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

Amazon milk frog with blue-grey and brown bands perched on a thick branch

Amazon Milk Frog Care Sheet (Trachycephalus resinifictrix)

Amazon milk frogs are large, striking tree frogs with blue-grey and brown banding and pale blue toes. They’re impressive display

Blue dart frog sitting on moss next to Frogfather All-In-1 Vitamin & Mineral Dust supplement pot, promoting simple and balanced dart frog nutrition.

The Ultimate Guide to Dart Frog Supplements: Why We Created the Frogfather All-In-1 Vitamin & Mineral Dust

If you’ve kept dart frogs for any length of time, you already know one uncomfortable truth: supplements are confusing. Ask

Bright orange tomato frog sitting on damp leaf litter in a forest-style terrarium

Tomato Frog Care Sheet (Dyscophus spp.)

Tomato frogs are chunky, ground-dwelling frogs from Madagascar, named for their bright red-orange colour. They’re relatively undemanding and make excellent

Oophaga pumilio ‘Blue Jeans’ dart frog with red body and blue back legs on moss

Dart Frog Care Sheet (Pet Poison Dart Frogs)

Dart frogs are small, brilliantly coloured frogs from Central and South America. In captivity they are harmless (their toxicity comes

Oriental fire-bellied toad sitting on a rock above shallow water showing its orange belly

Oriental Fire-Bellied Toad Care Sheet (Bombina orientalis)

Oriental fire-bellied toads are hardy, semi-aquatic amphibians with bright green backs and vivid orange bellies. They’re among the most popular

Red-eyed tree frog with bright green body and orange toes resting on a leaf

Red-Eyed Tree Frog Care Sheet (Agalychnis callidryas)

Red-eyed tree frogs are one of the most iconic frogs in the world, with bright green bodies, orange toes and

White’s tree frog perched on a branch in a tall planted vivarium

White’s Tree Frog Care Sheet (Litoria caerulea)

White’s tree frogs, also called dumpy tree frogs or Australian green tree frogs, are one of the most popular pet

Pacman horned frog sitting half buried in damp soil in a naturalistic terrarium

Pacman / Horned Frog Care Sheet (Ceratophrys spp.)

Pacman frogs (also called horned frogs or Argentine horned frogs) are chunky, ground-dwelling ambush predators with a huge appetite and

Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Lucemalia Blue-Foot’: The Blue-Footed Beauty Explained

Meet the Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Lucemalia Blue-Foot’ The Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Lucemalia Blue-Foot’ is a spectacular dart frog morph that instantly captivates

Ranitomeya fantastica Dart Frog for Sale UK

Vivid orange, metallic blue, and utterly fantastic! 🌿🐸
Meet Ranitomeya fantastica — one of the most beautiful and charismatic thumbnail dart frogs. Curious, confident, and a real showpiece for any bioactive vivarium. Occasionally available from UK breeders through Frogfather.

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