Pepper's poison frog (Ameerega pepperi)

Short answers

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

60×45×50 cm.

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

Daytime 22–27 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 19–22 °C.

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

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2 %).

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

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

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

Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–27 °C

Night temperature

19–22 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

80–90 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×45×50 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, leaf litter, stones, a shallow water spot

Feeding

Food

Fruit flies, micro crickets

Feeding interval

daily

Key facts

Adult size

3–4 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Northern Peru

Protection status

CITES II

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Keeping a pair is least stressful, as males call from perches and guard clutches - two males would compete over the same sites. Rear juveniles separately from adults, since larger animals reach the food first.

Notes

Described only in 2007, dark with brilliant yellow dorsal stripes. Requirements as for A. bassleri, but a little smaller and quieter.

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Related species

• Yellow-bellied poison frog (Ameerega hahneli) – Intermediate
• Bassler's poison frog (Ameerega bassleri) – Intermediate
• Painted poison frog (Ameerega picta) – Intermediate
• Ruby poison frog (Ameerega parvula) – Intermediate
• Yellow-striped poison frog (Ameerega flavopicta) – Intermediate
• Three-striped poison frog (Ameerega trivittata) – Intermediate
• Silverstone's poison frog (Ameerega silverstonei) – Intermediate
• Anthony's poison frog (Hyloxalus nexipus) – Intermediate

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What you need to start

To keep Pepper's poison frog (Ameerega pepperi) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×45×50 cm), substrate (Coco humus, leaf litter, stones, a shallow water spot), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.