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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.
Epibatidine toxin from Epipedobates anthonyi poison dart frog explained with comparison to captive bred dart frogs and reference to Alexei Navalny case

Epibatidine, Dart Frog Toxins, and the Biggest Misconception: Are Dart Frogs Poisonous in Captivity?

You’ve probably seen headlines recently claiming a “dart frog toxin”

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Infographic showing the dangers of overfeeding dart frogs with dusted fruit flies, explaining how supplement powder rubs off or is washed away by misting systems.

Overfeeding Dart Frogs (And Other Live-Food Reptiles & Amphibians): The Hidden Risk No One Talks About

If you keep dart frogs, geckos, mantids, spiderlings, or any

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A split image showing a UK reptile show and a UK invert show, illustrating the choice dart frog keepers make when planning which events to attend

Planning a UK Show Trip as a Dart Frog Keeper: Reptile Shows vs Invert Shows

For dart frog keepers in the UK, shows can be

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Poison dart frogs resting in a temporary transport container at a UK reptile show, illustrating the considerations and risks when buying dart frogs at shows

Buying Dart Frogs at UK Shows: What to Know Before You Go

For many people, the idea of buying dart frogs at

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A selection of springtails, isopods, and microfauna cultures displayed at a UK invert show, highlighting why invert events matter for dart frog keepers

UK Invert Shows Explained: Why Dart Frog Keepers Should Pay Attention

When most people think about shows relevant to dart frogs,

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Illustrated frog wearing sunglasses for a funny featured post about the Dua Leaper frog conservation story

Good Luck, Dua Leaper 🐸🎤 The Frog Named Like a Pop Star… That’s Actually Doing Something Useful

This is NOT Dua Lipa…

🐸 Meet Dua Leaper —

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