To take the conservative approach, Joe should consider a small enclosure to get a perspective on what it takes to own these frogs. Again, Joe has a limited amount of funds, limited knowledge of dart frog husbandry, but UNLIMITED enthusiasm. Okay, let’s indulge Joe’s recent obsession and try not to get into the pitfalls of his/her (yeah, it’s gender neutral) common situation as there are so many places to dig into with that assumed scenario.įor a first vivarium, let’s think about taking baby steps into the hobby. Future and soon-to-be dart frog expert, Joe I stopped ordering venti mocha frappucino’s at Starbucks for the last 2 weeks and sold off my ball python collection, so I’ve definitely got enough saved up. I joined a few groups on Fakebook, did ALL my ‘research’ in the last 2 weeks by asking questions (in the said groups), and spoke to the experts at Petco/Petsmart. “I’m obsessed with pictures of these frogs and I’m so excited to have my own. Let’s pose a very common scenario and I’ll also make a few assumptions along the way. Understanding what you want to get out of the vivarium will dictate certain parameters. What is the purpose of this enclosure? (a beginner’s perspective) They’re numbered but certainly not ranked in importance, as they will have their own pros/cons and serious considerations that may lead you down a different path once you’ve seriously considered them. (more like 2a.) Will this be terrestrial, or arboreal?Īsk yourself these questions first. What type of animal will I be housing in this vivarium?

What is the purpose of this enclosure? Is it going to be for a display? is it a temporary grow out? Let my years of experience (in both successes and failures) save you money, time, frustration and lives (yes, frog lives, or perhaps you’re own. I certainly urge you to consider them BEFORE going out and buying supplies, material and the livestock. I’ll preface this entry by first asking these questions as they will lead to their own respective paths. So much goes into creating your ideal habitat.

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