Phyllobates terribilis "Blackfoot Orange" - FrogForum EXCLUSIVE!

[John]

I was fortunate enough to get the first look at the new Phyllobates terribilis (Golden Poison Frog) races imported by Indoor Ecosystems to the USA from Tesoros de Colombia. These are the first legally imported specimens of Phyllobates terribilis in the USA, ever. US hobbyists have long wanted to get hold of legally imported Phyllobates terribilis and thanks to Tesoros and Indoor Ecosystems we finally have them.



And as you can see, these frogs are stunning. There is quite a bit of variation between individuals. Of the Blackfoot Orange morph (pictured), some are completely uniform in color, some have more yellowish legs and orange bodies, and many have very black undersides. Many have black feet, as the morph name suggests, but not all. The morphological variation hopefully means genetic diversity, something lacking in the current lines found in captivity here in the US.

How orange are these frogs? Here's one of the most orange posing with a color chart:



And here's a less intensely orange individual of the Blackfoot Orange race:



These frogs were captive bred in Colombia from captive bred parents (making these frogs arriving in the USA F2). Being born and raised in captivity, they are free of Batrachotoxin.



By purchasing frogs originating at Tesoros de Colombia, you are supporting the legal captive breeding and export of frogs from Colombia. Supporting Tesoros and its associates helps to fight the illegal smuggling of frogs. Tesoros has some exciting species on the horizon and by supporting them now we can look forward to future gems.



Many thanks to Indoor Ecosystems, Understory Enterprises, and Tesoros de Colombia. These spectacular frogs will be in US hobbyist hands soon.