{"product_id":"dendrobates-auratus-costa-rican-green-and-black-dart-frog-copy-1","title":"Dendrobates auratus \"El Cope\" Dart Frog","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDendrobates auratus \"El Cope\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specific color morph of the green and black poison dart frog, named for its origin in the high mountain region of El Cope in Panama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e This morph is known for its intense, metallic sky-blue sheen overlaid with striking black reticulation (net-like patterns). The black areas may develop a bronze sheen as the frog ages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are a medium-sized Dendrobates auratus morph, with adults typically reaching about 1 to 1.7 inches (25-42 mm) in length. Females are generally slightly larger than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"El Cope\" is considered moderately shy, but individuals tend to become bolder with age and exposure in a captive setting. They are diurnal and semi-arboreal, foraging on the forest floor and also climbing well in vegetation. They can be kept in groups, provided the enclosure is spacious and offers plenty of hiding spots to mitigate potential female-to-female aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Toxicity: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn their wild Panamanian habitat, these frogs are toxic, acquiring defensive alkaloids from their diet of specific ants and other small invertebrates. Captive-bred frogs, lacking this specific diet, are not poisonous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat and Care (in Captivity) Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the mountainous El Cope region of Panama. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium: \u003c\/strong\u003eThey require a tropical vivarium setup with high humidity, plenty of leaf litter, live plants, and shallow water dishes. They are poor swimmers, so water features must be very shallow to prevent drowning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: An ideal temperature range is between 70-80°F (21-27°C). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity: \u003c\/strong\u003eHigh humidity levels, typically between 70-100%, are necessary and can be maintained with misting systems or daily manual misting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are insectivores and thrive on small, live, vitamin-dusted insects in captivity,   such as flightless fruit flies, springtails, and isopods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are relatively easy to breed in captivity. Females lay small clutches of 4-10 eggs in a secluded, dark, and humid spot (e.g., a coco hut or under leaf litter), and the male cares for the eggs and transports the resulting tadpoles to a small body of water to complete their development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carribbean Amphibian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46959718924524,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4909\/2588\/files\/images_de550a2f-fb84-49f3-9871-3991e9f2713f.jpg?v=1762313317","url":"https:\/\/www.pyratestcg.com\/products\/dendrobates-auratus-costa-rican-green-and-black-dart-frog-copy-1","provider":"PyratesTCG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}