Poison dart frogs (family Dendrobatidae) are small amphibians found in the tropical rainforests of the Americas, measuring 1.5 to 6 centimeters in body length. Their skin displays vivid warning colors such as red, yellow, and blue to deter predators. These frogs secrete potent neurotoxins; a single golden poison frog contains enough venom to kill several adults. The toxins originate from their diet of ants and other small insects, though captive-bred individuals gradually lose their toxicity. Indigenous peoples historically harvested these toxins to coat arrowheads, which is how the frogs earned their name. Poison dart frogs are diurnal, typically dwelling among leaf litter in forested areas, where they feed on small insects.

Poison Dart Frog belongs to Dendrobatidae. These tiny amphibians live in tropical rainforests of Central and South America, with a body length of 1.5 to 6 centimeters. They have bright warning colors including red, yellow and blue to scare predators. Their skin secretes powerful neurotoxins. The golden poison frog carries enough venom to kill several adults. Toxins come from their ant diet; captive-bred frogs become non-toxic. Local natives once used their poison on arrowheads, hence the name. They hunt insects by day and live among forest fallen leaves.