Poison dart frogs as pets

Poison dart frogs are beautiful and interesting amphibians, who make fascinating vivarium subjects. Although famous for their toxic skin secretions, these colorful frogs stop producing their protective poisons after a brief time in captivity and become safe to maintain.

But while most keepers will find poison dart frogs to be fantastic pets, it is important to learn as much as you can about their biology, way of life and the habitats from which they hail to ensure they thrive in your hands. Inside, you will find all of the information you need to care for poison dart frogs and provide yours with a long and healthy life.

By incorporating the lessons presented here and doing your best to remain observant of your new pet, success should be within your reach.

The author, Ben Team, is an environmental educator and author with over 16 years of professional reptile-keeping experience. Ben currently maintains www.FootstepsInTheForest.com, where he shares information, narration and observations of the natural world.

Covered in this book: - Acquisition- Anatomy- Behavior- Biology- Breeding- Captive Considerations- Daily Care- Description- Diet- Ecology- Enclosure- Health- Husbandry- Interaction- Lighting- Maintenance- Monitoring- Myths and Misunderstandings- Taxonomy- The ideal environment.... and much more