Frogfather Advice and News

Welcome to the Frogfather blog — your UK guide to dart frog care, mossy frog setups, bioactive vivariums, and rare isopods. Discover expert tips, breeding advice, and naturalistic enclosure inspiration for exotic amphibian keepers.

Very dark-coloured dart frog resting on leaf, illustrating natural pigmentation variation in dart frogs

Black Dart Frogs: Do “Pure Black” Poison Dart Frogs Exist, and What Causes the Dark Colour?

“Black dart frog” is one of those search phrases that

Comparison showing a typical brightly coloured dart frog alongside a melanistic dart frog, illustrating natural genetic variation rather than selective line breeding

Melanistic Dart Frogs, Morphs, and Selective Breeding: Ethics, Genetics, and the Reality of Nature

Melanistic Dart Frogs & Morphs: Ethics, Genetics & Natural Variation

Different dart frog species shown in a planted UK bioactive vivarium to illustrate price differences

Dart Frog Prices in the UK: Why Some Frogs Cost £60 and Others £200+

If you’re new to dart frogs, pricing can feel… random.

Loud and quiet dart frogs shown side by side in a planted UK bioactive vivarium

Loud vs Quiet Dart Frogs: What You Need to Know Before Buying

This is one of those topics people don’t always think

Visible dart frogs shown confidently in a planted UK bioactive vivarium

Dart Frogs You’ll Actually See (Not Shy!)

Let’s be brutally honest for a second. One of the

Best beginner dart frogs in the UK shown in a planted bioactive vivarium

Best Dart Frogs for Beginners (UK Guide)

Right. If you’re new to dart frogs, you’ve probably already

Budget-friendly dart frog rearing tools infographic

Dart Frog Rearing on a Budget: Affordable Tools That Work

Moving house with dart frogs in the UK – secure transport containers and labelled vivariums

Moving House with Dart Frogs in the UK: Checklist & Timeline

A practical, low-stress plan for moving home with dart frogs in the UK—from two weeks before moving day to the first week after. Packing, temperature control, and rapid vivarium re-set.

Poster for UK Reptile Shows 2025 with jungle background and various reptiles including a snake, chameleon, tree frog, and bearded dragon

UK Reptile Shows 2025 & 2026 – All the Dates, Times & Whereabouts

Alright, let’s hop straight in—here’s the low-down on reptile shows in the UK over the next couple of years. I’ve