Dendrobates fantasticus

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The most toxic poison frog is Phyllobates terribilis from Colombia, which can produce enough toxin to kill eight people!

A fully planted vivarium can contain mosses, ferns, epiphytes like bromeliads and even flowering orchids!

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Scientific name: Ranitomeya fantastica, formerly Dendrobates fantasticus

Common name: Red-headed dart frog, Crowned dart frog

Distribution: San Martin and southern Loreto, Peru

Favoured terrain: This is a predominantly tree dwelling species.

Dificulty: For experienced herpetologists only.

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