{"title":"The Oophaga Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the absolute pinnacle of the poison dart frog hobby. The genus \u003cem\u003eOophaga\u003c\/em\u003e represents some of the most captivating, visually stunning, and behaviorally complex amphibians on Earth. Originating from the dense, humid rainforests of Central and South America, these frogs are famous worldwide for their brilliant, high-contrast aposematic warning coloration. From the legendary jewel-toned locales of \u003cem\u003eOophaga pumilio\u003c\/em\u003e to the deeply prized variations of \u003cem\u003eOophaga histrionica\u003c\/em\u003e, this collection is curated strictly for dedicated hobbyists seeking true living masterpieces for their custom vertical vivariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003eOophaga\u003c\/em\u003e translates literally to \"egg-eater,\" referencing their extraordinary and highly unique reproductive strategy. Unlike other dart frogs, species within this genus are obligate egg-feeders. Dedicated females carefully transport newly hatched tadpoles into individual water-filled bromeliad axils or film canisters, returning faithfully every few days to deposit unfertilized food eggs to feed their developing young. Witnessing this complex parental behavior in a beautifully structured, bioactive enclosure is widely considered one of the most rewarding experiences in the entire herpetoculture community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Our Oophaga Collection?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite Captive-Bred Genetics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every individual in our collection is captive-bred under the most rigorous health and bio-security protocols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating Social Dynamics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch complex territorial displays, rhythmic courtship dances, and unmatched wild maternal care take place right in your glass enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Arboreal Display Animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly bold, confident, and active during daytime hours, these frogs love exploring elevated branches, large lianas, and broad plant leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Modern Centerpieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfectly suited for tall, intensely planted, master-level bioactive vivariums equipped with robust cleanup crews and thriving bromeliads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCore Collection Care Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Setup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaller, vertical euro-style or front-opening glass terrariums to accommodate their climbing nature.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocial Structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly territorial. Best housed strictly in single, well-matched pairs (one male, one female). Do not mix species.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; Misting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires consistent high humidity (80–100%) maintained by automated, fine-mist systems.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaseline Diet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMust have constant access to small, live prey: vitamin-dusted fruit flies (\u003cem\u003eD. melanogaster\u003c\/em\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003eD. hydei\u003c\/em\u003e), springtails, and micro-fauna.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEssential Hardscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavily layered with clean leaf litter, climbing driftwood, and numerous spikeless bromeliads for tadpole deposition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLive Animal Shipping \u0026amp; Pickup Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature-Controlled Overnight Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e All live frog orders are shipped exclusively via specialized overnight freight to guarantee safe arrival by noon the next day. Shipments are climate-monitored and packed in insulated boxes with heat or cold packs as weather dictates. Note: Live arrival guarantee requires a signature upon the very first delivery attempt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🏪 \u003cstrong\u003eLocal NJ Pickup (Advance Notice Required):\u003c\/strong\u003e Because our rare Oophaga frogs are cared for under strict bio-security protocols at our off-site breeding facility, they are not kept on our main storefront shelves. You are welcome to pick them up locally, but we require advance notice so our team has time to coordinate a secure drop-off at our retail store. Alternatively, pickup can be arranged directly at our Northern New Jersey dart frog breeding facility. Please contact us after checkout to coordinate your pickup location and time!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oophaga-histrionica-redhead-small-form","title":"Oophaga histrionica \"Redhead - Small Form\" (Harlequin Poison Dart Frog)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a crown jewel to your bioactive collection with the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eOophaga histrionica \"Redhead - Small Form\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originating from the humid, isolated rainforest regions of Colombia, this highly sought-after morph is a favorite among experienced hobbyists for its striking visual appearance and complex social behaviors. True to its name, this locale features a brilliant, fiery reddish-orange head that contrasts beautifully against a deep brown-to-black body accented by intricate yellow-orange spotting and reticulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a \"large obligate egg-feeder,\" \u003cem\u003eOophaga histrionica\u003c\/em\u003e possesses some of the most fascinating parental instincts in the animal kingdom. After eggs are laid, the female will transport individual tadpoles up into water-filled bromeliad axils or film canisters, returning every few days to feed her developing young exclusively with infertile food eggs. 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Please contact us after checkout to coordinate your pickup location and time!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Major League Exotic Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47955151945879,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/0189\/4551\/files\/Oophagahistrionica_Redhead-SmallForm_cf6b5766-4068-4648-abc3-5f5336c74e38.heic?v=1782573069"},{"product_id":"oophaga-histrionica-pacasi","title":"Oophaga histrionica \"Pacasi\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduce one of the absolute largest, boldest, and most impressive morphs of the harlequin family to your setup with the \u003cem\u003eOophaga histrionica\u003c\/em\u003e \"Pacasi\". Also referred to in some professional circles as the \"Anchicaya\" locale, the \"Pacasi\" stands out as a true heavyweight among large obligate egg-feeders. They feature a deep, velvet-black body heavily decorated with highly variable, large splotches and frames of striking yellow, fiery orange, and intense red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause they are notably bulky, confident, and highly active during daylight hours, \"Pacasi\" histrionica make spectacular display animals for expansive, master-tier tropical enclosures. Like all members of their genus, they possess unmatched reproductive traits: females carefully distribute their tadpoles into tiny water pools within your terrarium plants, returning consistently to nurse them strictly with unfertilized food eggs. 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Please contact us after checkout to coordinate your pickup location and time!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Major League Exotic Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47955169312919,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/0189\/4551\/files\/Oophagahistrionica_Pacasi_2.heic?v=1782575978"},{"product_id":"oophaga-histrionica-blue","title":"Oophaga histrionica \"Blue\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwn one of the rarest, most visually distinct jewels of the amphibian world with the \u003cem\u003eOophaga histrionica\u003c\/em\u003e \"Blue\". Sourced from the lowlands on the Pacific side of the Colombian Andes, this legendary morph is highly celebrated for being one of the only true \"large obligates\" in the entire herpetoculture hobby to exhibit brilliant, striking shades of blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe patterning on the \"Blue\" locale is a stunning display of natural variation—ranging from sleek blue bands and asymmetrical swirls to full stripes contrasting beautifully against a velvet black or dark brown body. As these frogs age, their darker juvenile coloration gradually gives way to an elegant, warmer bronze or beige background reticulation. Because large Oophaga are not prolific breeders and are classified as critically endangered in the wild, these legally imported, captive-bred specimens represent the absolute peak of sustainability and rarity for dedicated master-tier hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Rare Blue Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The only \u003cem\u003eOophaga histrionica\u003c\/em\u003e morph to showcase high-contrast blue markings, making it an extraordinary display animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Variable Aesthetics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each individual is completely unique, displaying custom swirls, stripes, or side panels of color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating Obligate Nursing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch incredible wild instincts unfold as females actively nurse their tadpoles inside your vivarium leaves using unfertilized food eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold \u0026amp; Active Lifestyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confident daytime explorers that prefer navigating tall vertical hardscapes, background walls, and broad tropical leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies \u0026amp; Care Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum 18\" x 18\" x 24\" or larger per pair. Taller, vertical setups are highly recommended to encourage natural climbing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocial Behavior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntolerant of crowds. Best kept strictly in pairs (1 male to 1 female) to prevent territorial aggression and stress.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintain stable daytime temperatures between 72°F and 78°F. Highly sensitive to extreme overheating.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsistently high between 80–100%. Requires automated misting cycles paired with clean, active ventilation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall live prey: vitamin-dusted fruit flies (\u003cem\u003eD. melanogaster\u003c\/em\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003eD. hydei\u003c\/em\u003e), springtails, and pinhead crickets.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVivarium Decor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLandscape heavily with clean leaf litter, climbing branches, and multiple spikeless bromeliads for egg and tadpole deposition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLive Animal Shipping \u0026amp; Pickup Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature-Controlled Overnight Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e All live frog orders are shipped exclusively via specialized overnight freight to guarantee safe arrival by noon the next day. 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