Red-headed poison frog (Hyloxalus azureiventris)

Short answers

Red-headed poison frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

50×45×50 cm.

Red-headed poison frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 21–26 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 18–21 °C.

Red-headed poison frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2 %).

Red-headed poison frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Red-headed poison frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

21–26 °C

Night temperature

18–21 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

80–95 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

50×45×50 cm

Substrate

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

Feeding

Food

Fruit flies, springtails

Feeding interval

daily

Key facts

Adult size

2.5–3 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Northern Peru – the Cordillera Escalera

Protection status

CITES II; IUCN "Endangered"

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

A group (four to six animals) suits this species and was already correctly noted in the previous text; supplemented with the documented preference for rocky structure and enough retreats for every group member.

Notes

A slender, very fast frog with a turquoise-blue belly. It climbs and jumps a lot – it needs structured, damp rock zones. The call is a quiet chirp.

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What you need to start

To keep Red-headed poison frog (Hyloxalus azureiventris) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (50×45×50 cm), substrate (Coco humus, leaf litter, moss, 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.