The blue bull frog or dendrobates azureus belongs to the family of dendrobatidae, daytime amphibians that live in desert areas, have unique and vibrant colors that indicate their high level of toxicity.
Although its name is blue bull frog, it can have different shades that vary between light blue and dark-violet blue, including dark spots, each animal is different and unique.
- It is a very small frog that is between 40 and 50 mm long.
- And the male differs from the female in that it is smaller.
- Thinner and sings in adulthood.
The colors it presents are a warning of deadly poison to many animals, including humans.
They’re terrestrial frogs, though they like to be near the water to splash.Males are very territorial with members of the same species and others, so they spend most of the day defending their territory through different sounds.
It is also with these sounds that the male attracts the female. At the age of 14 to 18 months, the blue bull frog reaches sexual maturity and begins dating her, by no means shy. After copulation, females use dark, humid areas where 4 to 5 eggs usually appear.
The blue bull frog is mainly insectivorous so it feeds on insects such as ants, flies and caterpillars, it is these insects that produce formic acid, indispensable for them to sintetic the poison, so frogs bred in captivity are not toxic, since they are deprived of certain types of insects that make them harmless.
The blue bull frog is in a vulnerable state, that is, it is threatened, its continuous capture and deforestation of its natural environment are killing the existing populations, so if you want to buy a blue bull frog it is very important that you apply for the certificate of possession of reptiles.Do not buy through strangers on the Internet and beware of toxic dendrobates, as this may be due to their illegal capture.
If you are thinking of adopting a blue bull frog, keep in mind that your care, economic costs and dedication involve a lot of time and effort on your part, so that your new pet is in perfect condition you must meet at least these minimum requirements:
In addition, in the terrarium you must have enough space to move and move, logs and leaves that you can climb, a small pool with water and plants, you can add bromeliads, climbers, …
It is important to have a specialist in exotics nearby, if you notice secretions or strange behaviors you come to him to identify the problem, they are susceptible to parasitic diseases if not treated properly.
They may also suffer from dehydration, fungi or food shortages, the veterinarian may recommend vitamins if appropriate.