Tag: Phyllobates terribilis
While its common name describes its beautiful color, the Golden Dart frog’s scientific name tells a different story – Phyllobates terribilis – terrible as just one small frog can produce enough poison to kill 10 grown men. At little more than 3 inches (60mm) long this dart frog may look harmless but its skin toxin […]
Keeping and breeding poison dart frogs in captivity is a fascinating and rewarding hobby. They are also just as safe to keep as other tropical amphibians, as once in captivity dart frogs lose their ability to make poison. Their wide variety of vivid colors and behavior patterns provides ample selection to choose from, with many […]