Like other species of dart frogs, the dyeing poison dart frog’s bright colors serve as a warning to predators that they are toxic!

ORIGIN:
South America

HABITAT:
Rainforest floor, trees

HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Males can weigh up to .13 ounces; females up to .23 ounces
Length: 1.5-2 inches

DIET:
Ants, termites, small spiders and other small insects

PREDATORS:
Fire-bellied snakes

NATURAL DEFENSES:
Toxicity

REPRODUCTION:
Females lay a clutch of 8-15 eggs

THREATS:
Pet trade, habitat loss

LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 15 yrs in human care