"Blue and bronze"

Adult Size: 4cm

Does best in: Pairs or small group if tank size is sufficient.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About: An uncommon morph of auratus here in Canada. Adults of this morph can be quite variable in colour and pattern. The bronze colour will lighten as the frog ages. Included are pictures of two of our breeding group displaying the extremes of variation present within this morph. We are working with a group of F1 animals acquired through Simply Natural Dart Frogs.

"Blue"

Adult Size: 3-3.5cm

Does best in: M/F pairs or small group if tank size is equivalent of 20 gallon or larger.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About: Terrestrial frog from Panama. This particular morph of blue auratus has been represented in the hobby for many years. Shy initially, becoming bolder as they acclimate to their new home.

"Camouflage"

Adult Size: 3-3.5cm

Does best in: M/F pairs or small group if tank size is equivalent of 20 gallon or larger.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About: A small but robust morph of auratus. Unfortunately we know very little of the natural origin of this morph, other than it is from somewhere in Panama. Our group was acquired through Simply Natural Dart Frogs, who produced these beautiful frogs from imported adults. Froglets look initially like a dark green reticulated auratus, however they mature into a more robust frog with small forest green spots liberally placed on a bronze body. An interesting and bold morph of auratus.

"Microspot"

Adult Size: 4 - 5cm

Does best in: Pairs or small group if tank size is sufficient.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About:Another large auratus morph of Panamanian origins. Froglets typically have a few larger brown spots which as they mature changes to become a network of many small bronze spots. Very hardy, and bolder than many auratus morphs.

"Nicaraguan Green and Black"

Adult Size: 3.5cm

Does best in: M/F pairs or small group if tank size is equivalent of 20 gallon or larger.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About: Terrestrial frog from Nicaragua. Extremely hardy, an excellent choice for first time keepers.

"Reticulated"

Adult Size: 3cm

Does best in: M/F pairs or small group if tank size is equivalent of 20 gallon or larger.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About:One of the smaller auratus morphs we have seen. Interestingly patterned, unfortunately is also a shy species. A densely planted vivarium will provide them with a greater sense of security, which will help relieve them of their desire to hide.

"Turquoise and Bronze"

Adult Size: 3.5 - 4.5cm

Does best in: M/F pairs or small group if tank size is equivalent of 20 gallon or larger.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About: Terrestrial frog from Panama. This auratus morph is large and bold. There is some variation within this morph, with some frogs appearing slightly more blue, others more greenish. This is the boldest auratus we have ever worked with.

Adult Size: 4-5cm

Does best in: M/F pairs or small group if tank size is equivalent of 20 gallon or larger.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About: Terrestrial frog from forest islands of the Sipaliwinni savannah region of Suriname. Great first frog. Very bold and attractive.

"Nominal"

Adult Size: 1.5 - 2cm

Does Best In: Groups

Ideal Temp: 75 - 82F

Care: Intermediate

About: One of the species best suited frogs for the vivarium. This charismatic frog is active throughout all levels of the terrarium, and most often in plain sight. Fantastic and entertaining display animals whom compensate what they lack in size with personality.

"Tarapoto"
DI-BTT

Adult Size: 1.5 - 2cm

Does Best In: Groups

Ideal Temp: 75 - 82F

Care: Intermediate

About: One of the frogs best suited for the vivarium. This charismatic frog is active throughout all levels of the terrarium, and most often in plain sight. Fantastic and entertaining display animals who compensate what they lack in size with personality. The Tarapoto form is still relatively uncommon in captivity and typically possesses an orange netted dorsum with teal legs, however, as is the case with their wild counterparent, occasionally specimens with yellow to green netted dorsums, similar to the nominal form are produced.

"Orange Banded"

Adult Size: 3-3.5cm

Does best in: Groups.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About:Adults are primarily terrestrial, however froglets and juveniles will frequently climb into the upper reaches of the vivarium. Males have a nice trilling call. One of the few species of Venezuelan Dendrobatids available to the hobby.

"Bastimentos Red"

Adult Size: ~ 2cm

Does best in: Pairs

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Intermediate

About: These frogs range from a deep red, to a rust coloured frog. The degree of spotting may vary greatly from frog to frog as well. Pairs will thrive and reproduce in a well planted vivarium provided they are well fed with a variety of properly supplemented food items. Pumilio may not be the best choice for your first Dendrobatid, however for anyone with their feet wet with some of the larger species and looking for something different pumilio might be the frog you are looking for. All pumilio we offer are CB, and we raise froglets to nearly full size before we ship them out so that by the time the customer receives the frogs they are well out of the delicate froglet stage.

"Cayo de Agua"

Adult Size: 1.5 cm

Does Best In: Pairs

Ideal Temp: 75 - 82F

Care: Intermediate/Advanced

About: A bright green pumilio with an equally bright yellow venter. Bold and like most pumilio extremely vocal.

"Cayo Nancy/Isla Solarte"

Adult Size: 1.5 cm

Does Best In: Pairs

Ideal Temp: 75 - 82F

Care: Intermediate/Advanced

About: A solid glowing orange frogs often with white hands and feet. One would be hard pressed to find a brighter orange animal. Exceedingly bold, and easily reproduced, yet another fantastic Panamanian pumilio. Limited availability.

"Escudo de Veraguas"

Adult Size: 1.5 cm

Does Best In: Pairs

Ideal Temp: 75 - 82F

Care: Intermediate/Advanced

About: This amazing pumilio was first introduced to North American hobbyists in late 2006 by SNDF, through whom we imported our breeding group. The smallest "pumilio" we have worked with. Despite their diminutive size they have proved to be extremely hardy and also extremely bold terrarium inhabitants. Beautiful. We are now producing a steady trickle of these amazing frogs.

"Orange Bastimentos"

Adult Size: ~ 2cm

Does best in: Pairs

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Intermediate

About: A gorgeous orange frog with typically porcelain white stomach and feet. Males are quite vocal. Pairs will thrive and reproduce in a well planted vivarium provided they are well fed with a variety of properly supplemented food items. Pumilio may not be the best choice for your first Dendrobatid, however for anyone with their feet wet with some of the larger species and looking for something different pumilio might be the frog you are looking for. All pumilio we offer are CB, and we raise froglets to nearly full size before we ship them out so that by the time the customer receives the frogs they are well out of the delicate froglet stage.

"Rio Chirique"

Adult Size: ~ 2cm

Does best in: Pairs

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Intermediate

About: Pairs will thrive and reproduce in a well planted vivarium provided they are well fed with a variety of properly supplemented food items. Pumilio may not be the best choice for your first Dendrobatid, however for anyone with their feet wet with some of the larger species and looking for something different pumilio might be the frog you are looking for. All pumilio we offer are CB, and we raise froglets to nearly full size before we ship them out so that by the time the customer receives the frogs they are well out of the delicate froglet stage.

"New River"

Adult Size: 5cm

Does best in: Pairs or small groups.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Intermediate

About: New Rivers are similar to both the Koetari and "Azureus" forms of tinctorius. Dorsally the New Rivers tend to have more black than the koetari are tend to mature at slightly smaller sizes. Bold attractive and hardy animals, excellent for any experience level.

"Regina"

Adult Size: 6cm +

Does best in: Pairs or small groups.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Intermediate

About: From the tropical rainforest of French Guyanna comes arguably the most spectacular and largest of the tinctorius. This highly sought after tinctorius is just now becoming available to hobbyists in Canada in limited quantities.

Note: This frog has an interesting and somewhat confusing history. The name "Giant Orange" has been used either interchangeably with "Regina", or to denote a separate, though extremely similar phenotype. According to Ruud Schouten (Dutch Rana), (who exported the first specimens to the US in the mid 1990’s to Reptile Specialties (John Uhern)) John Uhern coined the name "Giant Orange" to replace "Regina" as it was deemed more marketable, and was accurately descriptive of these giant orange frogs. In the years following other importers imported the same frogs, through different channels and these specimens remained named "Regina". It seems that the two frogs may be the same, and indeed those who have been to the locality where these beasts dwell in French Guyanna (including R. Schouten) claim they are one and the same frog with the perceived difference of the two forms being present in the same wild populations.

"Alanis"

Adult Size: 5cm

Does best in: Pairs or small groups.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About: Another one from Surniam. The name Alanis is a tribute to the exporters (in Surinam) daughter.

"Citronella"

Adult Size: 6cm+

Does best in: Pairs or small groups.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Intermediate

About: This monster from Surinam rivals the "Regina" for size and beauty. Pictures do this frog no justice. It has been said that growing CB tinctorius to sizes rivaling that of their wild counterparts is one of the biggest challenges most hobbyists face. A consistent and varied diet is essential to allow these frogs to reach their full potential.

"Cobalt"

Adult Size: 4-5cm

Does best in: M/F pairs or small group if tank size is equivalent of 20 gallon or larger.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About: Terrestrial frog from Suriname. Great first frog. Very bold.

"Koetari River"

Adult Size: 5cm

Does best in: Pairs or small group if tank size is sufficient.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About:An uncommon morph of auratus here in Canada. Adults of this morph can be quite variable in colour and pattern. The bronze colour will lighten as the frog ages. Included are pictures of two of our breeding group displaying the extremes of variation present within this morph. We are working with a group of F1 animals acquired through Simply Natural Dart Frogs.

"Oelemarie"

Adult Size: 5 cm

Does Best In: Pairs or small groups depending on size of vivarium

Ideal Temp: 75 - 82F

Care: Beginner

About: Yet another infrequently offered tinctorius. The origins of this form are somewhat vague, though assuredly it is a Surinamese form of tinctorius. Offspring tend to very greatly in the amount of yellow/cream on the dorsum and limbs. Large, the size of Cobalts, and like most tinctorius are exceeding bold. Excellent frogs. Limited availability.

"Patricia"

Adult Size: 5cm

Does best in: Pairs or small groups.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About: Together with the Alanis form, these represent two of the last tinctorius to arrive prior to CITES restrictions being placed on the Surinamese exports of Dendrobates tinctorius. Thanks to the efforts of dedicated breeders and hobbyists these frogs have become fairly well established in US collections, but have remained very poorly represented in Canadian collections. Thankfully this frog is now available to Canadian enthusiasts from excellent SNDF stock.

"Powder Blue"

Adult Size: 4-5cm

Does best in: M/F pairs or small group if tank size is equivalent of 20 gallon or larger.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About: Terrestrial frog from Suriname. Great first frog. Very bold.

"Saul (Yellowback)"

Adult Size: 5cm+

Does best in: Pairs or small groups.

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Intermediate

About: Also referred to as yellowback tinctorius.

"Table Mountain"

Adult Size: 5 cm

Does Best In: Pairs or small groups depending on size of vivarium

Ideal Temp: 75 - 82F

Care: Beginner

About: Another infrequently offered tinctorius. This tinctorius originates from mount "Tafelberg" or "Table Mountain" in Surinam. Limited availability.

DU-VTM

Adult Size: 1.5 - 1.7cm

Does Best In: Pairs or small groups

Ideal Temp: 75 - 82F

Care: Intermediate/Advanced

About: From lowland rainforests south of amazonas. This beautiful species, erroneously considered by many to be a form of either ventrimaculatus or duellmanni, was recently elevated to species status (uakarii) by Jason Brown et al. Excellent animal in the terrarium, behaves very similarly to reticulates, though less aggressive.

DVA-CTYANT

Adult Size: 1.5 - 1.7 cm

Does Best In: Small groups

Ideal Temp: 70 - 80F

Care: Intermediate/Advanced

About: Founding stock for this variabilis was collected in a misty, cool premontane forest. Despite its origins these frogs adjust well to normal terrarium conditions. Quite bold when placed in a humid vertically oriented vivarium with plenty of bromeliads.

"French Guyana Yellow"

Adult Size: 15-18mm

Does best in: M/F pairs or Groups

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Intermediate

About: A great choice to start with if you are looking to get started in the group of Dendrobatids commonly referred to as "thumbnails".

"Rodyll"
DV-RPC

Adult Size: 1.5 - 2cm

Does Best In: Groups

Ideal Temp: 75 - 82F

Care: Intermediate

About: One of the frogs best suited for the vivarium. This charismatic frog is active throughout all levels of the terrarium, and most often in plain sight. Fantastic and entertaining display animals who compensate what they lack in size with personality. The Tarapoto form is still relatively uncommon in captivity and typically possesses an orange netted dorsum with teal legs, however, as is the case with their wild counterparent, occasionally specimens with yellow to green netted dorsums, similar to the nominal form are produced.

"Salvias"

Adult Size: 2.5cm

Does Best In: Groups

Ideal Temp: 75 - 80F

Care: Beginner

About: Excellent beginner frog with nice colours and a nice call as well

Adult Size: 4cm

Does best in: Groups

Ideal temp: 75°F to 82°F

Care: Beginner

About: A beautiful frog, with a striking combination of colours, bold personality, and pleasant call. What more could you ask for? This is one of two Costa Rican Phyllobates, hailing from the wet pacific rainforest of the Gulfo Dulce region.