


Josh's Frogs sells 2-3 month old juveniles that are not sexable unless otherwise noted. Females are much wider than males, as they lay eggs frequently. Sexing: Ranitomeya imitator 'Yumbatos' are fairly easy to sex as adults. For more information on what poison dart frogs can eat, please visit our How-To Guide on Feeding Poison Dart Frogs. All feeder insects should be dusted with a vitamin/mineral supplement. All ages of poison dart frogs will enjoy springtails and isopods. Adult Ranitomeya imitator will readily consume Drosophila hydei fruit flies and pinhead crickets. All of the thumbnail dart frogs sold by Josh's Frogs will readily eat Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies. All imis for sale at Josh's Frogs are well started juveniles, and are 2-3 months old.įeeding: Like most poison dart frogs, imitators prefer smaller foods. All of the Ranitomeya imitator 'Yumbatos' froglets Josh's Frogs sells are well started juveniles, and measure approximately 1/2” long.Īge: Ranitomeya imitator 'Yumbatos' is capable of living well over 10 years in captivity under ideal conditions, although a lifespan of 5-8 years is more common. imitator 'Yumbatos' are similar in length, measuring in at around an inch. Low humidity levels, especially without access to water, can quickly be fatal. Humidity: Like most poison dart frogs, imitators prefer a humidity range of 80 –100%, but can tolerate humidity down to 50% for short periods of time if the frogs have access to water. Temperature: They can tolerate a temperature range of 65 F to 80 F, but prefer temperatures in the low to mid 70s.
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Not sure how to set up a vivarium? Please watch our video on How to Set Up a Vivarium. Recommended Vivarium Size: A 10 gallon aquarium is suitable for 2-3 Ranitomeya imitator, but Josh's Frogs recommends a 20H or 18x18x18 Vivarium for 1-3 frogs. Commonly called Yumbatoss in the hobby, these are a small, spectacularly colored poison dart frog. Formerly known as Dendrobates imitator, this frog is commonly known as the Mimic Poison Dart Frog due to it's apparent mimickry of thumbnail species that occur sympatrically.
