i was wonderin if a vivarium with live plants and some poison dart frogs would be a good idea for a beginner(like me) or are there any other colourful frogs which are easier to keep?
also are poison dart frogs available in New Zealand?
Agreed that poison dart frogs are not a great ‘starter’ frog.
However if you truly have your heart set then consider
"D auratus" which is considered by many the best first time poison dart frog. The website Blackjungle.com dissents saying this:
"Frequently D. auratus are presented as the best starter frog however we do not necessarily agree. Although they are nice frogs and do not require much financial risk, they tend to hide much of the time and rarely come out except to feed. People often become frustrated with the species’ secretive habits and give up dart frogs before they have even given them a fair chance. The D. tinctorius group are not shy at all and will even come to the front of the tank looking for food when you approach. Although they cost a little more it is usually money well spent."
If you’re interested in looking into something a little larger.. Waxy Monkey frogs or Whites tree frogs might interest you 
Poison dart frogs are usually for more expierienced keepers. You will need to keep the humidity levels just right and order flightless fruit flies regularly to feed them. Try lllreptile.com if you decided to order them.
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Agreed that poison dart frogs are not a great ‘starter’ frog.
However if you truly have your heart set then consider
"D auratus" which is considered by many the best first time poison dart frog. The website Blackjungle.com dissents saying this:
"Frequently D. auratus are presented as the best starter frog however we do not necessarily agree. Although they are nice frogs and do not require much financial risk, they tend to hide much of the time and rarely come out except to feed. People often become frustrated with the species’ secretive habits and give up dart frogs before they have even given them a fair chance. The D. tinctorius group are not shy at all and will even come to the front of the tank looking for food when you approach. Although they cost a little more it is usually money well spent."
If you’re interested in looking into something a little larger.. Waxy Monkey frogs or Whites tree frogs might interest you
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yeah a poisonous frog is perfect for a first frog
of course not
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Barry, you need to at least have some knowledge if you want to consider answering a question without looking completely stupid.
Poison dart frogs in captivity are not poisonous. They acquire the poison from the toxicity of the food they eat in their native land. Seeing as keepers feed them fruit flies, that is not a problem for captive dart frogs.
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