A Unique Tropical Aquatic Ecosystem

Dendrobium lawesii, D. violaceum, D. hellwigianum, D. brassii, D. vexillarius, D. vannouhuysii and more

I wanted to expand on a design concept that I had already utilized in my different Neotropical treefrog vivaria, where I had incorporated suitable indigenous plants exclusively to decorate the tanks.

Practical tips for getting great shots of these hyperactive bichos

The perfect miniature orchid?

For my second experimental vivarium in Colombia I wanted to create the illusion of a mossy branch segment covered with miniature native orchids and bromeliads floating in mid-air against a black background.

Described in 1978 and now Endangered in the wild, it is infamous for possessing (in wild and fairly recent captives) one of the most toxic substances produced by any animal.

A Passion for Passion Flowers

Mostly color morphs of Oophaga histrionica. Still being assembled and edited, but definitely worth taking a look at, even if you haven't already gone poison frog gonzo.

Given the region, mostly a blizzard of strawberry poison frog, Oophaga pumilio morphs, but for now we lead with "something completely different”.

Hello, sunshine!

Just what the hell are these?