Dart frogs, finally sprouted

N707 · Jan 25, 2009

Hi all! I've been a long time lurker and finally got over my paranoia and joined up. I am into alot of bio type hobbies, one of which being breeding and rasing poison dart frogs in the dendrobates genus. Before anyone asks they are not poisonous anymore, they disseminate thier toxins after not eating certain insects that are only found in Cantral and South America.

I get eggs from my trio of D. vetrimiculatus every few weeks, and up until last month they were always infertile. I went to feed the tadpoles and realised that my big had finally 'sprouted' his front legs. So I can move him to a half land setup now. Just wanted to share my nerdyobsession and some pics. Anyother critter freaks lurking in the shadows around here? I keep different sp. of tarantulas, some scorps, and dart frogs, all of which i build custom controlled envorments for. Here are some shots of two of my little minions and the parents setup.

My first sucessfull tad...woooo. (so far)

This guy fell about 14' onto tile as a tiny tad and somehow survived, notice his bent tail...lol.

One of my vivariums, this one houses three D. ventrimiculatus (dart frogs).

Anyone else here into vivariums or the like?

pack a bowl · Jan 25, 2009

nice frogs. i have a grey tree frog myself in a weak viv. i wish i could get more into it but i don't have the money.

RudolfTheRed · Jan 25, 2009

i hang with a guy who breeds exotic types of turtles.
i wish i could get into something like this but i already have to many other hobbies.

bongasaurus · Jan 26, 2009

very cool! more pics!

rusto · Jan 26, 2009

breeding frogs...how sweet.

Have you ever been darted? haha

Stoner4Life · Jan 26, 2009

very cool hobby, let's see some more pics whenever you can.......

K+

keke.nz · Jan 26, 2009

good work dude.

your vivarium looks real kool, just like the real thing haha.

keke

GET MO · Jan 26, 2009

wuts the point if they aint poisonous anymore? nah thats cool tho, u can just dart fools and then say "AAAAhhh, GOTCHA, theyre not really poisonous sucka!!". Nice frogs yo.

greenfiend · Jan 26, 2009

i own 2 giant waxy monkey tree frogs and 2 sharp back monkey tree frogs i post pictures when i get my camera in a couple weeks really neat frogs still babie tho

DogBoy · Jan 26, 2009

We keep several types of exotics at home and it's a great hobby to have. Well played on having something cool going on....

whiterabbit9 · Jan 26, 2009

nerdy ? haha

i think it's very cool man!

Machine Elf · Jan 26, 2009

I have the pleasure living relatively near a retailer who sells nothing but poison arrow frogs and setups for them. Very extensive terrariums there. I like to raise mantids and other insects but will expand into poison frogs and some other things, perhaps fresh/saltwater aquariums, at some point within the year. Exotic turtles are neat. I have one of those as well. I live in a little zoo hahahaha.

N707 · Jan 26, 2009

Thanks guys, I'll try to get some more pics up tonight, Im cleaning so Ill have an op to get afew.

rusto said:
breeding frogs...how sweet.

Have you ever been darted? haha

Lol, I have gotten tingly lips and some numbness in my hands from fresh imports, scared the crapola outta me.

GET MO said:
wuts the point if they aint poisonous anymore? nah thats cool tho, u can just dart fools and then say "AAAAhhh, GOTCHA, theyre not really poisonous sucka!!". Nice frogs yo.

hahaha!!!! That would be a kick, I know alot of folks would definatley fall for that, shit I might even...lol. I do have some nasty hots though...:wink:.

Machine Elf said:
I have the pleasure living relatively near a retailer who sells nothing but poison arrow frogs and setups for them. Very extensive terrariums there. I like to raise mantids and other insects but will expand into poison frogs and some other things, perhaps fresh/saltwater aquariums, at some point within the year. Exotic turtles are neat. I have one of those as well. I live in a little zoo hahahaha.

I probably know whor your talkin about....
Mantids rock!

whiterabbit9 · Jan 26, 2009

insects are another thing

i find them very repulsive

except miss lady bug

N707 · Jan 27, 2009

whiterabbit9 said:
insects are another thing

i find them very repulsive

except miss lady bug

You my friend need to meet "tiny", he free ranges my condo.....
He is the most beautiful creature in my collection.....buuuwaahahahah

I cannot find the original file......he whieghs close to a pound.
sorry no fro pics tonight...= (.

SweetNightmare · Jan 27, 2009

nice! that looks bigger than my goliath bird eater! I got a few tarantulas from avicularia genus too, and a few others... a trap door spider... giant vietnamese centipede... african giant millipede... bunch of scorpions... a uromastyx and a columbian b/w tegu

nature rocks... ohh yea and don't forget the roach colony lol... I like pdf's cool colors but don't have any... not really my style I guess lol... I like things that are poisonous

Remember tarantulas are arachnids not insects!

Tonatiuh · Jan 27, 2009

real cool stuff dude.that enclosure is kick ace for real bro!
id be scared to handle that spider too.
nice lil thread i bet lotta folks chime in with different creatures.
peace-T-

N707 · Feb 11, 2009

SweetNightmare said:
nice! that looks bigger than my goliath bird eater! I got a few tarantulas from avicularia genus too, and a few others... a trap door spider... giant vietnamese centipede... african giant millipede... bunch of scorpions... a uromastyx and a columbian b/w tegu nature rocks... ohh yea and don't forget the roach colony lol... I like pdf's cool colors but don't have any... not really my style I guess lol... I like things that are poisonous
Remember tarantulas are arachnids not insects!

Lol....for sure bro. She is a T. blondi, as yours. I'm pretty sure she was one of the largest in the states as far as being legitimatley pictured...over 10" legspan, and I had an 11" molt...= P. She passed due to molting complications after I had her for about 5 years.

My group of tadpoles are starting to morph, I now have three froglets.

I love these guys, they are super tiny right now, less than 1/2 (i'ld say 1/3-1/4) the size of a dime.
Here are some shots (no, they arent enywhere else on other forums...lol). Sorry for the quality, the tank is always clouded with humidity even with excellent ventilation from the misting system I have.

N707 · Feb 11, 2009

Tonatiuh said:
real cool stuff dude.that enclosure is kick ace for real bro!
id be scared to handle that spider too.
nice lil thread i bet lotta folks chime in with different creatures.
peace-T-

Thanks bro, they are definatley a labor of love just all "gardens". I really believe that they add a positive energy to the rooms they are in.

These were the tads I pictured not too long ago...
Here's those pics.....

PhenoMenal · Feb 11, 2009

too cute!

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