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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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Lifecycle of dart frogs from tadpole to froglet in a grow-out tub

Grow-Out Tub Setup for Dart Frogs: From Froglet to Sub-Adult

Grow-Out Tub Setup for Dart Frogs: From Froglet to Sub-Adult

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Labeled infographic showing 3D printed display enclosure for isopods and dart frogs

The Best Display Enclosures for Isopods, Mantids and Jumping Spiders

The Best Display Enclosures for Isopods, Mantids and Jumping Spiders

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August IHS Reptile Show 2025: New Venue Confirmed After June Cancellation

**Update following confirmation of a change in location*** After weeks of uncertainty, the IHS Reptile Show is officially back on

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Pac-Man Frog Care UK: Morphs, Feeding, Vivarium Setup & Comparison Guide

If you’ve ever looked at a frog and thought, “that looks like a round mouth with legs,” then congratulations —

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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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