Poison dart frog

Poison dart frogs are one of the most colorful and fascinating pets in the reptile and amphibian world. There are many misconceptions about poison dart frogs and their care. The most common concern about these frogs is related to their poisons. With their ominous sounding name, and the hype about their poisons, it’s no wonder there is a fair amount of confusion about their well being in general. First, and most importantly, poison dart frogs are completely non-toxic when captive bred. Even wild-caught frogs gradually lose their poisons in captivity. They need certain insects to help them create their poison and they can't get that in captivity so that's why they are not poisonous. Poison dart frogs are commonly bred in captivity. Captive-bred poison dart frogs are available from breeders, at pet stores and at reptile shows. The species that are most popular in the hobby are medium to larger size poison dart frogs. There also thumbnail poison dart frogs that are very small hence the name but they are difficult to take care of so you should try to keep a larger frog first before buying a small one. These frogs have a captivity life span of about twenty years. Poison dart frogs are small and have delicate skin, so they’re best treated as hands-off pets. Handling poison dart frogs briefly to move them or to cup them for shipping is fine. But handling them for more than a moment or two can definitely be dangerous to their health.