They do lose their toxins in captivity, but I never handle mine with bare hands, with the exception of one escapee emergency, for the frogs' sake, not mine. Frog skin is more like a permeable membrane than true skin. They exchange some of their oxygen/Co2 through this skin, though not all, as well as electrolytes, so are very susceptible to anything on your own skin. If you do handle them at all, wash your hands well, rinse them well and leave them somewhat damp. For moving from one habitat to another, I coax them into a small damp deli-cup, cap it, then move them.



You are perfectly safe with a captive bred dart frog. Many of the commonly kept toads are far more toxic to handle.
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Patty

Pahsimeroi, Idaho



4 D. auratus blue

5 D. galactonotus pumpkin orange splash back

5 D. imitator

6 D. leucomelas

4 D. pumilio Bastimentos

4 D. fantasticus

4 P. terribilis

4 D. reticulatus

4 D. castaneoticus

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