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Frogfather is led by an experienced UK-based amphibian keeper, breeder, and vivarium designer with a proven track record in ethical dart frog care, mossy frog breeding, and rare isopod husbandry. Specialising in bioactive enclosures and DEFRA-compliant animal shipping, Frogfather shares expert guidance to help keepers create healthy, naturalistic habitats.

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

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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 can mean five different things depending on who typed it.

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 (UK Guide) Every so often, a dart frog turns up

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. One frog is £60, another is £180, and a third

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 about until it’s too late. You do all the research,

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 biggest disappointments in dart frog keeping isn’t humidity, feeding, or

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 seen a hundred “beginner lists” that basically say: buy a

ost popular dart frogs of 2025 in the UK in a planted bioactive vivarium

The Most Popular Dart Frogs of 2025 (Based on Real UK Sales)

Let’s cut through the noise. This isn’t a “top 10” list written by someone who’s never bagged a frog, built

Celebrating a successful Animal Activities Licence inspection at Frogfather with a dart frog in a biosecure vivarium

Awarded the Highest Standard: Our Animal Activities Licence Inspection Explained

Just before Christmas, we had our most recent Animal Activities Licence inspection with the Animal Licensing Authority. They reviewed and

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Walking Through a Tropical Rainforest | Field Notes from Thailand

A moment from a rainforest walk in Thailand 🌿
Observing how nature actually works — and learning from it.

Wild moss being cleaned and quarantined to safely use in isopod enclosures

How to Collect & Decontaminate Moss and Lichen for Isopods (UK Method)

UK mosses and lichens look absolutely unreal in an isopod setup. They add texture, colour, and that “proper woodland” vibe

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