Common name : Reticulated poison frog/thumbnail poison frog
Scientific name : Dendrobates ventrimaculatus/Ranitomeya Ventrimaculata
Family : Dendrobatidae
Native to : South America
Interesting fact : After hatching, the cannibalistic tadpoles are carried to separate puddles or bromeliad plants by their male parents, so they don’t kill one another.
Conservation status : Least Concern
A colourful frog, just the size of a thumbnail, but highly toxic to the touch. In fact, their bright colour keeps predators away. With a black body, bright yellow stripes and blue net-like patterns on the leg, it is a treat to the eyes and makes a good vivarium pet. They love tropical rainforests and feed on insects.
