{"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. 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 these rare frogs are kept under strict bio-security protocols at our off-site frog breeding facility, they are not housed 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 to our main retail storefront. 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","brand":"Major League Exotic Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47955282428055,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/0189\/4551\/files\/Oophagahistrionica_Blue_2.heic?v=1782585444","url":"https:\/\/majorleagueexotics.com\/products\/oophaga-histrionica-blue","provider":"Major League Exotic Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}