DART FROG CARE FOR BEGINNERS

In this video I try to cover all aspects of dart frog care, and answer as many questions that beginner dart frog hobbyists may have!
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(00:00) Intro
(00:46) My dart frogs
(02:22) Diet
(03:44) Supplementation
(04:51) Dusting / how much to dust
(06:02) Feeding
(06:46) Housing / enclosure sizes
(08:14) Live plants
(09:01) Leaf litter
(09:42) Clean up crew for bioactive enclosures
(11:01) Water and humidity
(12:05) Lighting
(13:15) Temperature
(14:17) Housing more than one dart frog / dart frog aggression
(15:24) Outro
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[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Your presentation style and audio is great. Ad more B roll and watch your channel explode.

[@isaacswift8950]

Thank you! Yeah I agree that’s something I can improve on!

[@Danimuswrexx]

Watched this video like 3 months ago without ever owning anything more than a dog. I've got 2 separate dart frog tanks now and absolutely loving them. Thanks for the video and the new addiction man.

[@isaacswift8950]

It’s infectious hahahaa, I’m glad I got you into the dart frog hobby - welcome!!

[@samuelsneesby1771]

How do you only have 350+ subs, this is an amazing channel, new sub

[@violinkornroller2433]

Just earned a sub from me

[@shanekingsley251]

Same here 👍

[@NezbyKitty]

Amazing! Thank you for your earlier video teaching how to build the enclosure too. 👍🐸🌿🌺

[@Sarah-pc2kw]

Rightttt?? So much info !!!

[@asdgsadhdfs]

Great video! It's so wholesome to see a kid that's so passionate about animal care!

[@DoitLiveit]

Will be waiting for a tour of the plants you have in that Vivarium. Great video brother. 👌🏻

[@Bluepearlx]

Im thinking about to get dart frogs. This vid came on time! Tysm for this vid💚

[@Leescreaturefeatures]

Great video buddy and great information

[@ilovevegans6979]

Such a beautiful enclosure

[@ericabatara7701]

This video is super helpful hope you make more videos.

[@user-lo9vu8ok1m]

this video is SO helpful! thank you!

[@hurlbut93]

Great video! You were Super informative. I could see you taking off on KZbin!

[@miguelquintero1077]

This is one of the most useful vids I’ve seen in a while thank you so much! I’m getting a Dendrobates tinctorius Oyapok but I was maybe looking into your dart frogs considering how cool they look.

[@isaacswift8950]

Yeah green sipaliwini are so cool, they are really variable in colour as well meaning you can have yellow, green or blue together! I like oyapocks too though!

[@simonsmallhorne]

Thanks for posting this, Isaac. I’ve just bought a pair of Terribilis and I’m enjoying discovering all the Dart Frog videos and joining all the FB groups. Exciting times, as it’s all pretty new to me. Great video, mate👍

[@isaacswift8950]

Terribilis are so cool I’d like to get some soon! Welcome to the hobby!

[@simonsmallhorne]

@@isaacswift8950 Thank you👍

[@antalyametalkid2353]

Awesome video man keep up the good work

[@chrisglory8640]

I was interested in keeping frogs and just decided to search videos on it and saw your video. Really awesome and useful! Decided to subscribe!

[@isaacswift8950]

Thanks!!

[@alanrobisonPD1960]

Hey Issac, I really like your channel. Your setups are amazing, you’re well spoken and Well informed. Keep up your hard work, this is Alan, greetings from Riverside in Southern California.

[@jessicagarza6629]

Tons of helpful info... Thanks a bunch! Will probably stop in a few more times and recap :)

[@MrLuckymimi]

Did u ever get frogs?

[@nehab4148]

Brilliant video - very informative! :)

[@isaacswift8950]

Thank you!!

[@AcumasAngel]

Found out today that Bella & Edwards son is a keeper of dart frogs 😁 Have my vivarium/paludarium/terrarium set up, all i need are dart frogs and i'm living on YT right now trying too find out what kind suits me the best ;-) thanks for the great info! Liked & subscribed!!

[@rhyswerner1748]

When I grow up I wanna move to the uk. And out of curiosity I searched up dart frogs in the uk, I suppose you CAN keep them which is amazing for me!

[@trashfireididd]

what a beautiful enclosure!

[@isaacswift8950]

Thank you!

[@Xabifiy]

Thanks for the tips

[@justzyagrace2548]

Thanks that helped a lot

[@night_time_exotics]

I'm currently working on a 40 gallon bioactive and I'm getting 2 species of dart frogs and some clown or hour glass tree frogs for it as well I started the scape for the ground yesterday and I couldn't be more excited

[@isaacswift8950]

Hope it all goes well! Just be careful mixing species as they don’t always get along!

[@plumtucker9514]

I'm inbetween a reed frog or a dart frog, i got a 12x12x12, and I'm still waiting for my plants to come in. Otherwise, I'm just trying to visualize how I want it to look. I'd really like a paludarium, so I'm leaning towards reed frogs. Great video.

[@ski_4_life682]

plzzzz keep it up love the vids

[@daniellolvor2jahren895]

You got a big like from me. Really good video. Greets from Germany ✌

[@isaacswift8950]

Thanks so much!!

[@nazz2406]

Hey from Texas! I have a few questions for you. What type of plants do you recommend in the frogs environment? How much does a system like yours with the suggestions you mentioned cost? And lastly, how long did it take to get their environment set up, like were your plants saplings and then you allowed the frogs in the enclosure or were the plants well grown already?

[@kerm9807]

Mate what's the best starter dart frog please? And what size set up would you recommend?

[@HudsonDoodle]

This guy needs to be monetized. Subscribed.

[@isaacswift8950]

Thanks so much👊

[@reptilevibes6905]

Yes he does I subbed

[@nebula____]

dart fogs are so cute

[@OldTelivisionRocks]

Could you link the products in the description? I want to make sure I am getting the right ones.

[@sweetluvgurl]

You have a really nice setup. I was thinking about getting a few of the blue poisonous dart frogs. The only thing was I read online that it said it’s okay when they are younger but you may have to separate them later. I thought it was okay to keep frogs in groups. So, I’m confused.

[@isaacswift8950]

Yeah, you can keep them together when they are younger but when they are older they may fight in a group so keep them separately or in pairs. *If you raise babies up together they are less likely to fight when they are adults*

[@MidsArtbox]

Hi, your videos have been brilliant! (: I've spent so long believing dart frog care was so complex, when really they seem to have a very similar setup to my crested geckos! I'm seriously considering looking for some, after seeing your videos on care. Could I ask, how vocal are these frogs? (especially at night)? Only asking cause my pet setups are all in my bedroom, and if they'd be singing all night, I might reconsider for my early-morning work shift's sakes hahahaha... 😂 Thanks again for the brilliant information mate 🐸👍

[@isaacswift8950]

Depends what species you get but dart frogs usually only call in the day, I keep dendrobates tinctorius which only make a faint buzzing sound, but they’re are other louder species like Leucs and phyllobates terribilis. Dendrobates tinctorius is the best option if you don’t want anything loud! :)

[@MidsArtbox]

@@isaacswift8950 Thats brilliant to know! I was eyeing up tincs anyway tbh, so thats perfect. Thanks so much for the info 😊👍 Keep up the great content, love to see it

[@isaacswift8950]

@@MidsArtbox thanks so much!

[@calskit9332]

Hi mate, Was just wondering where you got your plants from? I'm from Wales so if you got them locally, chances are I'll have similar shops too. Awesome set up by the way!

[@isaacswift8950]

Some of them were from eBay, but the majority of them were unfortunately from a website that has been taken down :/. Your best bet is looking a lot online as there’s a lot more to choose from

[@calskit9332]

@@isaacswift8950 legend, thanks for getting back so quick!

[@calskit9332]

Hey again, just a quick question - where do you get your cultures from? I've tried two different places but the flies seem to die out pretty quick and the substance at the bottom dries up and the stench is horrific. Both times neither cup has looked like yours regarding the fly quantity. Cheers.

[@isaacswift8950]

Calski T on eBay if you look at ‘advanced husbandry’ company fruit flies they last me a while. You can chose the size of flies you want etc. If not there are kits you can buy to make your own and these are pretty good :)

[@pip5188]

How often do you put springtails and ispods in the tank? Is it just a one time thing or do you continue to buy them

[@isaacswift8950]

It’s usually just a one time thing, but the frogs will eat them as well so every once in a while you can put more in to keep the population up :)

[@pip5188]

@@isaacswift8950 thanks for the tip mate

[@eugenebelford4340]

Thanks for this video - I've read that dart frogs are perhaps the smartest frog out there, with ability to remember various hiding places across a wide terrain. If humans ever go extinct along with the rest of the mammals then dart frogs may be only game in town in terms of terrestial animals with any sort of potential intelligence that could one day evolve further into being even more intelligent. With climate change all bets are off, so it is at least possible that mammals including humans go extinct, and in a few tens or hundreds of thousands of years, dart frogs are doing their own youtube channels. :)

[@wingleung8432]

GOOD video

[@williamcox3709]

Awesome video. I do have a question... can you keep multiple species in one exotera say like 150 gallon exotera??or should it be a species only??

[@isaacswift8950]

Should be one species per tank, and one locale per tank. If you keep tinctorius in the same enclosure they have to be the same morph and you can’t mix them together. For example you can’t mix an azureus with a citronella, even though they’re the same species (dendrobates tinctorius). And you also shouldn’t mix different species because they can and will make hybrids. :)

[@isaacswift8950]

It’s all about keeping the captive populations as pure as possible basically :)

[@williamcox3709]

Awesome, thank you and you got yourself a new subscriber

[@isaacswift8950]

@@williamcox3709 thank so much!

[@jasonmonkas8690]

@Issac if you see this- what species of biophytom plant is that you have?

[@zacw7443]

Great video can u tell me good website to get dart frog in England I am thinking of exotic pets

[@isaacswift8950]

Zac13Plays preloved, mydartfrog, dartfrog.co.uk

[@zacw7443]

Isaac Swift ok thanks

[@Cheshhire]

Do you have a link to the light?

[@yuliexotics2885]

Where do you get your enclosure and what size is

[@brendanhunt1234]

hi there, whats the plant in your vivarium that looks like a little palm tree. It looks really cool, never seen it before.

[@isaacswift8950]

brendanhunt1234 biophytum sensitivum :)

[@12342087]

Beautiful enclosure! Do you give them vitamin A as well?

[@isaacswift8950]

I don’t but I’ve read that it can be beneficial for them so I’m going to add it to their supplement schedule!

[@legendaryc4917]

Do you think I could put a Venus fly trap in a dart frog enclosure? I know they will def have access to flys but I don't know if the fly trap could be dangerous for the frogs

[@isaacswift8950]

It could work in theory with frogs that are big enough (not thumbnail dart frogs), but it would be at your own risk - I personally wouldn’t hahaha

[@tylerbrumback1202]

Do you know if I were to be able to turn on a black light on my frogs for the night or will that harm them in any way?

[@isaacswift8950]

There would be no point, I can’t usually see my frogs at night anyway as they hide when it gets dark and I don’t think it would be good for their eyes so I wouldn’t

[@Bluepearlx]

Can I use any plant (that love humidity) for the enclosure?

[@isaacswift8950]

Floor Hendriks pretty much yeah! Just make sure that they don’t have sharp edges/ spikes and that they are non toxic!

[@Bluepearlx]

Okay Ty for youre fast reply🤗!

[@bubblegumselkie]

Can you keep just one dart frog or is better to have them in pairs/groups?

[@isaacswift8950]

Cat Young depends on the species, dendrobates tinctorius should be kept in sexed pairs ideally or alone, but there are others that you can keep communally

[@hachiman69air]

Hello, i founded very instructive all the info in your video, but my english is not so good and i don't understood very well what kind of led are you using. Can you send me a description or a link where i can found?. Thanks you very much.

[@isaacswift8950]

It’s a called a Skylight pro II :)

[@hachiman69air]

@@isaacswift8950 thanks you very much i apreciate

[@chamsherp9762]

Did anyone else notice how when he started showing the lights all the clutter on the top of the cage dissapeared

[@isaacswift8950]

😂😂

[@liquoricemold4353]

Ye best best only go for dwarf whites p scaler isopods are very protein hungry p laevis isbetter but still could choke on it

[@JayeVee]

For spraying do we have to use some type of water conditioner?

[@isaacswift8950]

Yeah so the best options would be de-ionised water, bottled water and rainwater but if you only have tap water you can get the Zoomed Reptisafe conditioner (it’s blue) to treat the tap water. :)

[@JayeVee]

@@isaacswift8950 ok thanks bro cos I be seeing videos of ppl spraying and misting their terrariums wit bottle sprayers was wondering if it had to be conditioned water

[@JayeVee]

@@isaacswift8950 I also got a question, will the reptisafe water conditioner effect my moss? Because I'm planning to use distilled water for my moss and will distilled water be harmful for my darts?

[@isaacswift8950]

Reptisafe should be fine for both the darts and moss :)

[@JayeVee]

@@isaacswift8950 ok much obliged brother.

[@c0rriii]

Are you housing a different breed with a different breed of dart frog? Your only supposed to have 1 breed in its own tank and the other in another tank its a different breed

[@isaacswift8950]

No they’re all the same species, dendrobates tinctorius green sipaliwini, they are very variable in colour and pattern though just like all dendrobates tinctorius - but yes I agree you should never mix localities of the same species OR different species unless you know what you’re doing.

[@plantguy9]

What kind of water? Tap or distilled water?

[@johnkelley2557]

You need bottled water

[@notaliveaccount]

I love bugs and reptiles 🦎🐛

[@turquoisejungle3504]

Maybe sub?

[@NotBoringAnimeEdits]

Thanks for the care, it was really helpful! I'm not trying to be mean or anything, this was a great video, but if you could find a way to make it a little more engaging that'd be great. I had to watch it in chunks 'cause I got bored after a few minutes, but it was still really helpful so thanks a lot! :)

[@isaacswift8950]

Yeah np! It’s kinda hard to make care videos interesting hahaha

[@NotBoringAnimeEdits]

@@isaacswift8950 Yeah, no, it's fine. I completely understand! Just thought I should give you some feedback, y'a know? I still enjoyed your video though!

[@finndrennan541]

I’m from Ireland and I’m just wondering would room temperature for them be ok here

[@isaacswift8950]

It depends on how cold or warm your house it but yeah usually you can keep them room temperature

[@finndrennan541]

Isaac Swift I watched the whole video. But in short terms. Is the only care really feeding and supplements and humidity. Also can they Cohab with mourning geckos ?

[@isaacswift8950]

@@finndrennan541 ummm I think so? If you follow everything in this video you should be fine. And yeah you can cohabitate mourning geckos with dart frogs, I have some in there with mine :)

[@finndrennan541]

Isaac Swift Also what is there lifespan. Cause I read a lot of sources and they are all different and. Do the mourning geckos do fine with them and do they eat the extra fruit flies. And do mourning geckos need heat or is room temperature good

[@finndrennan541]

Also do mourning geckos have baby’s constantly?

[@obi-won-ton-soup]

Any suggestions for good U.K. websites to use

[@isaacswift8950]

For what, information or equipment?

[@lakerland420]

What’s that fern tree in the front?

[@isaacswift8950]

Biophytum sensitivum (sensitive plant) :)

[@lakerland420]

@@isaacswift8950 thanks for the quick reply

[@beyonddoubtcoaching]

Where u get ur cultures from bro

[@isaacswift8950]

If you’re in the uk, I get mine from eBay or I sometimes make my own

[@Muckwickett]

What is that tiny palm tree looking plant?!

[@isaacswift8950]

Biophytum sensitivum (Sensitive plant)!

[@Muckwickett]

@@isaacswift8950 thanks so much bro! Subscribed

[@isaacswift8950]

@@Muckwickett cheers!!

[@AdverbsAndNouns]

Damn this guy is cute.

[@jerryv4717]

Hey bro, I just bought a dart frog from reptile expo 2 days ago, and he's just been in one same spot not doing anything and he or she went crackhead mode and got kinda scrawny, does that mean he's stress or unhealthy or both??? Cos I dropped 75$ on the lil guy cos it be a waste of money that went down in the drain if he's sick

[@isaacswift8950]

Could mean anything honestly, there’s no real way to tell unless you have the information about how he was kept before you got him

[@tYou16]

690th like!

[@isaacswift8950]

Thanks!! ;)

[@dsd-downshiftdave8056]

Can you house Enzo with the dart frogs or no

[@isaacswift8950]

No definitely not, they have completely different enclosure requirements and I’m pretty sure a chameleon would try and eat anything that moves and can fit in its mouth haha

[@Dadude103]

My guy is putting a white one with a green one 💀💀💀💀💀

[@isaacswift8950]

They’re literally the same species and locality… what’s the problem

[@getoffyoubassandletsfish8565]

So you just put your fruit fly culture into their cage and leave it in there? 🤔

[@isaacswift8950]

No you take out as many flies as you need, and feed them to your frogs you keep the cup outside of the enclosure :)

[@isaacswift8950]

The one that you can see in there is one that I left when I went away and would have been able to feed them as usual, it’s not ideal so stick to just feeding them normally

[@getoffyoubassandletsfish8565]

@@isaacswift8950 good idea 💡 for feeding while away/vacation

[@coltonwright3095]

Edit your videos better, it’s too distracting

[@isaacswift8950]

If you don’t like it, here’s the door 🚪

[@dsd-downshiftdave8056]

Can you house Enzo with the dart frogs or no