Meet my new POISON DART FROGS! Phyllobates terribilis "Mint"

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much for watching everyone! So excited to introduce you all to these incredible animals 🐸! Don’t forget to respond to today’s question of the day!

[@smuvraccoon3078]

PLEASE RESPOND. I have a pet leachie who is about juvenile and he is TERRIFIED of me. We used to be fine I could pick him up and all but I must have scared him or something because now the second I reach my hand in if there isnt food he will run

[@smuvraccoon3078]

I never take him out the cage anymore cause I dont want to make things worse but the best we can do now is tong feed. Even then after there isnt food out he runs away from me. I want to have a strong bond with my leachie like my other geckos so if you could help me out that would be great

[@Reptiliatus]

@@smuvraccoon3078 hi there! Sorry to hear about your situation! You could try some of the tips from my handling/taming crested geckos video. Alternatively there are leachianus that unfortunately become more sassy and defensive as they mature. Leachies in general are not always super friendly and handleable so that could be the case here. Even my big boy Jabba has his days 😅. Best of luck!

[@smuvraccoon3078]

@@Reptiliatus thank you and I will look at that video. He is recently accepting hand feeding more so hopefully that will work towards him calming down

[@alyshasocie6120]

Wow! They're so pretty! 😮

[@nicolecross4260]

I agree with your statement about people becoming shy when it comes to posts of questions due to harsh responses. As a veterinary technician at an exotics hospital I have a very hard time getting exotics owners to open up without feeling judged or “on the spot”. People need to spread information kindly. Part of why I love your channel so much. Basic husbandry is my number one go to when accessing a sick animal at work. Because 90% it is the cause to most ailments. Keep on educating! It’s needed!

[@FuzzyDuckling94]

I think enrichment is something that needs more eyes. Everyone buys toys for their dogs and plays with them and gives them variety in food and treats… but what about their other pets? Monitors love to play with new things! But yes, you’re so right about the social media groups! It’s really a shame to see how much abuse ignorant newbies get just for not knowing something. Would rather see them helped out and welcomed into the hobby than pushed away by hostility. I’ve left so many groups as a result, was such a shame having such drama all over my feed.

[@hyperFOCUSactivated]

I literally just came back home from buying more bird toys for my two bird brains (Oplurus cuvieri) and I could not agree more! :D

[@babynoodle42]

I 200% agree with your answer to the QOTD. That’s why I love channels like yours and Clint’s reptiles for being patient and offering judgment free information. My answer is as much as I love the fancy morphs and all that, there’s something to be said for neurological conditions that can occur from breeding these animals safely without harm to them. I said the same thing on Professor Herp’s channel.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much! Great point added!

[@tracybowling97]

I love the color of the frogs. They look metallic! So beautiful!!

[@Reptiliatus]

Yes, they are so nice!

[@misskacy5832]

I was just gonna comment on their color! Very fine mica type sheen, ooh or satin! So pretty

[@TroyGoldberg]

Thanks for the kind words brother!!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you for being such a great friend! Really appreciate everything you do for our community and thanks for sending me a bit of footage!

[@abbyAS14]

What an insightful QOTD. I'm brand new to this community so have very little interaction with much of it as yet, but have been encouraged to explore more and empowered with not only knoweldge but the confidence to go seek additional reliable information from other sources by people such as yourself. I think offering insight to how incredible these animals are is so important, and really helps inspire new people to start things off on a positive foot when beginning their husbandry journey. The honest, objective, and transparent sharing of information in what it takes to keep these animals is also so important and so appreciated in channels such as yours. I suppose what I'm taking a long time to say is: I feel like my questions in the social communities I currently interact with are welcome and answered with honest compassion and curiosity, rather than judgement.

[@Jacksonmontyart]

Happy to see you give troy some love, his content deserves much more attention than it gets !

[@Reptiliatus]

Troy is the man!

[@misskacy5832]

Agreed! He makes such amazing enclosures, from scratch! I enjoy it when he shows his goofy side. Very knowledgeable guy indeed! I've been subscribed to his channel for about 5 months. He was my vote for Snake Discoveries enclosure build off. A whole bunch of ppl were requesting Tyler Nolan and Chandlers Wild Life. Which I do enjoy watching Chandler a great deal it's like, he has a big following and idk if building enclosures(bioactive or not)is really his thing, and he had his hands full as it is. Shouting out Troy's channel was a no brainer. I can't believe he doesn't have more subs. Of course I thought of our guy Reptiliatus 🤗 but he already had a ton of requests/votes to take part in the challenge. Anyway, one day....I AM 100% going to do a dart frog vivarium build and gets me some of deez cuties!!🤩 ooh, with a little gentle waterfall/stream🤔🤓

[@Jacksonmontyart]

@@misskacy5832 they are certainly a lot of fun and rewarding ! I just got my first clutch of eggs from my Ranitomeya species and my Santa Isabel group

[@ryankarnes8566]

I love that you didn't just pick one thing in the hobby, but all of them 😂 amphibians, reptiles, isopods, and I'm for it dude! Keep it up

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! Yes, I really love all animals! 😅

[@0hyed692]

I have two of these babes of the yellow variety and they are an absolute treat to have around. Very smart and extremely adorable!

[@angrypeonies]

Tails & Scales!! 🙌 love love love them so much.

[@kristiw.1823]

Love your new, beautiful frogs! Hadn't seen that species before. I agree about the culture of the community... tho, I've been pretty fortunate to have come across mostly helpful, patient people in the reptile husbandry community. I second the need for more education/brainstorming/variety when it comes to enrichment. We only have two crested geckos (new to this whole world), but providing enrichment in our bioactive tanks has been one of the parts that has been the most fun! Adding different types of surfaces and shapes and textures makes the viewing and interaction even more enjoyable!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you for the kind words! Well said points on community needs! Enrichment is definitely on the rise!

[@brittneymcglynn5474]

I never realized that mints were dark as juvies ! How cool!

[@quinnconway163]

they are so cool looking!

[@brianna9734]

Such beautiful frogs! When I first started on my frog journey I was so tempted to start off with dart frogs, but I couldn't get over how adorable Whites tree frogs were! Now that I have more experience with terrarium builds and bioactive knowledge, I would love to venture out and get some dart frogs. They have so much personality for being so small.

[@Reptiliatus]

Go for it! If you feel ready in evert aspect, they are super rewarding to observe and keep! :)

[@brianna9734]

@@Reptiliatus I have a 55 gallon I was thinking of converting into a dart frog tank. Definitely something I'm planning out for the future. How many do you think would be able to be housed in a 55 gallon?

[@terryjohnson2185]

Your welcome

[@TobysExotics]

I have never kept dart frogs, I would absolutely love to in the future though

[@Reptiliatus]

They are fantastic!

[@Dino_Dez]

Recently acquired some Mint tadpoles myself cant wait to see them grow out!

[@Billbeaux]

Beautiful creatures! Awesome enclosures! Excellent footage!

[@CaliAnimalLover]

I 100% agree with you Dayyan. We want the hobby to grow. We want to foster a feeling of belonging and welcoming to people who show an interest. NOT ripping them apart. And the same goes for those that are well known within the hobby. Breeders, KZbinrs, zoologists, leaders who have raised and kept animals for decades, or even those that are newer but have an obvious love of animals, should ALSO try to create a United front. Stop the in-fighting, name calling and “hit” videos back and forth. It’s actually a bit embarrassing, and the drama is NOT what pulled me into keeping reptiles and amphibians! It was the love of the animals themselves and my fascination with them. Not the backstabbing. Honestly, if I were just approaching the community at this time, I’m not sure I would’ve felt the same way about it. I do know this is hopefully just a blip in an otherwise good community. And I’m hoping that all the wars stop and calm takes over. But I know exactly what you’re talking about. That honestly made me leave a couple of groups. Just being attacked for something so innocuous as a simple question.

[@russelaceto2336]

As you are in Ontario, i will cite my favorite musician… “quick to anger, quick to judge, slow to understand…” the world, and online communities need more compassion and understanding. Thanks for the fun content!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThePeacePlant]

Too many people rely on instinct and not actually thinking through and use their brains at all. It's why your quote rings true

[@squeakatu1981]

It's so nice to have you back. I want frogs now as well a reptile I'm not sure if that's a good thing lol but I can't have animals like that now because my health is going to get worse and I'll need treatment at home.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! Thinking of you 🙏🏼

[@antiochkennels]

Good word man... i totally agree...

[@tiger4632]

They are adorable ^_^ Love Frogs

[@Destined_Kn1ght]

How many can I have in a 48x24x24?

[@JoseMartinez-dm8wc]

Dude I haven't written in a while but I do watch alot maybe even all of them anyways..Your amazing that's while u hit that mile stone in your life 100,000 subscribers...The dart frog are a passion of mine ,I think I might just take a chance with you and get the same frog and take this journey with you ...Thank you for the inspiration

[@artworks.by.adel787]

Finally a dart frog video I am so excited about it

[@Leepbby]

OMG the sounds they make is adorable 🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸

[@Reptiliatus]

They are super cool! It’s quite the trill but only adult animals can do it!

[@LukinsNotmanMusic]

Yesssssssss more frogs!!!!!!!

[@Reptiliatus]

🐸🙌🏼

[@haydenlucas2986]

I’ve really enjoyed seeing this part of your collection thanks for sharing! 🐸

[@kodavulpedrius6712]

Beautiful animals for such a beautiful person. Love the content, and the babies of course. Question; the mint, is it a morph or a locale/race? Would they be found in the wild or only bred in captivity? Stay safe!

[@Arazand]

I want frogs one day... dart frogs or fire belly toads. I dont know which. But they have to be a bit more on the quiet end. And large rainforest vivarium. Troy is a true source of information and inspiration. QOTD: I would like more people to share and dissolve old fears and misbeliefs. There is a lot of "controversial" subjects that just stem for old beliefs that turned out to be misunderstood or plain wrong. And the problem I see it is that the fears are allowed to propagate and is spread from person to person. I understand that those people wish the best for the animals but I'd love to see some of those false fears dispelled.

[@callum1546]

So wholesome!!

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information and rehousing Dayyan

[@mypetsandme9473]

Cool frogs . I agree with you about the reptile community. They can fry new hobbyists. Esp if they are after some sort of trendy reptile or morph .

[@danischulze8021]

Hi!! As always I just have so much love for u and ur channel...I believe 100% u are the best example of an excellent caretaker and just really enjoy you and ur content! Have a great day and thanks for this video...💯💯😘🤗❤🦚🐛🐍🦃🐳🐅🦩🦜🕷🦧🐓🦋🐋🦖🦎🐊🐢🦊🐠👏👏👍

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much 🤗! You are always so sweet to me! I do my best!

[@ChantalsCritters]

Nice new additions. Are you going to the August expo?

[@Shemmy-ni5yw]

Yo those dart frogs were so cool

[@Reptiliatus]

Agreed! Thank you!

[@Shemmy-ni5yw]

Are you going to breed them that would be so cool and love your channel

[@FlameMirage]

I totally wanna clip the feeding frenzy and put yoshi sounds as they pick up things hahaha

[@Reptiliatus]

Hahaha

[@ernestopreciado3743]

Great choice of frogs!👍

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much!

[@alexandersegura206]

This is so dope I’ve been contemplating getting some frogs my self after this I think I know what I want now

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! Glad to hear it!

[@hollymacarone6424]

I love your collection! Still working hard to have my own reptile and amphibian collection. 🤩

[@Cryptosporidium_living_life]

Lovely colors

[@Reptiliatus]

Agreed! Unique!

[@Cryptosporidium_living_life]

@@Reptiliatus I had a group of Phyllobates bicolor, lovely guys but they didn't agree with my rehousing of them into a new enclosure... :(

[@getatyagurlsash]

Newts or salamanders. Oh id love to see you get into those.

[@bobfor4868]

Can't wait to see them in that absolute bargain of an enclosure.

[@Reptiliatus]

Me too!

[@danielvinson]

Their beautiful!

[@kathaleenquinan5943]

Beautiful frogs

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you!

[@gregorywilliam1052]

Awesome! I'm going to be putting yellow Terribilis into the tank I originally planned to hold a red eyes croc skink (let's not discuss the waterfall issues....). I read that Sphagnum and live moss were not a good top layer due to Terribilis having foot issues with excess moisture - do you think they are OK if there's some leaf litter to escape to? As for the QOTD, I'd love for pressure to be put on "big box" pet stores to take better care of the animals they have, give proper advice, and to stop selling imports or animals from "pet mills."

[@deer5927]

Awesome 😎 I have a Pac-Man frog and an African bullfrog myself, the African bullfrog is very entertaining to watch eating. I’m thinking of starting my own KZbin channel 😁

[@Reptiliatus]

Sounds great!

[@kazzie2935]

The frogs are awesome 👍😁

[@erichclaeserichamon3135]

you mate really great job , videos, you are the one man

[@matthewcareless503]

I love your content keep up the good work

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you!

[@tenchuu007]

Gatekeeping is rampant in most hobbies. I have quite a few and I see it everywhere. I wish we could be better about it as a species. Compassion is our weakest stat.

[@Reptiliatus]

Well said. We could use more compassion!

[@FantaMann42]

How small are the froggies, in cm? The fruit flies tend to be under 8mm or smaller. The froggies look about 2cm. Cheers

[@OG_Jam]

aww they are so tiny and adorable... how can you tell the difference between male and females?

[@terryjohnson2185]

I am trying to buy one saving money so I can get it

[@diovista5155]

Hey can you do the new feeding all your pet. I love it

[@Reptiliatus]

I def will try to soon! It'll likely be after I am back from Snake Discovery :)

[@terryjohnson2185]

i love your pets

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks! Me too haha

[@HectorAlvarez-rm8kk]

Yooo new frogs just dropped

[@JayeVee]

Sucks that Sacramento don't really have a actual dart frog breeder like frogdaddy, joshs frogs, and Houston frogs and plants for dart frogs

[@janetellis4259]

I have a question. What is the best alternative for osmosis water as I rent the place I live.

[@Reptiliatus]

Distilled :)

[@janetellis4259]

Thanks I wasn’t sure if it would be distilled or bottled mountain spring water

[@vanburnburn]

Hey Dayyan, I agree with your question of the day response, and I'd like to add on to it. The response "Google it" is not valid whatsoever. There is a lot of misinformation out there, especially in the exotic pet community. People trust us, as current keepers and enthusiasts, for the correct and current information. Giving them the correct information takes nothing but your time, and not very much of it, especially if you have time to flame someone. Just be kind and be encouraged that new and more people are coming into our hobbies. That's a good thing!

[@Reptiliatus]

Well said!

[@wowieestabaya9573]

So kyut✨

[@UkAmphibians]

Nice 🐸💚🐸

[@danasmith8557]

Nice !!! I just wish I cud afford one

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! Hopefully you can eventually

[@Amshraw]

Loosing weight? Looking good bro

[@Reptiliatus]

Was my New Years resolution! 20 pounds down and counting! Thank you! 💪🏼

[@Erwin_on_Canyon]

Another banger

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you!

[@kristyc1046]

That grow out bin looked about, 40cm L 30cm W 20cm H, am I close?

[@fishingwithjose1514]

So think that we need people to bond more with your reptiles to gain that trust

[@Reptiliatus]

Cool suggestion!

[@Tri69420]

In the title I thought that you breed your frogs and got tadpoles

[@artworks.by.adel787]

Is keeping pets short term a bad thing like for example keeping a dart frog that lives 20 years for 10 years?

[@Reptiliatus]

I think that if you can insure the animals will be inherited by a passionate, knowledgeable owner, it’s fine but I personally believe that is you bring an animal into your home as a pet, your intention should be to care for them/own them their whole life 😊.

[@stephenwatts6118]

Do a Chinese crocodile update!

[@torquess454]

QOTD; I’d like to see less bins, and more enrichment. I don’t like bigger, full grown animals having to live in Tupperware. Baby dart frogs and leaf tail geckos are one thing, but an adult boa?!

[@brittneymcglynn5474]

In my experience, people in the hobby (in the states anyway) will have a highly negative experience with someone and not tell others that. Leaving someone else to be swindled. There are a lot of scammers in the states with unhealthy pets for sale, or caging/pets they never intend to send off just to make people’s money. When something comes to light finally, everyone comes out to the woodwork saying they knew how terrible that person/persons was/were and failed to mention that to protect others.

[@artworks.by.adel787]

I don't know I still don't know about the hobby because I don't have any reptiles how ever I did some research on leopard geckos but in Iran I can't have any reptiles

[@sarahsmilesss1234]

Yo why is ur tongs behind u haunted??

[@ThomasGush]

Should we start calling you "amphibiatus"

[@Reptiliatus]

Hahaha love it

[@bettafreak1]

👖…..?

[@Reptiliatus]

I see what you did there hahaha

[@stefanostokatlidis4861]

I didn’t know that the young are so different from the adults. All hobbies have such types of arrogant people controlling the place, but in some subsections of the herp hobby, especially with animals considered too macho or difficult, the situation becomes unbearable. I think that things have somewhat changed to the better though, as more individualized social media groups and the more open KZbin environment do already supplant the tyrannical forums.