Phantasmal Dart Frogs (Epipedobates tricolor) are a brilliant species for beginners, and their small and colourful appearance make them perfect additions to a bioactive enclosure!
Photos taken February 2026
For sale in our Bracknell reptile shop
Age: CB25
Sex: Unsexed
Average Lifespan: 5 to 10 years
Suitability: Well-researched beginner
Diet: Large fruit flies (d. hydei) and Micro crickets
This species do well in groups
Natural Habitat: Rainforests of Ecuador
Don’t let the name scare you, poison dart frogs are only dangerous when they consume their wild diet. In captivity they are safe to keep, although we avoid touching them unless essential for the frog’s well-being, as their skin is very sensitive and absorbent.
Bioactive glass terrarium
Leaf litter, branches and live plants are highly recommended
Shadedweller UV lighting is highly recommended
Any heating should be thermostatically controlled
Higher humidity requirements (80-100%)
Shallow water bowl refreshed daily
Correct supplement schedule
Phantasmal Dart Frogs (Epipedobates tricolor) are a brilliant species for beginners, and their small and colourful appearance make them perfect additions to a bioactive enclosure!
Photos taken February 2026
For sale in our Bracknell reptile shop
Age: CB25
Sex: Unsexed
Average Lifespan: 5 to 10 years
Suitability: Well-researched beginner
Diet: Large fruit flies (d. hydei) and Micro crickets
This species do well in groups
Natural Habitat: Rainforests of Ecuador
Don’t let the name scare you, poison dart frogs are only dangerous when they consume their wild diet. In captivity they are safe to keep, although we avoid touching them unless essential for the frog’s well-being, as their skin is very sensitive and absorbent.
Bioactive glass terrarium
Leaf litter, branches and live plants are highly recommended
Shadedweller UV lighting is highly recommended
Any heating should be thermostatically controlled
Higher humidity requirements (80-100%)
Shallow water bowl refreshed daily
Correct supplement schedule
