Reticulated poison frog (Ranitomeya reticulata)

Short answers

Reticulated poison frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

40×40×50 cm.

Reticulated poison frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 22–26 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 19–22 °C.

Reticulated poison frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2 %).

Reticulated poison frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Reticulated poison frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–26 °C

Night temperature

19–22 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

80–95 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

40×40×50 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, leaf litter, moss, bromeliads

Feeding

Food

Fruit flies, springtails

Feeding interval

daily

Key facts

Adult size

1,5–1,8 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

North-eastern Peru

Protection status

CITES II

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

A group of about five to six animals is least stressful for this species, since it naturally lives in exactly this social structure in the wild and several groups even gather to breed together. Keeping a pair is also possible but offers less of the natural social behaviour. Either way, provide plenty of bromeliads and retreats so individual animals can withdraw.

Notes

A brilliant red forebody with black-netted legs. Very small – the food has to be correspondingly fine (Drosophila melanogaster, springtails).

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What you need to start

To keep Reticulated poison frog (Ranitomeya reticulata) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (40×40×50 cm), substrate (Coco humus, leaf litter, moss, bromeliads), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.