Many dart frog species are facing extinction and their rainforest homes are rapidly disappearing.

Understanding the origin and traceability when buying dart frogs is crucial in protecting them. We ensure our Colombian dart frogs come from sustainable, traceable sources.

•Dart frogs are beautiful and essential to the balance of their ecosystems, but many species in several countries are endangered due to unethical trade practices and habitat destruction.

•With authorization from the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) in Colombia, we breed native frog specimens in captivity, which are legally exported to the US. This is called Biocommerce, an activity supported by Article 80 of the Colombian Constitution. Our frogs are bred from a few individuals that have been selectively borrowed from the wild, referred to as ‘parentals’.

A responsible dart frog buyer is someone who makes informed and ethical decisions when purchasing dart frogs.

1. They double check Legal and Ethical Sourcing: A responsible buyer purchases frogs only from breeders or sellers who comply with local and international laws, such as those who breed frogs in captivity rather than taking them from the wild. This helps protect endangered species and natural ecosystems.

2. They support Conservation Efforts: By buying from breeders involved in conservation and repopulation programs, a responsible buyer helps maintain healthy populations of dart frogs and supports efforts to restore and protect their habitats.

3. They demand Origin and Traceability: Responsible buyers ensure the frogs they purchase are traceable to their source, confirming that they come from ethical, licensed operations rather than illegal or harmful trade practices.

4. They provide Proper Care: A responsible buyer takes time to learn how to properly care and husbandry for dart frogs, ensuring they have the right habitat, nutrition, and environment to thrive in captivity.

5. They promote Sustainable Practices: Responsible buyers advocate for sustainable practices within the hobbyist community and discourage the llegal or unethical capture and sale of wild dart frogs.