# Imitator poison dart frog — care routine

Ranitomeya imitator

## Before arrival

- [ ] Prepare fine-gap housing and a reliable supply of very small live food before acquisition.
- [ ] Wildform proposes at least 45 × 45 × 60 cm for an assessed pair, with vertical cover, leaf litter, bromeliad-like retreats and drainage. This is a larger planning case than some breeder examples.
- [ ] Run and record the completed habitat through daytime and overnight conditions before arrival.

## Routine checks

- [ ] Check each frog’s access to tiny prey and inspect small escape gaps.

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Review feeder reliability, pair compatibility and any eggs or tadpoles.

## When to seek help

- [ ] A small loss of condition can matter quickly; record feeding and seek amphibian veterinary advice for persistent decline.
- [ ] Arrange appropriate professional assessment for injury, sudden decline or repeated care problems.

## Sources

- Ranitomeya imitator German Green (Josh’s Frogs): https://joshsfrogs.com/p/ranitomeya-imitator-german-green-mimic-poison-frog-captive-bred-dart103
- Ranitomeya care (Ranitomeya.eu): https://www.ranitomeya.eu/care
- Ranitomeya imitator firsthand account (Ranitomeya.com): https://www.ranitomeya.com/ranitomeya-imitator

Read the full care guide and the cautions for your animal: https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/imitator-dart-frog/