REAL POISON DART FROGS
Poison dart frogs are in the class of amphibians. They can be found in the rain forests, but only in Central and South America where they like to stay on the floor of the  forests in moist and shady places.   They are extremely small, most only  1/2  to 1 inch in length. They  have  brilliant and various colors. For example, they can be green or blue with black patches and  also have flash colors, which are exposed when the animal jumps. These colors warn other animals that the frog is not fit to eat.

The Sanctuary is home to several species, including  ”Bumble Bee Frogs” .The poison dart frog has special skin that can secret poisons which  kill other animals.  The biggest environmental change for the poison arrow frog is that rain forests are being cut down, which means they are losing their only home.

An environmental danger for the poison dart frog is the decreasing of the ozone. This is very important to them because they have extremely sensitive skin and the ultraviolet rays are damaging their skin.

Visit BMBS and get an up-close look at these little beauties while they still exist.

SPECIAL THANKS TO  TIM HEATH FROM HEATH’S FROG FARM

Tim did a fantastic job of cleaning and rebuilding our frog habitat and brought us three new frogs. One specie that is new to us . Come over and meet the Epipidobates anthonyi ( tricolor ) pair and perhaps the male will sing for you! Tim breeds and sells  frogs, lizards, snakes and tarantulas at his place in Mt. Bethel PA. He can be reached at 570 897 0224.