This is one of the two Mantella frogs I obtained this week. Tiny little frogs with an absolutely gorgeous golden brown colour and a very cool looking pattern on their back. It is about 1 inch in size, fast moving and shy. One of them seems to have the tendency to burrow into the loose moss at the back of the small terrarium that I presently have them in.

I was wondering if someone can clarify if they are either brown or bronze mantellas. I have read that there is no obvious difference between the two species outside of which region they happen to be found in and of course dna (which isn't commonly available). The pet store in which I bought these cuties listed them as bronze mantellas and from the lengthy chat I had a couple of days after the purchase that I got the impression initially that they may have been wild caught although their general policy for the reptile / amphibian section is that they get stock from captive breeders. I am also alittle confused as to the type of habitat I should set up. Some say a habitat very similar to dart frogs, or with a small swim area, others say dry but a minimum rain system, others say misting with small water dish, etc, etc. I am planning on buying this week and medium size Exo Terra and a cannister based rain system, live plants and a small shallow swim area. Will this suffice? I have also fed them very small meal worms from the colony I use to feed my fire bellies.

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