Best species of dart frog for new keeper

[monitor mad]

Hi there , firstly i have in the past kept various amphibians but mainly the larger terrestrial type (cane toads,green toads) i have seen quite a few set ups of dart frogs and there stunning , so whats the best species to start with , best type of set up , main food types and heat/humidity levels , i would very much like as much information as possible before i go ahead with this , many thanks

[Punchfish]

I would say on of the larger terrestrial species, such as tinctorius, auratus or leucomeles, terribillis. I personally like the tinc morphs as they are very bold. Here is a very good care sheet which should hopefully answer your other questions

Keeping Dartfrogs - a knol by AJ Cann

Another reason why its good to start with the bigger morphs is they are able to eat slightly larger food than thumbnails.

[monitor mad]

Originally Posted by Punchfish

I would say on of the larger terrestrial species, such as tinctorius, auratus or leucomeles, terribillis. I personally like the tinc morphs as they are very bold. Here is a very good care sheet which should hopefully answer your other questions

Keeping Dartfrogs - a knol by AJ Cann

Another reason why its good to start with the bigger morphs is they are able to eat slightly larger food than thumbnails.

thankyou much appreciated

[Axel01]

Leucomeles is often recommended for noobies.

And they look like bumblebees.

Well sort of.

[chrism]

Leucs are a very good started frog, Auratus are good, but not as bold. Again, tincs are good, and a personal fave starter are tricolors- bold, active, and a wicked call.

Also, not sure if allowed to link, but join dendroworld.co.uk- should be able to find all the info you want there. Will post full setup reply, and post few pics of my setups when have more time to reply.

HTH.

Chris

[monitor mad]

Originally Posted by chrism

Leucs are a very good started frog, Auratus are good, but not as bold. Again, tincs are good, and a personal fave starter are tricolors- bold, active, and a wicked call.

Also, not sure if allowed to link, but join dendroworld.co.uk- should be able to find all the info you want there. Will post full setup reply, and post few pics of my setups when have more time to reply.

HTH.

Chris

Thanks again for taking the time to reply with good sound advise

[chondro13]

hey hun, dartfrogs are a fascinating species to keep and pretty easy once youve sorted out their viv! (i.e. they dont really need any special heating or lighting - just massively high humidity)

Heres a pic of my dart frog viv and i hope it gives you some ideas, its a 60w x 60h x 45d exo terra viv

[Punchfish]

Thats a gorgeous viv, love all the twisted wood.

[chondro13]

thank you shame the picture is so st lol! my phone is poo. its better from angles as you can see the waterfall and the fogger and the little pool but until i stop buying reptiles and can afford a decent camera this will have to do hehe

[monitor mad]

Originally Posted by chondro13

hey hun, dartfrogs are a fascinating species to keep and pretty easy once youve sorted out their viv! (i.e. they dont really need any special heating or lighting - just massively high humidity)

Heres a pic of my dart frog viv and i hope it gives you some ideas, its a 60w x 60h x 45d exo terra viv

Many thanks for all information and pic of your excellent looking set up