Silverstone's poison frog (Ameerega silverstonei)

Short answers

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

40×40×50 cm for a pair, planted.

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

Daytime 22–26 °C, basking spot No basking spot — direct heat is harmful, at night 18–21 °C.

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

UVB: Weak UVB recommended (UVB 2.0), no strong lamp.

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

Life expectancy: 8–15 years.

Silverstone's 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

18–21 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot — direct heat is harmful

Humidity

80–95 %, mist daily

UVB

Weak UVB recommended (UVB 2.0), no strong lamp

Enclosure

Minimum size

40×40×50 cm for a pair, planted

Substrate

Forest-floor substrate with a drainage layer, moss, leaf litter, bromeliads and film canisters as spawning sites

Feeding

Food

Springtails, fruit flies and aphids, dusted regularly with calcium and vitamins

Feeding interval

adults daily to every other day

Key facts

Adult size

3,5–4,2 cm

Life expectancy

8–15 years

Origin

Central Peru

Protection status

CITES II, IUCN "Vulnerable" — proof of origin required

Brumation

No winter rest, at most a short dry spell to trigger breeding

Cohabitation

Keeping a pair is least stressful, since males are territorial during the mating season and guard clutches - two males would compete over territory. Only acquire captive-bred animals, as the species is endangered with an extremely small range.

Notes

One of the largest species in the genus, brilliant orange. A very small range.

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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
• Pepper's poison frog (Ameerega pepperi) – Intermediate
• Anthony's poison frog (Hyloxalus nexipus) – Intermediate

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What you need to start

To keep Silverstone's poison frog (Ameerega silverstonei) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (40×40×50 cm for a pair, planted), substrate (Forest-floor substrate with a drainage layer, moss, leaf litter, bromeliads and film canisters as spawning sites), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.