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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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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Golden dart frog beside clutch of eggs in a UK vivarium

Breeding Poison Dart Frogs in the UK: From Eggs to Froglets

So you’ve nailed your dart frog husbandry, your frogs are eating well, calling daily, and now you’re thinking: what’s next?

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Large 120x60cm bioactive vivarium with new ventilation system, airlock feeding system, and custom background by The Frogfather

This Week at The Frogfather: Big Builds & Exciting Progress

It’s been a busy and creative week here at The Frogfather HQ, and we’ve got some really exciting updates to

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UK dart frog vivarium with cork, foam and moss backgrounds

Vivarium Backgrounds: Cork, Foam & Living Walls Compared

If you’re staring at the back of your empty viv wondering what to do with it – welcome. Whether you’re

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Closeup of bioactive substrate layers in a UK dart frog vivarium

Building a Bioactive Substrate Layer (UK Step-by-Step Guide)

If you’re serious about dart frogs, you’ll need to get your bioactive substrate sorted. It’s not just dirt. It’s the

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Golden Phyllobates terribilis frog in a UK tropical terrarium

Phyllobates terribilis in UK Captivity

If you’ve ever stared into the neon glare of a Phyllobates terribilis, you’ll know they’re not your average dart frog.

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Dart frog perched in vivarium during a morning check-in

Morning Check-In With the Frogs

Every morning starts the same in my frog room — a quiet check-in to see how everyone is doing before

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Ranitomeya dart frog perched on a bromeliad in a UK vivarium

Ranitomeya Care Guide (Climbing Dart Frogs for UK Keepers)

Ranitomeya Care for UK Keepers Ranitomeya, nicknamed thumbnails, are the pocket-sized powerhouses of the dart frog hobby. They’re bold, brilliantly

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UK DENDROBATES CARE

Dendrobates Tinctorius Care in the UK

Dendrobates tinctorius, affectionately called tincs, are one of the most recognisable dart frogs in the UK hobby. They’re chunky, bold,

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Blue-green and black Oophaga dart frog perched on a branch, unidentified species.

Help Us Identify This Mystery Dart Frog + Video! 🐸💚

Every now and then, the dart frog hobby throws up a mystery — and this is one of those times.

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Bookings close 28th August for September dart frog delivery with The FrogFather logo and jungle vivarium background.”

Don’t Miss September’s Frog Delivery – Bookings Close 28th August!

If you’re waiting on dart frogs, tadpoles, or other live amphibians, here’s the big one: bookings for September deliveries close

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