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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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Infographic showing that frogs are over 250 million years old, older than dinosaurs, with stats highlighting their survival of 5 mass extinctions and over 7,000 species

Frogs: Survivors of the Ages – How Earth’s Ancient Amphibians Outlived Dinosaurs

Introduction: Why Frogs Matter Frogs are among the planet’s most extraordinary survivors. These small, often overlooked amphibians have endured five

Step-by-step infographic showing how to make synthetic trophic egg drops for obligate egg-feeder dart frogs using agar and nutrients like spirulina, bee pollen, and calcium.

Feeding Obligate Egg Feeder Dart Frogs When You Have No Eggs

A Complete Guide to Making Synthetic Trophic Egg Drops by Frogfather.co.uk Introduction Keeping and breeding obligate egg-feeding dart frogs like

Securely packaged dart frog being unboxed from live animal courier delivery

What to Expect When You Receive Dart Frogs by Courier (Unboxing Guide)

Welcome to the Final Step: Delivery Day! You’ve done your research, set up your vivarium, chosen your frogs — and

Ladybird eating aphids on a plant stem in a green vivarium environment

Aphids in Vivariums and Terrariums: What to Do (and Why They’re Not Always Bad)

As spring gives way to summer, many vivarium and terrarium keepers begin to notice a familiar—and often dreaded—sight: tiny green,

Bioactive dart frog vivarium illuminated by full-spectrum LED grow light

Best Lighting Setup for a Dart Frog Bioactive Vivarium

Why Lighting Matters More Than You Think When we think about dart frogs, we often focus on humidity, misting, or

Various components of a dart frog vivarium including substrate, plants, enclosure, and frogs”

How Much Does It Cost to Set Up a Dart Frog Vivarium in the UK?

The Real Price of a Rainforest in Your Living Room Dart frogs are some of the most captivating creatures you

Dart frog vivarium being hand misted with fine spray bottle

Can Dart Frogs Be Kept Without a Misting System?

The Short Answer: Yes — But You’ll Work for It One of the most common beginner questions is whether you

Misted dart frog vivarium with tropical plants and high humidity”

How to Maintain Optimal Humidity Levels in Your Dart Frog Vivarium

Why Humidity Matters for Dart Frogs If there’s one thing dart frogs need to stay healthy and vibrant, it’s humidity.

Bioactive dart frog vivarium filled with tropical plants and natural hardscape

Top 5 Plants for a Thriving Dart Frog Habitat

Why the Right Plants Make All the Difference When you’re building a vivarium for dart frogs, the plants you choose

Dart frog bioactive vivarium with plants and natural substrate setup

Setting Up Your First Dart Frog Vivarium with Frogfather’s Starter Kit

Welcome to the World of Dart Frogs Dart frogs are among the most rewarding exotic pets — vibrant, active, and

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