Frogfather Advice and News

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

Scottish Invertebrate Show 2025 in Glasgow featuring tarantulas, beetles, isopods, and Frogfather bioactive enclosures for dart frogs

Scottish Invertebrate Show 2025 – Glasgow’s Bug & Bioactive Bash!

The countdown’s on! On 31st August 2025, we’ll be heading north to Glasgow for the 5th Scottish Invertebrate Show –

A neatly arranged collection of vivarium tech including a digital thermostat, ceramic heat emitter, LED light, plug, and heat mat on a wooden surface with the text “HEATING & TECH” overlaid, representing the Heating & Tech category on Frogfather.co.uk.

UK Vivarium Heating & Humidity: Winter Care for Dart Frogs

Your UK-specific guide to keeping dart frog vivariums stable through winter: gentle heat, humidity retention, safe thermostats, and real-world routines.

Screengrab of version 4 fruit fly feeding system for dart frogs showing mason jar lid with airlock and ventilation.

A New Way to Feed Fruit Flies to Dart Frogs – Version 4 Prototype

I’ve been tinkering away at a new design for fruit fly culture lids, and I’m excited to share version 4

Blue Poison Arrow Frog perched on moss in a UK vivarium

Are Blue Frogs Poisonous? Dart Frog Myths vs UK Captive Reality

Do blue frogs (like Dendrobates tinctorius ‘azureus’) remain poisonous in UK captivity? A clear, keeper-level explanation of toxins, diet, and safe husbandry.

UK-bred Amazonian Milk Froglet perched on a tropical leaf

Milk Frog Care in the UK: Setup, Diet, Growth & Breeding

A UK-specific care guide for Amazon Milk Frogs: enclosure size, bioactive planting, diet, calcium, temps, humidity, and breeding notes — written like a keeper, not a robot.

Why Bromeliads Fail in Vivariums (And How to Fix It Forever)

Introduction If you’ve ever bought a bromeliad for your dart frog vivarium only to watch it slowly rot, collapse, and

New product launch image showing a 40 mm stick-on fine mesh ventilation disc with ultra-fine mesh, designed for isopods, froglets, and exotic invertebrates, against a dark jungle background

Fresh Air Without the Escapees: Our New 40 mm Stick-On Fine Mesh Ventilation Discs

If you’ve ever had that heart-stopping moment when a baby isopod (manca) scurries across your desk instead of staying snug

Fresh live insects in UK delivery tubs for dart frogs

Livefood in the UK: Receiving, Reviving & Storing

What to do when feeder insects arrive in rough shape; how to revive fruit flies, springtails and more; and simple storage that keeps cultures rolling in UK homes.

Tropical vivarium in a UK home with seasonal climate adjustments

Seasonal Vivarium Care for UK Homes

How to keep dart frogs comfortable through UK winters and summer heatwaves—room-first heating, smart airflow, humidity tweaks, and energy-savvy lighting.

Budget-friendly dart frog rearing tools infographic

Dart Frog Rearing on a Budget: Affordable Tools That Work