So poison dart frogs are cool because of their wide diversity of colors... but you all say I have to stick to a single kind?

[FartDrogs]

Is this mostly because of hobby purists who don't want mixed species breeding, or is there really that much concern for the individual frogs being mixed? I'm just wondering because sometimes I find that the internet crowd can be a little overzealous when it comes to these types of things.

Just trying to understand why I can't mix, as I was pretty disappointed to find this out.

EDIT: Some quick reading shows I did not realize what I can of worms I was opening up here. Should probably just let this thread die.

[flybyferns]

Hi
OK ........so.......... say you mix.
Say they breed?
Are you comfortable culling the eggs....because no one will want the offspring

I have seen a stunning mixed tank "without" apparent issues.
A group of ( I believe 4) P terribilis w/ R thumbnails ( However, I can't recall which species, sorry)

The Terribilis ( Golden Poison Dart Frog) is endemic to the Pacific coast of Colombia
The Ranitomeya is endemic to Peru. I wouldn't call this a shared area!
Colombia overlaps inland w Peru, but Ecuador separates Peru and Columbia on the cost.
( I believe --- w/out looking at the map)

Yes.... it's disappointing. I'm afraid you're on you own

[Mentat]

Can I mix poison dart frogs? - Josh's Frogs How-To Guides for Reptiles & Amphibians

[FartDrogs]

Don't breeders cull eggs all the time? I'm not against it.

I have fish together from North America, the Amazon, Indonesia, etc. Simply being from different areas is not necessarily an argument for species not being kept together.

[flybyferns]

Well worth reading
Says it all

http://www.frogforum.net/beginner-di...ivarium-2.html

My 2 cents:
I keep 10 dart frogs species.
At the moment I am caring for >40 froglets and numerous tadpoles; last count 48 ?
NO culling - ever. If I want them to rest ~~~ I separate them.
No....... breeders do not commonly cull eggs.
Personally , I have never had a conversation w/ an individual that breeds having admitted to this.
We all know what happens when you put 2 frogs of the opposite sex together
IMO, one should take the responsibility to be ready for it.

Nine years ago , when I started, the first thing I wanted to do was to put them together.
Nine years later, I have not done it. After a while we ALL gain the respect for all the reasons
this is frowned upon.

If you are planning to do this .......you will need a HUGE enclosure and lots of experience to mix species.
Experience ~~~ meaning having the experience with each particular species your planning to keep together.
Particular species~~~ meaning having logged hours of observing their behavior - housed alone.