Introduction To Poisonous Frogs

Series Summary

Poison dart frogs are a small brightly colored frog native to Central and South America. The oils on their skin are very poisonous and they are called “dart” frogs because it is thought that the natives of that area used the frogs on darts as weapons. Although there are about 220 species of poisonous frogs only a handful are venomous to humans and animals. This handful, however, is very capable of making a person very sick or even killing them. Even the slightest touch of one of these frogs to the tongue is enough to deliver a lethal dose of poison to a human.

Although this all might sound scary, dart frogs are still great pets to have. Sure you can't pet them but they make great friends and are beautiful to look at. Take a look at this video series and get an idea as to what is involved in the care of dart frogs. You will learn about their diet and some of the problems many dart frogs get from time to time. Our expert will also give you a list of possible supplements that will help your frogs live long and happy lives. Just remember, no touchy!

This series is an Equilibrio Films production.

Video Transcript

" Hi! My name is Richard Reavis. I am co-owner of Black Jungle Terrarium Supply and I am here today on behalf of expervillage.com to discuss the points that are important when feeding poison dart frogs. There are several factors to keep in mind when choosing the appropriate food and nutritional supplementation: the species, age and even the time of year all can have very important factors when it comes to choosing the right food item and the right supplement. Today we are going to discuss all of the different food items and supplements that can be used and discuss the proper use of them. "