{"product_id":"anthonys-poison-arrow-frog","title":"Anthony's Poison Arrow Frog","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANTHONY’S POISON ARROW FROG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpipedobates anthonyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 2.5–3 cm | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10+ years | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diurnal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdults reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5–3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall, active terrestrial dart frogs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuveniles are tiny and require very small live food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏠 HOUSING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSecure, well-ventilated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebioactive tropical vivarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAround \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45 × 45 × 45 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is suitable for a pair or small group; larger is preferable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide deep leaf litter, cork bark, live plants and plenty of cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a drainage layer to prevent waterlogged substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure all gaps are securely sealed — juveniles can escape through very small openings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ TEMPERATURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21–25°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWarm area: up to around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–22°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid temperatures above 27–28°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever allow the enclosure to overheat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💡 LIGHTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProvide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–12 hours of light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each day.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLED lighting is excellent for supporting live plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-level UVB can be beneficial when correctly positioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways provide shaded areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo night lighting is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 HUMIDITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAim for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70–90%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with natural fluctuations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMist with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edechlorinated or RO water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep leaf litter and lower substrate moist but not permanently saturated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood ventilation is essential to prevent stagnant air and mould.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦟 FOOD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFeed small live prey such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlightless fruit flies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpringtails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall micro-crickets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther appropriately sized feeder insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFeed small amounts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edaily or every other day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on age and condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDust prey with a suitable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalcium and vitamin supplement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever feed wild-caught insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💦 WATER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProvide clean, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edechlorinated\/RO water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very shallow water area can be provided, although a deep pool is unnecessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChange standing water regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever provide deep water where a frog could drown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐚 SHEDDING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrogs naturally shed their skin as they grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost will consume their own shed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable humidity and hydration help support healthy shedding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever attempt to pull away shed skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤲 HANDLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not handle routinely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir skin is extremely delicate and can absorb chemicals from hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf movement is necessary, use a clean container rather than catching the frog by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid handling after using soap, creams, sanitiser or cleaning products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ HEALTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy frogs should be alert, active and feeding regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor body condition, appetite, skin and movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarning signs include weight loss, lethargy, abnormal skin, swelling or difficulty moving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeek an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamphibian-experienced veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if illness is suspected.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧹 CLEANING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove faeces, dead insects and spoiled food regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep water containers clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove heavily contaminated leaf litter when necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not completely strip an established bioactive enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever use household pesticides, aerosols or harsh chemicals around the vivarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏡 BEFORE YOU BRING YOUR ANIMAL HOME\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Secure tropical vivarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Drainage layer and suitable substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Thick leaf-litter layer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Live plants and natural hides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Temperature checked and stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Hygrometer installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Safe misting water prepared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Fruit fly\/springtail cultures established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Calcium\/vitamin supplements available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Bioactive clean-up crew established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT BITS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverheating is one of the biggest risks — keep temperatures controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAnthony’s Poison Arrow Frogs are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edisplay animals and should not be routinely handled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptive-bred frogs do not have the same toxin profile as wild frogs, which obtain defensive alkaloids through their natural diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever use untreated tap water, pesticides or chemical cleaners around the enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain good ventilation even when humidity is high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not mix with other frog species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuarantine new 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