Painted Mantella
Mantella madagascariensis

If you are looking for a frog that's a little more flashy than the rest, you need the Painted Mantella! No two frogs are alike with this guy. His bright colors and unique patterns will make him stand out in any crowd. He's perfect for anyone who wants to add a little personality to their collection. So why wait? Add the Painted Mantella to your family today!

To care for your Painted Mantella frog, you will need to provide a suitable habitat with plenty of hiding places and climbing surfaces. The Mantella's enclosure should also be misted regularly to maintain humidity levels. These frogs are insectivores, so their diet should consist primarily of small live insects. Feeder insects can be offered a few times a week, and you should also supplement their diet with vitamin and mineral powders. If you provide a good environment and care for your Painted Mantella frog properly, it can live for many years in captivity.

Painted Mantella's should be housed in a suitably sized terrarium or enclosure. The minimum size for a single frog is 10 gallons, but larger is always better. If you plan on keeping multiple frogs together, you will need an enclosure that is at least 20 gallons in size. These frogs are arboreal, meaning they spend most of their time in trees or other high places, so the enclosure should be tall rather than wide.

The terrarium should be furnished with plenty of hiding places and climbing surfaces. Live plants can also be added to the enclosure, but make sure they are non-toxic and safe for your frog to eat. A water bowl should also be provided, but it doesn't need to be very large since these frogs don't typically spend much time in the water

The terrarium should be located in a room between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The enclosure should also be misted regularly to maintain humidity levels between 50 and 60 percent. A daytime basking spot can be provided by using a heat lamp or other suitable reptile basking light.

Painted Mantella's are insectivores, so their diet should consist primarily of small live insects. Feeder insects can be offered a few times a week, and you should also supplement their diet with vitamin and mineral powders. Suitable feeder insects include crickets, roaches, and mealworms.

If you provide a good environment and care for your Painted Mantella frog properly, it can live for many years in captivity. These frogs have an average lifespan of 5 to 10 years, but some individuals have been known to live for 20 years or more.