Years ago, I kept golden Mantellas and at another time D. azurius, and D. auratus. I am thinking of "doing" small frogs again, but can't make up my mind. I want something that is not "shy". When I had "darts", they hid in the plant all the time except for feeding. The golden mantellas were awfully small. I was thinking of either the P. terribibilis or the Mantella viridis. Its not the hassle of fruit flies, in fact it easier than going to the store for crickets. But I would like to alter the diet on occasion for some variety. Any input would be appreciated to help me decide. Any other sugestions? I have the large Exo-Terra all set up with some of the modifications mentioned in this forum. Thanks for the "Heads up".
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Mantellas vs. Dart frogs
nortz
Sep 01, 2005 04:24 PM
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sutorherp1
Sep 04, 2005 12:38 PM
Your frogs hiding often could have to do with lighting, humidity, temp and other things. I found that my frogs were very shy during less humidity; when I switched them into their new vivarium (they were in a simple bromeliad, hider, sphagnum moss bottom 20 gallon) they became active and began breeding the day I put them in. Alter their diet by collecting(pesticide free) termites, ants, culturing flour beetle larvae, D. heide and melanogaster, springtails, isopods. Also dust with dendrocare.
-Sean
