Defining Characteristics: Great beginner frog | Intense orange coloration | Bold | Easy to breed | Loud call | Large | Can be kept in groups | A true Dart Frog

Name: Phyllobates terribilis 'Orange'. Not a true subspecies, Orange terribilis are a unique population/morph/locale of P. terribilis. Commonly called the terrible dart frog due to it's being the most toxic vertebrate on the planet. An adult wild Phyllobates terribilis is reportably capable of killing 10-15 adult humans (fortunately, like all dart frogs, captive bred animals are completely nontoxic and harmless). Terribilis are also known as the Golden Poison Dart Frog. In the American frog hobby, P. terribilis are ofen called terribilis or simply terribs.

Recommended Vivarium Size: A 10 gallon aquarium is suitable for a single Phyllobates terribilis 'Orange', but Josh's Frogs recommends a 29G or 24x18x18 Vivarium for 1-3 frogs. Not sure how to set up a vivarium? Please watch our video on How to Set Up a Vivarium.

Temperature: Phyllobates terribilis can tolerate a temperature range of 65 F to 80 F, but prefer temperatures in the low to mid 70s. Temperatures over 80F are dangerous. Poison Dart Frogs of the genus Phyllobates are notoriously sensitive to warmer temperatures.

Humidity: Like most poison dart frogs, terribs prefer a humidity range of 70 – 100%, but can tolerate humidity down to 50% for short periods of time if the frogs have access to water. Low humidity levels, especially without access to water, can quickly be fatal.

Size: Adult female terribilis are larger, measuring in at approximately 2 inches. Male terribs tend to be a bit smaller, averaging about 1.75 inches at maturity. Size is not always a good indication of sex, however - even when dealing with frogs that are several years old! All of the Phyllobates terribilis 'Orange' froglets Josh's Frogs sells are well started juveniles, and measure approximately 3/4” long.

Age: Phyllobates terribilis 'Orange' is capable of living well over 20 years in captivity under ideal conditions, although a lifespan of 10 years is more common. All terribs for sale at Josh's Frogs are well started juveniles, and are 2-3 months old.

Feeding: Like most poison dart frogs, young terribilis prefer smaller foods. All of the terribilis Josh's Frogs sells will readily eat Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies. Adult Phyllobates terribilis 'Orange' will readily consume Drosophila hydei fruit flies, as well as crickets up to 1/2! Terribilis are very unusual in that they are capable of eating much larger prey items than most other poison dart frogs. All ages of poison dart frogs will enjoy springtails and isopods. All feeder insects should be dusted with a vitamin/mineral supplement. For more information on what poison dart frogs can eat, please visit our How-To Guide on Feeding Poison Dart Frogs.

Color/Pattern: Phyllobates terribilis 'Orange' are not very variable, and most individuals are virtually identical to each other. When young, orange terriblis come out of the water as a mostly black frog with a yellow/orange U shape on their back. As they age, this U spreads and eventually covers 95% or more of the frog's body, with a bit of black remaining around the nostrils/mouth and toes. Josh's Frogs does not recommend, support, or endorse line breeding as we believe this leads to weaker captive animals and nature has done a wonderful job of creating an amazing variation in color and pattern of poison dart frogs already.