Defining Characteristics:
- Great beginner frog
- Bright green or golden coloration
- Moderately bold
- Easy to breed
- Quiet call
- Small
- Can be kept in groups
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Size: Adult female Golden Auratus are larger, measuring in at approximately 1.5 inches. Male Dendrobates auratus 'Golden' are a bit smaller, averaging about 1.25 inches at maturity. All of the Dendrobates auratus 'Golden' froglets Josh's Frogs sells are well started juveniles, and measure approximately 3/4” long.
Age: Dendrobates auratus 'Golden' is capable of living well over 20 years in captivity under ideal conditions, although a lifespan of 10 years is more common. I had a friend who had a pair of auratus still breeding after keeping them for 27 years, and they were wild caught adults when he received them in the early 1990s! In the wild, it is thought that galacs may live 4-6 years. All Golden Auratus for sale at Josh's Frogs are well started juveniles, and are 2-3 months old.
Color/Pattern: A typically Light green to golden yellow poison dart frog, Dendrobates auratus 'Golden' is not very variable. Unlike most other auratus these frogs have no black on them, except of course their eyes.
Social Behavior: These frogs do well housed in groups their entire life, as long as enough space is provided. Josh's Frogs recommends approximately 10 gallons per frog. As they reach sexual maturity at 10-12 months of age, the social dynamic in a group of Dendrobates auratus may change, and females may eat each other's eggs. Female Dendrobates auratus 'Golden' may fight with each other over a mate. For that reason, many breeders recommend keeping auratus in pairs as adults.
Shipping for any number of reptiles and amphibians is just $39.99. Reptiles and Amphibians are shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight and are delivered by 12:00 pm to most locations, Tuesday through Friday. Josh's Frogs does not ship reptiles and amphibians internationally. Scheduling of reptile or amphibian order is dependent on your availability and weather.
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