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(updated 13-07-2010)

 


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Aqualog Pfeilgiftfrosche (Poison Dart Frogs) poster /
Germany
Poster measures 90 x 60cm
Wonderful poster displaying 57 different speceis and morphs of Dendrobatids.
Limited numbers in stock.

£11.99

Genus Epipedobates poster /
Holland 2010
Poster measures 52 x 75cm
Beautiful heavy duty paper & quality poster displaying the six Epipedobates species and various morphs of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador.
Veryy limited numbers in stock.

£14.99

Dendrobatidae Nederland Magazine Issue 1 (April 2010)
The first issue of a brand new bi-annual magazine from the Dendrobatid society of the Netherlands. The articles of basically translated from the equivalent selected articles of the Dutch version which was first published in 2004.

Issue 1 includes the following : -

Atelopus spumarius barbotini
Polymorphism of Oophaga histrionica
A conservatory terrarium or..?
Requiem for the pool of Méndez
Dendrobatidae Netherlands’ very first nature conservation project Hyloxalus azureiventris
The hobbyist breeder: E. Smid
Peru, the fantasticus complex

48 pages with lots of colour photos
In stock.

£14.99

Sounds of Poison Dart Frogs of Central and South America CD /
Darren Mayer/

Ribbit Recordings/2005
Super CD with recordings from the following species calls:
Phyllobates aurotaenia
Ranitomeya intermedius
Oophaga pumilio man creek
Ameerega silverstonei
Ranitomeya lamasi
Adelphobates castaneoticus
Oophaga pumilio bastimentos
Phyllobates terribilis
Allobates zaparo
Ranitomeya imitator
Ranitomeya amazonica
Oophaga pumilio chiriqui river
Ameerega trivittata
Ranitomeya ventrimaculata

Plus a further 16 species bonus track

Special Offer £5.99 (RRP £9.99

Dendrobates tinctorius morph poster /
Tropical Experience/2008
Poster measures 59.4 x 84.1 cm (A1).
Beautiful poster displaying 16 different morphs of this gorgeous larger species
In stock.

£12.99

Adventure to Captivus DVD /
A film by Chris Graybill/

Palisade Productions LLC/English/2009
DVD, 45 minutes running time.
In the summer of 2006, a small group of graduate student biologists ventured deep into the Peruvian Rainforest in search of a lost treasure. Shrouded in mystery, 77 years had passed since Excidobates (Dendrobates) captivus was last seen. Adventure to Captivus is the first ever film on the natural history of one of Peru's most isolated and allusive gems. Narrated by Christ Graybill, this breathtaking documentary takes you through tropical jungles on a once in a lifetime adventure of scientific discovery.
In stock.

£19.99

Temporarily out of stock

Day geckos in Captivity
Leann and Greg Christenson/
LivingArt Publishing/English/2003
Softcover, 194 pages, various full colour photos.

Leann and Greg Christenson are proud to share their exciting work with geckos of the genus Phelsuma. The Christensons are known for their innovative approach to keeping these diurnal gems of the reptile world in creative, indoor enclosures. Their captive husbandry techniques and incredible breeding successes are presented for both Phelsuma enthusiasts and those simply wanting to learn more about these fascinating geckos
In stock.

£18.99

BriBri - The Froggers Journal No. 1 (The European Magazine for Rainforest Frogs and Flora)
Ben's Jungle/Bi-lingual German & English/2009
Softcover, 100 pages, various full colour photos.
This is the first edition of the much-awaited bi-annual journal produced by Benjamin Schwarz of Ben's Jungle fame.
Lots of good info on dartfrogs in thw wild, tips on captive care, plant cultivation etc. Neatly presented this edition features Oophaga pumilio of the Bocas, a trip to Ecuador, husbandry of Excidobates mysteriosus and much more.
In stock.

£11.99


Pumilios of the Bocas DVD
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A film by Chris van der Lingen/
Panama Pumilio Protection Project/English/2008
DVD, 35 minutes running time.
The long-awaited English version of this DVD is now available! Take a tour of the Bocas Islands and see the many forms of D. pumilio in the area. Chris van der Lingen of the Panama Pumilio Protection Project has spent many years on the Bocas filming these amazing frogs as well as working on setting up an education center to help protect them. Sales of this DVD help to support his efforts!
In stock.

£16.99

Oophaga pumilio Poster/Photos by Chris van der Lingen
Panama Pumilio Protection Project/2008
A stunning full-sized (24" x 33") poster displaying many of the beautiful forms of O. pumilio found in Central America, including 2 brand-new discoveries. Excellent photography captures the great detail of these amazing animals and is the perfect accent for your frog room! All photographs were taken by Chris van der Lingen and it is a production of the Panama Pumilio Protection Project. Sales of this poster help to support his efforts!
In stock.

£11.99

Practical Reptile Keeping Magazine/
Kelsey Publishing Group/English/2009 onwards
If you love snakes, lizards, tortoises, amphibians and bugs, then this brand new Practical Reptile Keeping monthly magazine is just for you. Issues 1 - 5 will contain an in depth look at poison dart frogs written by Dartfrog.

June
Issue 1: £3.00
(post included)
Only a few in stock

July
Issue 2: £3.50
(post included)
Last few
August
Issue 3: £3.50
(post included)
September
Issue 4: £3.00
(post included)
Last few
October
Issue 5: £2.75
(post included)
November
Issue 6: £3.50
(post included)
Last few
December
Issue 7: £3.50
(post included)
January 2010
Issue 8: £3.50
(post included)
February 2010
Issue 8: £3.50
(post included)
March 2010
Issue 8: £3.50
(post included)
April 2010
Issue 8: £3.50
(post included)

Vivarium Designs /
Jerry G. Walls/

AVS/English/2007
Softcover, 144 pages, various full colour photos.
A well written and illustrated book offering an insight into well-deisgned vivaria for many types of reptiles and amphibians. Contains instructive photos and detailed information on decoration, planting, heating and lighting.
In stock.

£11.99

Natural Terrariums (Complete Herp care)/
Philip PURSER/

TFH/English/2008
Softcover, 160 pages, various full colour photos.
This comprehensive guide profiles several types of terrariums—sandy desert, rocky desert, woodland, rainforest, and others—and which animals would be suitable for each. Step-by-step instructions guide the reader through the terrarium design and construction process and suggest where to purchase materials
In stock.

£13.99

Terralog Geckos of Madagascar, the Seychelles, Comoros & Mascarene Islands/
Patrick SCHONECKER/

Chimaira Frankfurt Am Main/ Dual English/German Edition / 2008
Hardcover, 144 pages, 475 full colour photos and maps.
Stunning visual guide with maps and key symbol-based summaries on husbandry guidelines for each species detailed along with text dealing with the systematics and taxonomic changes. The high quality photos show both geckos and habitats. Highkly recommended for Phelsuma and Uroplatus enthusiasts.

In stock.

£34.99

Newts & Salamanders /
Frank INDIVIGLIO/

Barrons Education services/1997
Softcover, 126 pages, 117 colour photos & monochrome drawings.
Salamander enthusiasts will find up-to-date information and full-color photos describing the major native and exotic species of newts and salamanders. The author gives advice on feeding and keeping them in a healthful environment. Topics include creating the various types of habitats, nutrition, reproduction, the treatment of diseases, and sources of food and supplies
1 in stock.

£8.99

The Hellbenders /
Max Allen NICKERSON, Charles Edwin MAYS/

The Center for North American Herpetology/ November 5 2005
Softcover, 106 pages, 23 monochrome photos, drawings, graphs and maps.
The primary purpose of this guide is to bring together the scattered information on hellbenders and to present original information obtained during the early paert of the century. Excellent book and recommended to newt/salamander hobbyists
1 in stock.

£27.49

Professional Breeders Series: Poison Frogs/
Wolfgang SCHMIDT, F. Wilhelm HENKEL/

Chimaira Frankfurt Am Main/ English Edition/ Second Edition/ August 2008
Hardcover, 166 pages, 190 color photos, several drawings.
A superb book essential for any dartfrog enthusiast. Having a tropical terrarium with orchids, ferns, bromeliads and reproducing poison frogs is one of the most satisfying hobbies one can have. Schmidt and Henkel have been breeding poison frogs for many years and give the reader the opportunity to share their experiences. Includes a chapter on keeping poison frogs in a greenhouse by Dr. Michael Liebich and an a chapter on the Dendrobatid toxins by Prof. Dr. Dietrich Mebs. In stock.  

£18.99

A Fieldguide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Madagascar (Third Edition)
Glaw & Vences/ M. Vences & F. Glaw Verlags GbR

Published 2007, Softcover 496 pages, over 1500 colour photos
Completely updated and rewritten.
- Biology and description of all Malagasy amphibians and reptiles
- Accounts and distribution maps for over 700 species of amphibians and reptiles

£49.99

The Amphibians and Reptiles of Greece
Valakos, Pafilis, Sotiropoulos, Maragon & Foufopoulos/ Edition Chimaira

Published 2007, Hardcover 465 pages, over 410 colour photos
The most comprehensive guide to the herpetofauna of Greece and its many islands. Superb detail, pictures, diagrams and maps.

£39.99
Temporarily out of stock

Poison Dart Frogs
A Complete Guide to Dendrobatidae

Amanda and Greg Sihler/ TFH Publications

Published 2007, Softcover 128 pages, over 70 colour photos
The authors are co-owners of the reputable ADR (Arizona Dendrobate Ranch) and have produced an excellent little guide to the natural history, husbandry, captive reproduction and health care (with sidebars from Dr Kevin Wright). Feature detailed accounts of many of the popular dart frog species. Recommended.

£11.99

Poison Frogs
Biology, Speciea & Captive Husbandry
Lotters, Jungfer, Henkel & Schmidt / Chimaira / English Version

Published September 2007, Hardcover 668 pages, over 1,000 photos
At last this, by far the most complete guide to the family Dendrobatidae, has finally been published. Covering all known species plus several only recently described along with detailed sections on every aspect of this family. There is also an important section of dart frog diseases by Frank Mutschmann.
Absolutely superb and thoroughly recommended to anyone with an interest in poison frogs.

£75.99

Dendrobatidae - Poison Frogs - A Fantastic Journey through Ecuador, Peru and Colombia (Volumes I, II & III)
Siegfried P. Christmann/English Version

Published 2004, Softcover, 790 pages 3 volumes
See below for volume details. Very few sets left. Once these are gone then there are no more available to buy new (RRP is £149.99)

£149.99

Poison Arrow Frogs: Their Natural History & Care in Captivity
HESELHAUS Ralf :
Published 1992, Softcover, 110 pages with various full-colour and line art illustrations. Extremely rare out of print book (price normally in the £50 - £70 range). All these are used copies but in excellent condition. Published by Ralph Curtis Books.
4 copies available

£34.99

Feuerbauch-molche (fire-bellied newts) by Michael & Ursula Franzen
Published in 2005 Softover
An interesting book covering all newts of the genus Cynops. Text is in German (aren't all the best books!) and details the most popular species in captivity including care, breeding, disease and these newts in the wild. 80pp and 82 full colour photos. Published by Herpeton. In short supply.

£18.50

Reptiles & Amphibians a Visual Guide: Dendrobatidae
Published in 2003 Softover
We are pleased to be able to re-offer this extremely rare Japanese publication. The glossy pictures are stunning and cover many of the species. Also possesses distribution maps and an actual size depiction of each species covered. All text is in Japanese but this doesn't detract from a superb book. 128pp and over 300 colour photos (RRP £65.00). 1 left

£45.00

Faszination Pfeilgiftfrosche by Harald Divossen
Published in 2006 Hardcover
New offering from one of leading lights in the dartfrog hobby.
Although the text is in German the centrefold section possesses some superb photographs and the taxonomy is up-to-date. 110pp & 121 photographs.
In short supply.

£19.99

SPECIAL OFFER while stocks last
Amphibians in Captivity
by Marc Staniszewski

Published in 1995 Hardcover, A huge volume covering a large number of amphibian species regularly available in captivity as well as those rarer types hobbyists can only dream of. Extensive sections on husbandry, breeding, health and species sections covering frogs, toads, newts, salamanders and caecilians. 544 pages.
Published by TFH Publications Inc. (RRP £55.00)

£30.00

Der Blaue Pfeilgiftfrosch (The Blue Poison Dart Frog)
Tobias Eisenberg

Published 2005, Softcover, 64 pages with over 50 glossy full-colour photos. Although the text is in German the beautiful illustrations and diagrams are extremely interesting. Everything you wanted to know about this gorgeous species.
Published by Art Fur Art Books.

£14.99

Pfeilgiftfrosche
Gerti Keller & Eva-Grit Scheider
:
Published 2005, Hardcover, 96 pages with over 100 glossy full-colour photos. Although the text is in German the illustraions alone are worth the money. Describes all aspects of dartfrog care and details the requirements for most of the Dendrobates and Phyllobates and a large number of Epipedobates.
Published by Bede Books.

£24.99

The Complete Encyclopedia of Houseplants
Nico Vermeulen :
Published 1995, English Edition. Hardcover, 320 pages with various full-colour illustrations featuring many of the plants we sell here at Dartfrog. RRP is £12.99. Published by Rebo Books.
Limited quantities available.

£9.99

The Complete Encyclopedia of Orchids
Zdenek Jezek :
Published 2003, Hardcover, 304 pages with various full-colour illustrations featuring many of the plants we sell here at Dartfrog. RRP is £12.99. Published by Rebo Books.
Limited quantities available.

£9.99
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Buy Chimaira: Mantellas together with
Neurergus Books: The Golden Mantella Handbook
(RRP: £57.50)
£40.00


Currently Available

Title/Author/Publisher
Language & Year
Information Price Guide
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Professional Breeders Series: Live Food/
Frank BRUSE, Michael MEYER, Wolfgang SCHMIDT/
Chimaira Frankfurt/Main/
English Edition/
December 2004

Hardcover, 143 pages, 70 color photos, several drawings.

An essential books for anyone wanting to culture a variety of livefoods in the home. The quality of live food is one of the essential characters in the success of keeping and breeding herps. This books shows how to grow your own live food with a minimum of work and, even more important, without smell, dirt and escaped insects. In stock.

£21.99

Professional Breeders Series : Day Geckos/
Bruse, F., Meyer, M. & W. Schmidt / Chimaira Frankfurt Main / English Edition May 2005
Hard Cover, 151 pages with 121 full-colour illustrations.
Super guide to the delightful geckos.
In stock

£21.99

Bastimentos Dendrobates pumilio
A postcard by Latin Publications 2004
Small amount of info on back of card
Nice postcard to frame.

Photographer: Mark G Carr
Limited numbers
£0.49
Aguacate Dendrobates pumilio
A postcard by Latin Publications 2004
Info on back of card, also habitat & common bird species of the island photos. Nice postcard to frame.
Photographer: Mark G Carr
Limited numbers
£0.49
Amphibians and reptiles of La Selva, Costa Rica and the Caribbean Slope / Craig GUYER, Maureen A DONNELLY /
Univeristy of California Press / January 2005

Softcover, 300 pages, 206 color photos.

An excellent guide essential for anyone interested in the reptiles and amphibians of this region. There are descriptions for the 138 reptiles and amphibians occurring in this area with each species being illustrated with a colour photograph and a range map with some supplemental b&w photos where appropriate.
1 left

£15.95
Jewels of the Rainforest - Poison Dart Frogs of the family Dendrobatidae/
Jerry G. Walls/
TFH Publications Inc./
English/
1994
The ultimate coffee-table book, the impressively illustrated tome is still the standard-bearing poison dart frog book. Although some of the information is out-of-date and the author seems to bear a grudge against non-colorful species and Dendrobates azureus (why?), it is still a must for anyone keeping poison dart frogs, if only to drool over histrionicus, lehmanni et al. (RRP £74.99) £62.99
Temporarily out of stock

Mantellas/
Marc Staniszewski/
Chimaira/
English/
2001

A superb hardback book featuring every known species of this beautiful Madagascan frog genera. An array of pictures, line art and tables. Extensive sections on history, captive care, breeding, diseases and detailed analysis of each species as well as some unnamed forms. 230 pages
Last few copies left.
£35.00

The Golden Mantella Handbook/
Marc Staniszewski/
Neurergus Books/
English
1997

A specialist title written and published by the author on the beautiful but increasingly threatened golden mantella (Mantella aurantiaca). This is an essential hardback guide to anyone intending to successfully keep this amphibian gem. 75 pages
In stock.
£12.99

Dendrobatids & Mantella Frogs /
Marc Staniszewski/
VidiHerp DVD
English
1998

DVD with booklet on the general care of mantellas and poison dart frogs.
Running time approximately 27 minutes.
In stock.
£14.99

Dendrobatidae - Poison Frogs - A Fantastic Journey through Ecuador, Peru and Colombia (Volumes I, II & III)/
Siegfried P. Christmann/
English/
2004

Dartfrog is pleased to be able to offer these new books for 2004 totalling 790 pages of wonderful photos and text.
Siegfried Christmanns journey through northwest South America details his experiences in narrative and photo-diary format of the habitat of the poison dart frogs within that region. These A4 glossy card covered books are an absolute must for anyone with an interest in either poison dart frogs or the forests of this region. Available as the complete three volume set only (as listed below). Available to order - may take up to 2 weeks - in very short supply!
£149.99

Volume I
This volume deals mainly with the species Epipedoabtes tricolor in all its colour forms showing in detail its habitat and other reptiles and amphibians present within the region including other Dendrobatids. A comprehensive section at the end of the book deals with their captive husbandry.
184 pages

Volume II
This superb volume deals mainly with the Dendrobates quinquevittatus group including D. ventrimaculatus, lamasi, imitator, variable, reticulatus, quinquevittatus, & fantasticus. There are a superb selection of photos of both frogs and habitat as well as narrative. Again there is a comprehensive section at the end of the book dealing with their captive husbandry.
254 pages

Volume III
The final volume is concerned with the Dendrobates histrionicus group including D. histrionicus, lehmanni, sylvaticus, occulatator & mysteriosus as well as brief sections on other species. The photos of the habitat and all the various colour morphs are stunning. A comprehensive section at the end of the book deals with their captive husbandry and the difficulties associated with rearing and keeping the specialist eggs feeders of the histrionicus complex.
352 pages

n/a
Keeping & Breeding Rocket Frogs (Colostethus)/
TFH Publications Inc./
English/
1993

Literature on the genus Colostethus is extremely scarce. We have a number of colour xeroxes that gives some very interesting information on these frogs and is a must for anyone intending to keep them in captivity.
4 pages

£2.49 (post free)

 

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