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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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Infographic showing five illustrated steps for setting up a frog grow-out tub: adding filter foam and water, putting in substrate, covering with leaf litter, ensuring ventilation, and adding plants and froglets.

🐸 How to Set Up the Perfect Frog Growout Tub or Enclosure

Raising dart froglets from freshly morphed juveniles into healthy, vibrant adults is a key part of successful frog keeping—but it

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Clear-fronted isopod vivarium with moss and leaf litter

Premium Isopod & Invertebrate Enclosures: Why the Right Setup Changes Everything

Gone are the days of housing exotic isopods in takeaway tubs. Whether you’re collecting Cubaris, Merulanella, mantids, or scorpions, the

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A dark green infographic showing the UK map with Midlands and Kent highlighted, showcasing Frogfather's location in Nottingham and national dart frog shipping.

Midlands Dart Frog Breeder with UK-Wide Shipping – Frogfather

Ever wondered where your dart frog comes from when you order online? Here at Frogfather, we’re not just any dart

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Customer-decorated 3D-printed invert enclosure (200x300x200mm) with moss, cork, and live isopods in a naturalistic micro-jungle setup.

Why Flat-Pack 3D-Printed Invert Enclosures Are the New Standard for UK Isopod Keepers

So, you’ve caught the isopod bug. You started with a few Dairy Cows or maybe a bold Rubber Ducky, and

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Infographic showing four key reasons why dart frogs are rare in the UK, including CITES legal limits, breeding difficulty, ethical sourcing, and cost.

🐸 Why Are Some Dart Frogs Rare in the UK?

Together, these factors mean only a limited selection of species is commonly available here—and even then, only through careful, licensed

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3D-printed vivarium in a lush UK rainforest-themed terrarium setup with text overlay about bioactive dart frog enclosures.

Why Frogfather’s 3D-Printed Bioactive Vivariums Are a Game-Changer for UK Frogkeepers

So you’re in the UK, knee-deep in terrarium envy on Instagram, wondering how to get that lush, living rainforest look

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Green and black dart frog in a natural vivarium, with title “Fly Proofing a Temu Vivarium” in bold text overlay

Fly Proofing a Temu or Exo Terra Vivarium – Simple DIY Gasket Trick to Stop Feeder Fly Escapes

So you picked up a vivarium off Temu. Cheap and cheerful, right? But once you’ve got it set up for

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A graphic showing 10 tips to keep dart frogs and amphibians cool in summer, including turning off lights, using frozen bottles, and keeping blinds shut.

“It’s Bloody Roasting in Here”: Keeping Dart Frogs Cool in a UK Heatwave

So, it’s pushing 30°C in your living room. The fan’s blowing warm air, your ice cubes are on life support,

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Infographic showing how to set Sonoff smart plug to seconds using inching mode in the eWeLink app, ideal for misting systems and terrarium control.

How to Set Smart Plug Timings in Seconds Using Sonoff and eWeLink (Perfect for Misting Systems)

Controlling a misting system or pump for short bursts — like 3 to 15 seconds — can be difficult with

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