Captive-bred poison dart frogs are actually not poisonous!
@@JoshsFrogs I'm still scared tho lol
yeah this guide is hugely exxaggerated, like half of this is not needed
You've made me not want one!
ResiDesi 11 why wouldn’t you want one?
@@Anthony-eg7pw because there poison
@@bobfootballbobert not if there raises in captivity! Only ones in the wild are. I have dart frogs from this company and they are not poisonous
I used to lick mine.
Thanks for the info but... maybe Marvin the depressed android should not be your go to narrator?
Thank you you have made me feel very stupid I had big plans for darts frogs nothing crazy crazy went from cool to gay real fast nobody wants a none poisonous dart frog what the hell is that
So unenthusiastic, no passion in this guy. Shame.