{"product_id":"blue-poison-arrow-frog-azureus","title":"Blue Poison Arrow Frog “AZUREUS”","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLUE POISON ARROW FROG “AZUREUS”\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\u003eDendrobates tinctorius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Azureus”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3–5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10–15+ years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diurnal • Terrestrial\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 usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales are generally larger than males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite their small size, they are active frogs and need plenty of floor space.\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\u003eA minimum of around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 × 45 × 45 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is suitable for a pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA mature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebioactive tropical vivarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide deep leaf litter, cork bark, hides and dense live planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclude springtails and other suitable clean-up organisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of visual barriers and separate areas so frogs can retreat from each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not overcrowd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; adult \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003etinctorius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be territorial.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\u003eDaytime: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22–25°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\n\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged temperatures above \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverheating can be extremely dangerous for dart frogs.\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 approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–12 hours of daylight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood-quality LED lighting is excellent for maintaining live plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow-level UVB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e source can be beneficial when correctly positioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide shaded areas so the frogs can move away from the light.\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003eRegular misting should keep the substrate and leaf litter suitably moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid stagnant, permanently waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood ventilation is essential.\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflightless fruit flies and springtails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuveniles require frequent feeding; adults should be offered food regularly according to body condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLightly dust prey with an appropriate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalcium\/vitamin supplement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever use wild-caught insects that may have been exposed to pesticides.\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\u003eDart frogs obtain much of their moisture from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater droplets on leaves and enclosure surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMist with clean, dechlorinated water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very shallow water area can be provided, but deep water is unnecessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep any water area clean because these frogs are poor swimmers.\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\n\u003cspan\u003eFrogs shed their skin regularly and normally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeat the shed skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect humidity and hydration support healthy shedding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo intervention is normally required.\u003c\/span\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\u003eHandling should be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir skin is extremely delicate and can be damaged by oils, salts, lotions and chemicals on human hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the frog must be moved, use a clean container rather than handling it directly.\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\u003eWatch for weight loss, lethargy, abnormal posture, skin problems or persistent loss of appetite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverheating and dehydration are major risks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuarantine new frogs before introducing them to an established collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 dead insects and obvious waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplace leaf litter as it breaks down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrim plants when necessary and keep glass clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a mature bioactive setup, springtails and other clean-up organisms help process waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid unnecessary complete substrate changes that disrupt the bioactive environment.\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☐ Mature tropical vivarium established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Deep leaf litter and suitable hides provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Live plants established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Temperature checked and stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Humidity and ventilation tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Fruit fly culture established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Calcium\/vitamin supplementation available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Enclosure completely escape-proof\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\u003eDo not allow the enclosure to overheat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCaptive-bred Azureus frogs are generally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot poisonous in captivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because the toxic alkaloids found in wild populations come from their natural diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever handle unnecessarily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever use pesticides, insecticides or harsh chemicals around the vivarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep frogs away from deep water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor individual frogs for aggression or competition, particularly as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAzureus is a colour\/locality form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDendrobates tinctorius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not a separate species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58726832308605,"sku":"XADT001","price":143.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4983\/3648\/files\/XADT001_1-1_1.jpg?v=1790156995","url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/blue-poison-arrow-frog-azureus","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}