Tesoros Frogs Oophaga sylvatica Koi (Locale 1)
Historic Release II
The Second Oophaga sylvatica "Koi" Auction
The extraordinary response to our inaugural Koi Auction confirmed what we had hoped for throughout more than a decade of conservation work: the dart frog community values legal origin, ethical captive breeding, and the preservation of one of Colombia's most remarkable amphibians.
Today, we are proud to present Historic Release II.
This auction offers one exceptional adult male and one carefully selected captive-bred juvenile of undetermined sex from our conservation breeding program (1.0.1 pictured here). While the juvenile has not yet reached sexual maturity, this unique offering provides the exciting opportunity to watch one of these extraordinary frogs develop and, potentially, become part of a future breeding pair.
Like every Koi released by Tesoros Frogs, these animals originate from our legally established founder stock in Colombia after more than ten years of investment, scientific research, permitting, program development, and active conservation. Their release represents another important milestone in our mission to replace illegal wildlife trafficking with a transparent, ethical, and conservation-based model.
Availability remains extremely limited, and every Koi released contributes directly to the continued expansion of our breeding and conservation programs in Colombia.
Thank you for supporting legal origin, responsible captive breeding, and the conservation of these extraordinary frogs. Your participation helps demonstrate that conservation and the responsible hobby can thrive together.
Historic Release II is not simply another auction—it is another chapter in the history of the Koi morph and the future of conservation-based breeding.
Good luck to all participants!
Coming Soon: Historic Release III is already in preparation and will feature another unique opportunity from our conservation breeding program. Stay tuned for future announcements.
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Thank You!
The First Oophaga sylvatica "Koi" Auction has officially come to a close, and we are thrilled to announce that it concluded with a record-breaking final bid.
On behalf of everyone at Tesoros Frogs, we extend our heartfelt thanks to every bidder, supporter, and enthusiast who followed, shared, and participated in this historic event. Your enthusiasm and encouragement have made this milestone even more meaningful.
This auction represents much more than the sale of an extraordinary pair of frogs. It marks the culmination of more than ten years of investment, scientific research, permitting, program development, and active conservation in Colombia. Bringing this species to the international hobby through a fully legal and conservation-based model required an extraordinary commitment of time, resources, and perseverance.
Seeing the incredible enthusiasm and support from the dart frog community reminds us that all those years of effort have been worthwhile. Your participation is helping demonstrate that ethical captive breeding, legal wildlife trade, and active conservation can work together to protect some of the world's most remarkable amphibians while creating a sustainable future for the hobby.
Stay tuned to TesorosFrogs.com and follow our social media channels for announcements of upcoming auctions and future historic releases.
Thank you for believing in our mission, for sharing this moment with us, and for helping us write a new chapter in the history of poison dart frogs.
The Tesoros Frogs Team
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Tesoros Frogs is proud to introduce one of Colombia's true natural treasures.
For the first time ever, one of the world's most spectacular poison dart frogs is being released to the international hobby through a fully legal, conservation-based breeding program.
This historic milestone represents more than 10 years of continuous investment, research, and extraordinary technical, administrative, and legal effort. It reflects our commitment to replacing illegal wildlife trafficking with a transparent, ethical, and sustainable model that benefits both conservation and responsible enthusiasts.
Available in extremely limited numbers, these exceptional frogs will be shipped to the United States as part of our Fall shipment.
This auction offers the very first captive-bred pair of Oophaga sylvatica Koi ever released by Tesoros Frogs.
Thank you for supporting legal origin, ethical captive breeding, conservation, and the future of poison dart frogs.
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Tesoros Frogs Oophaga sylvatica Koi (Locale 1)
Details
The Koi morph is distinguished by its extraordinary combination of vivid orange or deep red with brilliant blue or white and bold black markings, creating unique patterns reminiscent of ornamental koi fish. No two individuals are alike, making every frog a one-of-a-kind masterpiece of nature. These first frogs originate from the first locality where we were able to legally establish our founder breeding stock for this remarkable morph. As our conservation breeding program continues to expand, additional localities featuring their own distinctive color variations and unique characteristics will be introduced in future releases.
Terrarium size and Social behavior: We recommend housing this species in pairs on terrariums of 30 gallons or larger, depending on the complexity of climbing options such as spikeless bromeliads, sturdy-leaved plants, or platforms. It is preferable to use a thick layer of Tesoros de Colombia leaf litter as the substrate for optimal habitat conditions. Temperature This species prefers a range between 65 and 81 °F Humidity A range between 70 - 90 % is recommended Nutrition Fruit flies (Drosophila), pinhead crickets and springtails with supplemented with minerals and vitamins. Age and longevity We offer only frogs 3+months old. They can live for more than 15 years in captivity but 8 years is considered an average.
Classified as Near Threatened in the wild due primarily to illegal overcollection for the pet trade and ongoing habitat loss, this species is now benefiting from a new conservation approach. By entering a legal biocommerce framework, a transparent and sustainable alternative is being established—one that effectively shuts down smuggling activities originating from Colombia. Threats: Overexploitation for the illegal pet trade, Habitat destruction, Chytrid fungus infection
All sylvaticas sold will be shipped from Colombia during October 2026 to Miami. We ship all frog orders using overnight delivery to ensure your frogs arrive safely the next day. Once shipped, you’ll receive an email from Tesoros Frogs containing your tracking number and shipping confirmation. Shipping Days: Frogs are dispatched Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays. If you need the frogs delivered on a specific date, please contact us by phone or email. Be sure to include your order confirmation number in any email requests. Additional Packaging Fees: Some orders may require extra costs for special packaging, such as insulated containers or heat/cold packs, to maintain ideal temperatures during transit. Live Arrival Guarantee To ensure your frogs arrive healthy, the following conditions must be met: Temperature Requirement: The delivery location’s temperature must stay above 41°F (5°C). Delivery Attendance: Someone must be present to accept the package on the first delivery attempt. Reporting Issues: Any concerns about the frogs must be reported within one hour of delivery. Carrier Pick-Up Option: If preferred, you can request the package be held at a carrier’s facility for personal pick-up. For any special instructions or further inquiries, please reach out. We’re happy to assist!