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.

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

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

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)

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

Meet the Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Lucemalia Blue-Foot’ The Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Lucemalia

Ranitomeya fantastica Dart Frog for Sale UK

Vivid orange, metallic blue, and utterly fantastic! 🌿🐸
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Ameerega bassleri Dart Frog for Sale UK

The fiery red and blue beauty — Ameerega bassleri! Larger,

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

New product launch image showing a 40 mm stick-on fine mesh ventilation disc with ultra-fine mesh, designed for isopods, froglets, and exotic invertebrates, against a dark jungle background

Fresh Air Without the Escapees: Our New 40 mm Stick-On Fine Mesh Ventilation Discs

If you’ve ever had that heart-stopping moment when a baby isopod (manca) scurries across your desk instead of staying snug

Fresh live insects in UK delivery tubs for dart frogs

Livefood in the UK: Receiving, Reviving & Storing

What to do when feeder insects arrive in rough shape; how to revive fruit flies, springtails and more; and simple storage that keeps cultures rolling in UK homes.

Tropical vivarium in a UK home with seasonal climate adjustments

Seasonal Vivarium Care for UK Homes

How to keep dart frogs comfortable through UK winters and summer heatwaves—room-first heating, smart airflow, humidity tweaks, and energy-savvy lighting.

Budget-friendly dart frog rearing tools infographic

Dart Frog Rearing on a Budget: Affordable Tools That Work

Moving house with dart frogs in the UK – secure transport containers and labelled vivariums

Moving House with Dart Frogs in the UK: Checklist & Timeline

A practical, low-stress plan for moving home with dart frogs in the UK—from two weeks before moving day to the first week after. Packing, temperature control, and rapid vivarium re-set.

Poster for UK Reptile Shows 2025 with jungle background and various reptiles including a snake, chameleon, tree frog, and bearded dragon

UK Reptile Shows 2025 & 2026 – All the Dates, Times & Whereabouts

Alright, let’s hop straight in—here’s the low-down on reptile shows in the UK over the next couple of years. I’ve

Blue Poison Arrow Frog perched on moss in a UK vivarium

UK Poison Arrow Frogs: 12 Fascinating Facts & Care Tips for British Frogkeepers

If you’ve ever stood in front of a vivarium and felt your jaw drop at the sight of a neon-blue

Crystal-clear water in a UK dart frog tadpole rearing container

UK Water for Dart Frogs & Tadpoles: What Actually Works

A straight-talking water guide for UK keepers: chloramine vs chlorine, when RO is worth it, how to remineralise for tadpoles, and simple routines that keep animals safe.

Colourful bromeliads arranged in a UK bioactive dart frog vivarium

Bromeliads for Dart Frog Vivariums (UK Guide)

A practical UK-specific guide to choosing, quarantining, and mounting bromeliads for dart frog vivariums—covering pesticide risks, water hardness, and simple mounting methods.