Can You Mix Dart frogs

[Taylor J]

Hi this may sound stupid, but can you mix various species of Dart frogs in the same Viv ? ie Bubblebee /Blue/Lowland Pascoe etc, or do they have to be segregated by type, I know not a lot about keeping frogs, but very keen to get into it, also "Poisonous" dart frogs does that mean they are poisonous to us "humans" and if so what precautions need to be involved in the keeping/set up (sorry if questions seem bit silly.. but hey you don't ask you don't get told)
Any info would be a great help.

Thanks...

[Sitting_duck]

First off, you need to do a LOT more research. Do not mix them. If you really want more than one species, set up more than one tank. CB poison dart frogs are not poisonous. They are only poisonous in the wild, because they eat ants and other small insects which eat poisonous plants. In captivity, they don't have that type of diet, therefore losing their toxicity.

[xXFooFooLaFluffXx]

though you always go to the zoo's and see mixed species set ups all living successfully. If you can simulate a set up exactly like that i cant see why not

[chondro13]

Originally Posted by Sitting_duck

First off, you need to do a LOT more research. Do not mix them. If you really want more than one species, set up more than one tank. CB poison dart frogs are not poisonous. They are only poisonous in the wild, because they eat ants and other small insects which eat poisonous plants. In captivity, they don't have that type of diet, therefore losing their toxicity.

This is mostly true - although poison dart frogs ARE still poisonous in captivity, however their toxicity is massively reduced due to the lack of fire ants etc in the diet.

You CAN mix dart frogs but i would strongly recommend years of experience of keeping them before doing so.

You must ensure all species are equally active, one will not bully or outcompete the other, they will not hybridize and will not be stressed by each other. it takes a long time to understand the personality of each species and it is NOT something a beginner should try as this will lead to the deaths of the wee froggies.

you should not handle them as this stresses them - it will not harm you to handle them with no gloves on, but as with any reptile you should wash your hands afterwards and handling MUST be on a 'necessity' basis (e.g. moving house etc..)