Can poison dart frogs be pets?

Answer 1

Yes. In captivity I believe that they are no longer poisonous, and I do know that some people keep poison dart frogs as pets. But usually only experts do this, because dart frogs are particularly sensitive and need special care.

Answer 2

Arno! If poison dart frogs are poisonous, they could kill you and you probably don't want a killer pet. Might I recommend a dog... NO!!!! NO! NO! NO! DUDE, THEY'RE POISONOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ANS#2: Yes, if you have a broad definition of "pet". There are many places that you can purchase them but you need to remember that their skin secretions will kill you in very low concentration. If you actually pet or handle the frog, you should wash your hands thoroughly before eating or doing anything that might spread the secretions.

Newts and some other salamanders also have toxic skin secretions and you should exercise caution in handling them, too.

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Ans # 3 (the right one) Ok. First of all, guys don't answer if you don't know what you're talking about. Ans # 2 is somewhat close but not quite, I'll give you some credit... Poison dart frogs make great pets! They are poisonous due to insects that they eat in the wild, ones raised in captivity will not be. That being said, you would not want to touch the frog directly as there can be some sort of toxin (nothing lethal of course). But it is dangerous TO THE FROG, oils in your skin, or soap etc are bad for them.

The only real danger for the poison in frogs is if a dog or cat were to eat one that escaped. They are said to not be poisonous in captivity, but I would still be careful about it, just make sure the lid is secure with no way out and it will be fine.

Sorry for the rant... not trying to be rude, just seemed to come out that way.

Answer 3

Yes, but keep it in a tank so that it won't hop out and poison people.