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

Red-eyed tree frog illustrating common frog keeping mistakes in a UK care guide

Common Frog Keeping Mistakes That Cost Keepers the Most (UK Guide)

Most frog keeping mistakes don’t look like mistakes at first. They start with rushed setups, unstable routines, and assumptions that go unchallenged. This UK guide explains where frog keepers go wrong most often — and how to avoid costly problems before they start.

Vietnamese mossy frog used to illustrate a UK guide on how easy frogs are to keep

Are Frogs Easy to Keep? A Realistic UK Guide for First-Time Keepers

Frogs aren’t difficult — but they are unforgiving of shortcuts.

Stable setups, consistent routines, and realistic expectations make all the difference.

This guide breaks down what first-time frog keepers in the UK should actually expect.

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Where Most People Go Wrong When Buying Frogs in the UK (And How to Avoid It)

Would you buy a frog before the setup was stable?

More people do than you’d think — and it rarely ends well.

Here’s what to know before you buy

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Frog highlighting hidden ownership costs.

How Much Does It Really Cost to Keep Frogs in the UK? A Realistic Breakdown

The frog is rarely the expensive part.

The enclosure, lighting, food systems, supplements, electricity, and long-term maintenance are where the real cost lives.

I’ve broken down the actual cost of keeping frogs in the UK — not guesses, not sales talk, just reality.

Read it before you buy anything.
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Hyper-realistic frog image warning about irresponsible frog sellers in the UK

Where NOT to Buy Frogs in the UK: Red Flags, Risks, and Common Scams

Buying frogs responsibly isn’t about finding the cheapest listing or the rarest morph.

It’s about sourcing, welfare, transport, and preparation — long before a frog ever arrives.

I’ve written a new guide on where not to buy frogs in the UK, and the red flags that cause most avoidable problems in captivity.

Read it before you buy anything.

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Fruit fly culture drying out in winter near central heating

Fruit Fly Cultures Crashing? How to Keep Drosophila Cultures Alive Through UK Winter

Every winter, the same messages start rolling in: “My cultures were fine last month… now they’re all crashing.” If your

Bioactive vivariums showing how frogs are responsibly kept in the UK

Frogs for Sale in the UK: How to Buy Responsibly (and What to Avoid)

“Frogs for sale” doesn’t mean “ready for any home”.

Good sellers ask questions.
Good buyers prepare first.
Bad outcomes usually come from rushing either side.

If you’re thinking about keeping frogs in the UK, this guide breaks down what responsible buying actually means — from transport and welfare to setup costs and red flags.

No hype. No pressure. Just experience.

Full article on Frogfather.

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Indoor frog room with stacked bioactive vivariums housing tropical plants and dart frog habitats

Do Frogs Make Good Pets? A Realistic UK Beginner’s Guide (Including Dart Frogs)

People often ask if poison dart frogs make good pets.

The truth is, dart frogs are best thought of as display animals. You don’t handle them, you don’t interact with them directly — you build the environment and let them get on with being frogs.

When done properly, they’re one of the most rewarding animals you can keep. When rushed, they’re one of the easiest to get wrong.

Read the full article before buying your first frog.

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Illustration of dart frogs and a conference-style banner promoting the 2026 UK amphibian and dart frog events guide

🐸 2026 UK Amphibian & Dart Frog Events – Shows, Conferences & Community Meetups

Dart frogs and other amphibians are still a bit of a niche in the UK compared to snakes and lizards

Selection of exotic invertebrates displayed at a UK invert show, including spiders, roaches and beetles.

🕸 2026 UK Invert Shows – Full Calendar, Links & Visitor Guide 🕸

🐞🐜🦋🦗🪳🐛🪲🐌🕷🦂 If you keep tarantulas, isopods, roaches, mantids, beetles, ants or any other invertebrates, 2026 is a brilliant year to