Dart & Mantella Frogs

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The poison dart frog is the common name of a group of frogs in the family Dendrobatidae which are native to Central and South America. These species are diurnal and often have brightly-colored bodies. These are tiny, brightly colored frogs that, in the wild, secrete toxins from their skin as a defense mechanism. Captive bred frogs, denied the foods found in the wild, do not produce these toxins, and are widely kept and bred in terrariums. Many captive bred varieties and color morphs are available to herpetoculturists interested in keeping these tiny living gems. Discussions on Mantellas are also included here due to their similar appearance to Dart frogs. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of all Dart ()Arrow) and Mantella Frogs.

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Topic	Replies	Last Post
Need ideas on a good habitat for darts. by FirstFear - Nov 16, 2015 12:48 PM	0	No replies
Mantella with Chytrid Fungus? by FrogSwabber - Jun 26, 2015 07:23 PM	0	No replies
Odd color morph of imitator by CH4 - Oct 02, 2012 12:05 PM	0	No replies
Mixing Species by zainramzey - Jun 17, 2012 04:53 PM	0	No replies
D. Azureus skin issues by AnnaCB - May 13, 2012 08:37 PM	0	No replies
My Blue Dart Frogs eating by dadeherper - Aug 14, 2011 02:52 AM	0	No replies
dart frogs and UV light by snakemanRuss - Aug 09, 2011 01:09 PM	1	Aug 13, 2011 03:16 PM by EdK
Found this deep in Costa Rica jungle by igren - Jul 30, 2011 07:09 AM	2	Aug 16, 2011 09:32 PM by EdK
Tips on raising fruit flys. by dadeherper - Jul 18, 2011 08:35 PM	2	Aug 05, 2011 03:07 AM by dadeherper
Lookin for Cobalts. by kyleherp - Apr 04, 2011 04:41 PM	0	No replies
DC Press: Toxic frogs are more fit? by - Mar 30, 2011 11:07 AM	1	Oct 08, 2012 11:48 PM by DocOp
Looking for more info on Poison Darts by Darcey - Feb 07, 2011 10:00 PM	2	Feb 12, 2011 07:55 PM by Darcey
What species can be housed in a group. by tomcovert - Jan 24, 2011 12:30 PM	0	No replies
Painted Mantella species by kati537 - Nov 28, 2010 07:00 PM	0	No replies
Amphibian Hobby and Businesses Ban by brucealbinos - Sep 17, 2010 10:01 AM	1	Dec 04, 2010 03:21 PM by OHI
Hello by ChristinaK - Sep 06, 2010 09:02 PM	1	Sep 19, 2010 11:10 AM by ChristinaK
Substrate by willowtigris - Jul 26, 2010 10:49 AM	0	No replies
how many mantellas? by burnziesballs8 - Jul 20, 2010 11:43 AM	0	No replies
How much light? by twiztedbizkit - Jun 20, 2010 01:29 AM	0	No replies
New Terrarium, Kind of Cool. by alternarush - May 27, 2010 01:12 PM	1	Sep 27, 2010 09:35 AM by terryd
enclosure compatability? by megalon - Mar 31, 2010 07:04 PM	1	May 20, 2010 05:36 PM by janome
Looking to get into Darts but... by AdamNC - Mar 27, 2010 12:43 AM	1	May 20, 2010 05:33 PM by janome
Any thoughts? by df92484 - Mar 21, 2010 05:49 PM	0	No replies
Upstate New York? by thenyreptileclub - Mar 09, 2010 12:04 AM	0	No replies
How many young? by thenyreptileclub - Mar 08, 2010 11:12 PM	0	No replies
Interesting question a friend asked me. by pfan151 - Mar 03, 2010 11:53 AM	3	May 20, 2010 05:39 PM by janome
USF&W to add "Big 9" to Lacey Act by PHFaust - Jan 21, 2010 11:25 AM	2	Apr 25, 2010 09:28 AM by PHFaust
multi-species tank by 406boy - Jan 02, 2010 07:25 PM	3	Jul 26, 2010 10:51 AM by willowtigris
AUS Press: Search for frog poison shaman by - Dec 26, 2009 01:58 PM	0	No replies
Pre-made Terrariums Online by BeardedHuman - Dec 18, 2009 12:26 PM	0	No replies
Azureus not eating by ashleyj - Dec 10, 2009 11:35 AM	5	May 27, 2010 03:22 PM by alternarush
Dart frog tank reached 90 degrees! by Ram - Dec 09, 2009 06:03 PM	2	May 07, 2010 12:53 PM by ram
Hybrid by ReptoNick - Nov 18, 2009 08:00 AM	1	Dec 22, 2010 12:27 PM by troels
So I picked up some new Mantellas Today. by dac343 - Nov 08, 2009 01:31 PM	0	No replies
Just thought it was cool.. by skid - Oct 20, 2009 12:41 AM	2	Mar 05, 2010 09:23 PM by staticx
New to the Dart Frog World!! HElp! by povmichael123 - Aug 23, 2009 02:33 AM	2	Jul 26, 2010 10:53 AM by willowtigris
Bonsai Trees by illbeyoursoldier - Jul 12, 2009 05:52 PM	1	Sep 11, 2009 11:10 PM by brhaco
sringtail culture by n032 - Jul 05, 2009 10:10 AM	1	Jul 10, 2009 11:37 PM by otis07
Need an ID for this Colombian frog. by terrylove - Jun 21, 2009 01:24 PM	5	Jul 10, 2009 11:34 PM by otis07
Living Terrarium by skid - Jun 17, 2009 12:10 AM	1	Mar 21, 2010 09:39 PM by df92484
Pics Yellow Galactonotus by nathan23 - Jun 13, 2009 10:07 PM	0	No replies
New to the forum by nathan23 - Jun 13, 2009 08:59 PM	0	No replies
Dead eggs by acesx09 - Jun 06, 2009 10:39 AM	1	Jun 11, 2009 12:46 AM by otis07
Springtails by wardster - Apr 11, 2009 04:29 PM	4	Jun 02, 2009 07:53 PM by Ritas
Mantellas with carnivorous plants? by phiber_optikx - Mar 30, 2009 01:03 AM	1	Apr 09, 2009 11:07 PM by otis07
Pair of Vents by wardster - Mar 26, 2009 04:03 PM	1	Mar 27, 2009 04:43 PM by otis07
Feeding Questions by wardster - Mar 10, 2009 09:04 PM	1	Mar 27, 2009 04:41 PM by otis07
mold in vivarium by Zeus - Feb 21, 2009 11:38 AM	3	Feb 27, 2009 06:07 PM by otis07
LECA by df92484 - Feb 03, 2009 05:34 PM	2	Jul 26, 2010 10:54 AM by willowtigris
dwarf gecko in viv ??? by sblossomc - Jan 28, 2009 10:21 AM	2	Feb 13, 2009 12:34 PM by jmpeniche
Suggestions for making a Vivarium by freakytah - Jan 20, 2009 03:19 PM	1	Jan 20, 2009 08:35 PM by reptilelover1234
Tadpole help needed by vyxxin - Jan 14, 2009 11:38 PM	1	Jan 16, 2009 10:34 PM by otis07
Green and Black Auratus by df92484 - Dec 02, 2008 12:29 PM	2	Dec 05, 2008 03:04 PM by df92484
Playing around with the camera. by amazonreptile - Nov 20, 2008 05:58 PM	1	Dec 04, 2008 07:16 PM by otis07
Opinions on Keeping & Ethics by illbeyoursoldier - Nov 19, 2008 10:07 AM	1	Nov 19, 2008 08:37 PM by otis07
Zoo Med Terria by everywomanshero - Nov 17, 2008 02:51 AM	0	No replies
Happy Halloween by sandnmyteeth2 - Oct 28, 2008 11:03 PM	1	Oct 30, 2008 07:26 PM by otis07
Creating first terrarium by sooperscoot - Oct 27, 2008 08:11 PM	1	Oct 30, 2008 07:25 PM by otis07
Midwest Frog Fest Tomorrow by tortoiseguy65 - Oct 17, 2008 09:52 AM	0	No replies
Just a nice Cobalt pic. by amazonreptile - Oct 16, 2008 05:24 PM	1	Oct 20, 2008 08:30 PM by otis07
Just wanted to share some pics. by amazonreptile - Oct 16, 2008 01:48 PM	1	Oct 20, 2008 08:28 PM by otis07
darts and reeds by geckos11884 - Oct 07, 2008 11:37 AM	2	Oct 10, 2008 09:13 PM by otis07
growing moss by banjobert - Oct 02, 2008 06:09 PM	1	Oct 10, 2008 09:11 PM by otis07
Mantellas are always hiding - suggestion by MantellaMadness - Sep 27, 2008 08:44 PM	2	Oct 10, 2008 09:09 PM by otis07
New Cobalt Blues by stevep - Sep 07, 2008 05:24 PM	1	Sep 15, 2008 09:44 PM by otis07
vivarium construction resources? by blwhle - Aug 29, 2008 11:39 PM	2	Sep 01, 2008 07:52 PM by otis07
moss spores by maggot3 - Aug 18, 2008 03:55 PM	1	Aug 26, 2008 10:17 PM by otis07
Idea for cooling a viv by postal - Aug 14, 2008 04:26 PM	0	No replies
Long time, no visit. by postal - Aug 11, 2008 10:32 PM	1	Aug 26, 2008 10:27 PM by otis07
Dead Tinct need advise! by meme_cantu - Aug 04, 2008 09:43 PM	5	Sep 04, 2008 07:02 PM by otis07
substrate by ramsfan - Aug 04, 2008 04:26 PM	1	Aug 11, 2008 07:44 PM by otis07
Mites in FF cultures? by upstatenypets - Aug 01, 2008 12:12 AM	1	Aug 11, 2008 07:48 PM by otis07
Help with auratus deaths by angelwaltz - Jul 26, 2008 10:54 AM	2	Jul 31, 2008 07:46 PM by otis07
Vivarium questions by fudrick - Jul 18, 2008 11:06 PM	8	Jan 21, 2009 11:13 PM by astoudemire97
Alternative to flies by meme_cantu - Jul 03, 2008 03:06 PM	4	Jul 14, 2008 12:40 PM by skronkykong

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