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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.
Close-up of a cobalt dart frog sitting near a curtain hem on a wooden floor, with an open vivarium in the background — captured just after an escape in a UK frog room.

My Frog Escaped. Here’s Exactly What I Did (And How You Can Stop It Happening to You)

You’ll know the sound when it happens. That sickening little plop followed by silence. One of my dart frogs had escaped — and I had no idea where he’d gone.\n\nThis blog is your step-by-step guide to finding a missing frog, keeping them alive during recovery, and frog-proofing your viv for good. Don’t wait until it happens to you.\n\n🔗 Link in bio to read it all.
🐸 #dartfrog #vivariumfail #bioactivevivarium #frogkeeperuk #ukherpetology #poisonfrog #exoticanimalsuk #dartfrogsuk #vivariumsetup #escapedfrog #amphibiansofinstagram #frogfatheruk

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Tiny tadpole floating in a small deli cup with tinted water and an Indian almond leaf, part of a rescue setup in a UK dart frog keeper’s room.

This Tiny Tadpole Was Doomed. Here’s How I Saved It (Full UK Guide)

Everyone said to cull it. He wasn’t moving. Barely grew. Curled tail. No feeding response. But something in me said,

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Slow-release fruit fly feeder attached to a culture tub for dart frog feeding.

How to Feed Dart Frogs While You’re on Holiday: The Slow-Release Fruit Fly Feeder

Going away for a few days but worried about your frogs? 🐸
Meet the Frogfather Slow-Release Holiday Feeder — it fits on your fruit fly culture and keeps dart frogs fed for up to a week!
Simple. Reliable. Frog-safe.

🎯 Never skip a feed again — get yours now at Frogfather.co.uk

#dartfrogs #frogfeeding #vivariumlife #frogfather #bioactivevivarium #fruitflyculture #dartfrogcare #ukfrogs #reptilecare #holidayfeeder

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Dart frog hiding in a planted jungle vivarium with call-to-action text ‘Why Do My Frogs Hide? Discover the Fix’ overlayed

Why Do My Dart Frogs Hide All the Time? (And How to See Them More Often)

🐸 Ever feel like your frogs have vanished into thin air?

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If your dart frogs spend all day hiding, you’re not alone. In the wild they live under rainforest canopies, weaving through leaf litter and bromeliads – not basking in bright light.

The fix? 🌿 More planting, natural hides, soft lighting, and the right temps (22–26°C is the sweet spot). Give them security, and you’ll see them hopping around much more often.

👉 Full guide now live on Frogfather.co.uk – link in bio.

#dartfrogs #poisonfrogs #frogsofinstagram #vivariumlife #bioactivevivarium #froghusbandry #frogcare #vivariumplants #frogkeepers #dartfroguk #rainforestvibes #frogfather

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Dark jungle graphic with bold white text: How Much to Feed Dart Frogs – UK Guide

How Much to Feed a Dart Frog (UK Guide)

New to dart frogs? 🐸 Wondering how much and how often to feed them?
Too little = stress and weight loss.
Too much = fruit fly chaos.
We’ve put together the UK keeper’s guide to proper feeding, dusting, species differences, and even UVB use.
#dartfrogs #frogfeeding #vivariumlife #amphibians #froglife #dartfrogcare #ukfrogs #bioactivevivarium

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Bold text reads: Dart Frog Eggs Not Developing? over a dark jungle background with mist and foliage

Dart Frog Eggs Not Developing? Why Your Clutches Keep Failing and What to Do

Another clutch… another flop? 😩
If your dart frog eggs keep rotting, collapsing or just sitting there doing nothing — it’s not just bad luck.
UK keepers face unique humidity swings and microfauna problems. Here’s what’s actually going wrong. 🐸🧪
#dartfrogs #frogkeeperuk #frogbreeding #amphibianbreeder #frogspawn #vivariumlife #poisonfrogs #ukfrogs #dartfrogcare

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Ranitomeya dart frog perched on a bromeliad in a UK vivarium

Ranitomeya Care Guide (Climbing Dart Frogs for UK Keepers)

Ranitomeya Care for UK Keepers Ranitomeya, nicknamed thumbnails, are the pocket-sized powerhouses of the dart frog hobby. They’re bold, brilliantly

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UK DENDROBATES CARE

Dendrobates Tinctorius Care in the UK

Dendrobates tinctorius, affectionately called tincs, are one of the most recognisable dart frogs in the UK hobby. They’re chunky, bold,

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Blue-green and black Oophaga dart frog perched on a branch, unidentified species.

Help Us Identify This Mystery Dart Frog + Video! 🐸💚

Every now and then, the dart frog hobby throws up a mystery — and this is one of those times.

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Bookings close 28th August for September dart frog delivery with The FrogFather logo and jungle vivarium background.”

Don’t Miss September’s Frog Delivery – Bookings Close 28th August!

If you’re waiting on dart frogs, tadpoles, or other live amphibians, here’s the big one: bookings for September deliveries close

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Scottish Invertebrate Show 2025 in Glasgow featuring tarantulas, beetles, isopods, and Frogfather bioactive enclosures for dart frogs

Scottish Invertebrate Show 2025 – Glasgow’s Bug & Bioactive Bash!

The countdown’s on! On 31st August 2025, we’ll be heading north to Glasgow for the 5th Scottish Invertebrate Show –

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A neatly arranged collection of vivarium tech including a digital thermostat, ceramic heat emitter, LED light, plug, and heat mat on a wooden surface with the text “HEATING & TECH” overlaid, representing the Heating & Tech category on Frogfather.co.uk.

UK Vivarium Heating & Humidity: Winter Care for Dart Frogs

Your UK-specific guide to keeping dart frog vivariums stable through winter: gentle heat, humidity retention, safe thermostats, and real-world routines.

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Screengrab of version 4 fruit fly feeding system for dart frogs showing mason jar lid with airlock and ventilation.

A New Way to Feed Fruit Flies to Dart Frogs – Version 4 Prototype

I’ve been tinkering away at a new design for fruit fly culture lids, and I’m excited to share version 4

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Blue Poison Arrow Frog perched on moss in a UK vivarium

Are Blue Frogs Poisonous? Dart Frog Myths vs UK Captive Reality

Do blue frogs (like Dendrobates tinctorius ‘azureus’) remain poisonous in UK captivity? A clear, keeper-level explanation of toxins, diet, and safe husbandry.

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UK-bred Amazonian Milk Froglet perched on a tropical leaf

Milk Frog Care in the UK: Setup, Diet, Growth & Breeding

A UK-specific care guide for Amazon Milk Frogs: enclosure size, bioactive planting, diet, calcium, temps, humidity, and breeding notes — written like a keeper, not a robot.

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Close-up of a bromeliad in a vivarium with text overlay: Why Bromeliads Fail in Vivariums (And How to Fix It Forever)

Why Bromeliads Fail in Vivariums (And How to Fix It Forever)

Introduction If you’ve ever bought a bromeliad for your dart frog vivarium only to watch it slowly rot, collapse, and

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