The beautiful gold colouration of this species gives them their well-deserved name. They are both confident and vibrant, making them a great addition to a live-planted display enclosure!
Photos taken January 2026
Currently for sale in our Bracknell reptile shop
Age: CB25
Sex: Unsexed
Adult Size: Up to 2.5cm (females larger than males)
Suitability: Adept keepers with experience
Natural habitat: Humid forests of Madagascar
Mantella frogs are only poisonous when consuming 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 absorbent and sensitive. Best kept as a display species.
Glass terrarium
45×45cm minimum for up to 3, 60×45cm for more than 3
Dense jungle setups - bioactive with leaf litter, naturalistic decoration, branches and live plants
2.5 - 7% T5 UV lighting
Any heat source must be thermostatically controlled
Digital thermometer and hygrometer
Correct supplement schedule
The beautiful gold colouration of this species gives them their well-deserved name. They are both confident and vibrant, making them a great addition to a live-planted display enclosure!
Photos taken January 2026
Currently for sale in our Bracknell reptile shop
Age: CB25
Sex: Unsexed
Adult Size: Up to 2.5cm (females larger than males)
Suitability: Adept keepers with experience
Natural habitat: Humid forests of Madagascar
Mantella frogs are only poisonous when consuming 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 absorbent and sensitive. Best kept as a display species.
Glass terrarium
45×45cm minimum for up to 3, 60×45cm for more than 3
Dense jungle setups - bioactive with leaf litter, naturalistic decoration, branches and live plants
2.5 - 7% T5 UV lighting
Any heat source must be thermostatically controlled
Digital thermometer and hygrometer
Correct supplement schedule
