Description

Bandit Braces – Morph Overview

Bandit Braces is a visually exceptional, line-bred morph of Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Leucamelia’, produced by selectively enhancing naturally occurring colour and pattern traits within the Leucamelia gene pool.

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The defining features of the Bandit Braces morph include:

• Exceptionally high orange expression

• Reduced, fragmented black patterning

• Bold limb banding that gives the morph its name

• Strong contrast and highly individual markings

The overall effect is a frog that, at first glance, looks remarkably similar to expensive Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Lehmannii’, despite being a completely different and honestly represented lineage.

Genetics & Line Breeding (Important Transparency)

These frogs are:

• ✔ Pure Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Leucamelia’

• ✔ Line-bred only to enhance colour and pattern

• ❌ Not crossed

• ❌ Not hybrids

• ❌ Not locality mixes

“Bandit Braces” is a morph name, not a locality.
The Lehmannii-like appearance is the result of selective line breeding, not genetic introgression.

This makes Bandit Braces a legitimate and defensible morph, ideal for keepers who value both standout visuals and genetic clarity.

Bandit Braces vs Standard Leucamelia

Standard Leucamelia (Bumblebee Dart Frog):

• Yellow-to-orange markings, often more muted

• Larger areas of solid black

• More uniform, predictable patterning

• Widely available in the hobby

Bandit Braces (Line-Bred Leucamelia):

• Significantly higher orange saturation

• Broken, irregular black patterning

• Bold limb “brace” markings

• Each frog visually unique

• Strong resemblance to premium Oophaga lehmanni)

• UK-exclusive line with extremely limited availability

In short: Bandit Braces offer the visual impact of high-end Oophaga lehmanni) frogs, while remaining true Leucamelia in genetics and care.

Why Bandit Braces Are Special

• One of the most visually intense Leucamelia morphs currently available

• Colour and contrast rarely seen outside of Lehmannii lines

• Each individual is distinct — no repeat patterns

• Ideal for display-focused vivariums

• The only known Bandit Braces line in the UK

This is not a mass-produced morph. Availability is extremely limited and unlikely to be repeated.

Care & Suitability

Care is identical to other Dendrobates tinctorius:

• Diurnal and bold once settled

• Thrive in planted, bioactive vivariums

• Ideal temperature range: 22–26°C

• High humidity with good airflow

• Suitable for confident beginners through to advanced keepers

Their enhanced colouration makes them especially striking under good-quality lighting.

Summary

Bandit Braces represent a rare opportunity to acquire a frog that combines:

• The genetic honesty of true Leucamelia

• The visual impact of expensive Lehmannii-type tinctorius

• Genuine UK exclusivity

For collectors, breeders, or anyone wanting a standout display animal, this is a highly desirable and genuinely uncommon morph.

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