The Natural History and Care of the Blue Poison Frog, Dendrobates azureus (tinctorius) – Part II, Care in Captivity

Posted on: Saturday, May 31st, 2008 in: Amphibian Articles, Frog Articles

To read the first part of this article, click here.
General
This and other poison frogs are among the most interesting amphibians of all to keep in the terrarium. They are colorful, active by day and quite willing to display a wide range of complex and fascinating behaviors when kept properly. No other group of amphibians exhibits [...]

The Natural History and Taxonomy of the Blue Poison Frog, Dendrobates azureus (tinctorius)

Posted on: Friday, May 30th, 2008 in: Amphibian Articles, Frog Articles

Overview
The spectacularly colored blue poison frog is now so well established in the pet trade that it seems hard to believe that the animal was not scientifically described until 1969 (by Dutch herpetologist M. Hoogmoed). The care of this highly desirable little frog is well understood, and I will review it in a future article. [...]