Phyllobates Terribilis (Mint) Care Guide

Housing Requirements

• Terrarium Size: A large horizontal enclosure (minimum 24″ × 18″ × 18″) is ideal for a small group. This locality benefits from both horizontal and vertical space.
• Temperature: Maintain 72–78 °F (22–26 °C) during the day and allow a nighttime drop to 68–72 °F (20–22 °C).
• Humidity: Keep 80–100% relative humidity with consistent misting and good airflow.
• Lighting: Use LED on a 12-hour day/night cycle to support plant growth and frog health.
• Tankmates Terribilis are peaceful group frogs. Individuals of all ages and sexes coexist well and display social behaviors such as communal calling and feeding.

Substrate & Environment

• Use ABG mix or similar well-draining substrate with a drainage layer and live plants for humidity regulation.
• Live plants for natural environment and humidity regulation
• Add leaf litter, moss, and cork bark hides to mimic their natural forest floor environment.
• Mist dechlorinated or RO water several times daily to maintain humidity; an automated system like MistKing is ideal.

Diet & Feeding

• Feed a variety of Drosophila melanogaster and D. hydei fruit flies, springtails, and pinhead crickets for larger juveniles or adults.
• Dust all prey with calcium and vitamin supplements at every feeding.
• Feed juveniles daily and adults 3–4 times per week.

Breeding

• Frogs typically mature between 12–18 months.
• Breeding occurs readily in stable, well-established groups.
• Eggs are often deposited on broad leaves or smooth surfaces; tadpoles can be reared in individual cups or shallow communal setups with frequent water changes.

Special Notes

• Sensitive to chemicals and chlorine — use only purified or RO water.
• Minimal handling is advised to avoid stress or skin damage.
• Quarantine all new arrivals for at least 30 days before introduction.