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Hi all, just wondering what the average life span of a species like the New River Tincs. would be?? I've had mine for a year and half and although they are not as big as most, they certainly are very active! Any idea's?? What's the longest you've kept any dart??

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TFFF
(Tootie Freakin' Fruity Feenie)

I've had all of my original D. galactonotus, D. imitators, and D. auratus for 7 to 8 years now. There was a poll once on one of the forums, and I believe some of the oldest tincs were about 15 years old, so most of the captive bred darts seem to live a long time after they make it through the first year or two. I don't think the wild caught frogs are as long-lived in captivity, but then, it's impossible to tell how old they were in the first place. But you can probably plan on having your tinctorius live a long time, barring accidents or introduced infections, and especially stressful situations, provided their basic requirements are met. They are pretty hardy fellows, over all.
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Patty
Pahsimeroi, Idaho

4 D. auratus blue
6 D. galactonotus pumpkin orange splash back
7 D. imitator
6 D. leucomelas
6 D. pumilio Bastimentos
4 D. fantasticus
6 P. terribilis mint and organe
4 D. reticulatus
4 D. castaneoticus
2 D. azureus
4 P vittatus
2 P. lugubris

An average life span is 8-12 years. Tincts have been know to live 20-25 years. I had a trio of wc auratus for a month short of 18 years. Don't overfeed and you'll prolong the life of the frogs.

Best,

Chuck