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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.
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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The IHS Show Cancelled – A Turning Point for Animal Welfare in Herpetoculture

Why the June 22nd Reptile Event Was Pulled — And Why We at Frogfather Support the Decision On June 6th,

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Infographic showing the benefits of Indian Almond Leaves in vivariums, aquariums, and for making frog tea. Highlights include slow-decaying leaf litter, microfauna support, tannin release, and their use in bioactive setups

Why Use Indian Almond Leaves in Bioactive Setups, Aquariums, and Tadpole Tea?

Indian Almond Leaves (Terminalia catappa), often referred to as catappa leaves, are one of nature’s most powerful yet underrated tools

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Overhead view of a lush, planted vivarium with soft, natural lighting simulating rainforest conditions for dart frogs"

Understanding Circadian Rhythm in Vivariums: Why Light Matters for Dart Frogs

Creating a thriving vivarium isn’t just about plants, misting, or humidity—it’s about replicating nature’s daily rhythms. One of the most

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A step-by-step visual guide showing how to clean vivarium glass safely. Includes icons for citric acid use, a razor blade scraping algae, removing Euro doors, and drying glass. Also includes dos and don’ts for cleaning vivariums.

How to Clean Vivarium Glass Safely – A Complete Guide for Frog and Vivarium Keepers

Crystal-clear vivarium glass isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about maintaining optimal living conditions for your frogs, reptiles, and bioactive inhabitants. Over

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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