Darts for the dedicated beginner?

[Baelari]

That's good. I've always loved seeing tadpoles in the spring, and would love to have them at home too. Do they raise their tadpoles in the tank, or do you need to raise them yourself?

[Tony]

That's good. I've always loved seeing tadpoles in the spring, and would love to have them at home too. Do they raise their tadpoles in the tank, or do you need to raise them yourself?

Depends on the species. Oophaga species must be allowed to raise their own tads, Ranitomeya may be raised by the parents or artificially, Dendrobates, Phyllobates, Epipedobates and their relatives will transport tads but provide no further care, you can pull them out or design the tank with water features that allow the tads to grow on their own, feeding on algae, detritus, drowned feeders, etc.

[Baelari]

I'm leaning toward the P. terribilis, so a water feature may be appropriate.

Other than John's Dart Frog Terrarium Building article over there, do you know of any good links to good care or vivarium articles?

[Tony]

Eric is our local expert on P. terribilis, I'm sure he'll be happy to help you get started.

[bshmerlie]

Eric was even working on writing a care sheet for them. He may have already gathered enough information already to give you a jump start. PM him I'm sure he would glad to help you out. I'm also very glad you are going with the boldest frog you can get. I think people often overlook the importance of that and go with beauty instead. But then they have a frog that hides from them instead of entertaining them.

[clownonfire]

Tony, for some reasons, I was told that Pums were not extremely bold. Now perhaps this when compared to terribs which will stand all day in front of my viv rarely hiding...

As for a caresheet, I didn't have the time. I will with time...

I can definitely help you start with terribs... I knew of one great breeder in the state but he has closed shop.... I will gather a few more names, but anyone who would like to help out with this one, by all means. As for the rest, I'll write back later on with more...

Eric

[Tony]

Tony, for some reasons, I was told that Pums were not extremely bold. Now perhaps this when compared to terribs which will stand all day in front of my viv rarely hiding...

Some are, some aren't, there is a lot of variability between morphs. My El Dorado are very bold, my Cauchero are a bit shy, and my Almirante and San Cristobals are somewhere in between.

I can definitely help you start with terribs... I knew of one great breeder in the state but he has closed shop.... I will gather a few more names, but anyone who would like to help out with this one, by all means. As for the rest, I'll write back later on with more...

Ask Mike, he'll know where Aaron's frogs went.