Lehmann's poison frog (Oophaga lehmanni)

Short answers

Lehmann's poison frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

50×40×60 cm.

Lehmann's poison frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 21–25 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 18–21 °C.

Lehmann's poison frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2 %).

Lehmann's poison frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 10–15 years.

Lehmann's poison frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

No – better suited to experienced keepers (difficulty: Expert).

Climate

Daytime temperature

21–25 °C

Night temperature

18–21 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

90–100 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

50×40×60 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, moss, dense bromeliads, constant rainfall

Feeding

Food

Fruit flies, springtails

Feeding interval

daily

Key facts

Adult size

3–3,6 cm

Life expectancy

10–15 years

Origin

Western Colombia – a very small range

Protection status

CITES II; IUCN "Critically Endangered" – only documented captive-bred animals

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Kept in pairs. Raise juveniles separately from adults: newly hatched tadpoles are carried individually by the male to separate water bodies, since several larvae in the same water body demonstrably eat each other. Provide enough separate water-filled containers (bromeliads, film canisters) and retreat spots.

Notes

Banded red-and-black or yellow-and-black, and one of the most sought-after and trickiest species. The natural range covers only a few square kilometres and is heavily poached – check the origin thoroughly at purchase.

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What you need to start

To keep Lehmann's poison frog (Oophaga lehmanni) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (50×40×60 cm), substrate (Coco humus, moss, dense bromeliads, constant rainfall), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.