Ranitomeya benedicta "Pampa Hermosa" - Blessed Poison Frog

[John]

Some photos of Ranitomeya benedicta "Pampa Hermosa". I received 4 of these beauties from Understory Enterprises in late June. I find them more stunning in coloration than their Shucushuyacu relatives (that's what "regular" R. benedicta from Understory Enterprises are known as now, based on locality). In my experience with these so far, they are significantly bolder than the Shucushuyacu race, but sadly they also seem to be more delicate (your mileage may vary). These are two different frogs:






I'll keep you up to date on whether they breed or not. I have them setup the same way as my breeding group of the Shucushuyacu race.

[DonLisk]

Wow, they are amazing. Congrats John.

[BRIAND]

John, what do you mean by "delicate"? Have you experienced any losses yet?

[kmichael55]

I'm surprised that they are two different frogs, wouldn't have ever thought so if you didn't say so. Beautiful...er...hermosa frogs, great photos!

[Teh Frog Whisperer]

I couldn't resist. :P

[IrishRonin]

stunning frogs! Whats the life expectancy of this guys?

[Heatheranne]

They're beautiful John

[John]

John, what do you mean by "delicate"? Have you experienced any losses yet?

I lost one in quarantine, I think due to a combination of gender stress and a humidity issue.

stunning frogs! Whats the life expectancy of this guys?

Supposedly at least 6 years. I've had thumbnails drop dead after 3 years, but others older than that just fine.

They're beautiful John

Thank you!

[Frog Tropics]

My favorite thumbnail by far! Just stunning!