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

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

Blue Poison Arrow Frog perched on moss in a UK vivarium

UK Poison Arrow Frogs: 12 Fascinating Facts & Care Tips for British Frogkeepers

If you’ve ever stood in front of a vivarium and felt your jaw drop at the sight of a neon-blue

Crystal-clear water in a UK dart frog tadpole rearing container

UK Water for Dart Frogs & Tadpoles: What Actually Works

A straight-talking water guide for UK keepers: chloramine vs chlorine, when RO is worth it, how to remineralise for tadpoles, and simple routines that keep animals safe.

Colourful bromeliads arranged in a UK bioactive dart frog vivarium

Bromeliads for Dart Frog Vivariums (UK Guide)

A practical UK-specific guide to choosing, quarantining, and mounting bromeliads for dart frog vivariums—covering pesticide risks, water hardness, and simple mounting methods.