{"product_id":"dyeing-dart-frog-robertus-dendrobates-tinctorius","title":"Dyeing Dart Frog 'Robertus' | Dendrobates tinctorius","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"newlands-animal-care-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyeing Dart Frog 'Robertus' | Dendrobates tinctorius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; natural habitat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuiana Shield and northern South America; humid forest floor.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdult size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 4–6 cm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 10–15 years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividuals vary; allow time to settle before any handling.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eActivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay-active.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSocial needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn established compatible pair; females can be territorial.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHousing \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdult housing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt least 60 × 45 × 45 cm for an adult pair or small compatible group; enlarge for additional animals.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnclosure type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVentilated tropical forest-floor terrarium.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 22–26°C, with a modest night drop; avoid sustained temperatures above 27°C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLighting \u0026amp; UVB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGentle daylight and suitable low-level UVB with dense shade; avoid overheating.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity \/ moisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 80–100%, with drainage and ventilation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDraining forest-floor substrate with abundant pesticide-free leaf litter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFurnishings \u0026amp; filtration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense plants, leaf litter, hides, visual barriers and a very shallow conditioned-water dish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep only compatible animals of the same species and locality form. Provide separate feeding areas and be ready to separate any frog showing weight loss or aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed appropriately sized flightless fruit flies and other suitable tiny invertebrates. Juveniles need daily meals; established adults generally daily or every other day. Use an appropriate amphibian calcium\/vitamin supplement following the manufacturer’s schedule. Monitor every frog and maintain multiple feeder cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed and observe each frog regularly. Check drainage, ventilation and moisture; remove leftovers and waste. Use conditioned water and avoid chemical residues. Fruit-fly cultures must be maintained continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Before Buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm species and locality\/morph. Do not mix different dart-frog species or locality forms. Prepare reliable tiny feeder cultures before collecting; they cannot live on ordinary large crickets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Animals Are Click \u0026amp; Collect Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Davy's Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52145262887239,"sku":"1135944","price":96.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/dendrobatestinctoriusrobertus.jpg?v=1755174970","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/dyeing-dart-frog-robertus-dendrobates-tinctorius","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}