Frogfather Advice and News

Welcome to the Frogfather blog — your UK guide to dart frog care, mossy frog setups, bioactive vivariums, and rare isopods. Discover expert tips, breeding advice, and naturalistic enclosure inspiration for exotic amphibian keepers.

A split image showing a UK reptile show and a UK invert show, illustrating the choice dart frog keepers make when planning which events to attend

Planning a UK Show Trip as a Dart Frog Keeper: Reptile Shows vs Invert Shows

For dart frog keepers in the UK, shows can be

Poison dart frogs resting in a temporary transport container at a UK reptile show, illustrating the considerations and risks when buying dart frogs at shows

Buying Dart Frogs at UK Shows: What to Know Before You Go

For many people, the idea of buying dart frogs at

A selection of springtails, isopods, and microfauna cultures displayed at a UK invert show, highlighting why invert events matter for dart frog keepers

UK Invert Shows Explained: Why Dart Frog Keepers Should Pay Attention

When most people think about shows relevant to dart frogs,

Illustrated frog wearing sunglasses for a funny featured post about the Dua Leaper frog conservation story

Good Luck, Dua Leaper 🐸🎤 The Frog Named Like a Pop Star… That’s Actually Doing Something Useful

This is NOT Dua Lipa…

🐸 Meet Dua Leaper —

Two poison dart frogs facing each other on moss with a split design, illustrating whether UK reptile shows are worthwhile for dart frog keepers in 2025 and 2026

Are UK Reptile Shows Worth It for Dart Frog Keepers in 2025–2026?

If you keep dart frogs — or you’re thinking about

A brightly coloured poison dart frog on a mossy forest floor representing the history behind the term arrow fro

Why Frogs Are Disappearing Worldwide – And Why This Crisis Is Accelerating

If you’ve been in the frog world for any length

Feeding Mealworms to Dart Frogs: A Comprehensive Guide

Dart frogs, with their vibrant colours and captivating behaviour, are popular pets for those invested in creating a lush, bioactive

Unclogging MistKing Nozzles: A Step-by-Step Guide for Optimal Performance in Your Vivarium

If you’re the proud owner of a vivarium, particularly one that houses delicate inhabitants such as dart frogs, maintaining the

Creating the Perfect Bioactive Vivarium with 25 PPI Filter Foam Substrate

In the world of bioactive vivariums, creating a balanced ecosystem that supports both flora and fauna is key. One of

Understanding the Differences Between European Vivariums and Commercial Vivariums for Dart Frogs

When keeping dart frogs, the choice of vivarium is one of the most crucial decisions hobbyists can make. The enclosure’s

Tropical Mosses for Vivariums: A Complete Guide for UK Enthusiasts

If you’re looking to create a lush, green ecosystem within a vivarium, tropical mosses are an essential component. With their

ExoTerra Vivarium Conversion Kit: Transforming Your Enclosure into a Fly-Proof, Moisture-Retaining Habitat

ExoTerra vivariums are a popular choice among reptile and amphibian enthusiasts, offering a functional and aesthetic design for housing a

Dart Frog Supplement Schedule: Ensuring Proper Nutrition with RepShay, Vitamins, and Calcium

Dart frogs, particularly popular in bioactive vivariums, are known for their stunning colours, active behaviours, and unique care needs. As

Poison dart frog beside a shallow clay bath filled with bentonite clay inside a naturalistic vivarium, showing safe hydration and detox practices for amphibians.

Introduction to Clay Baths for Poison Dart Frogs

Did you know frogs detox through their skin? 🐸
Clay baths aren’t just for humans — dart frogs love them too. Learn how bentonite and kaolin help hydrate, cleanse, and rebalance your vivarium naturally.
👉 Read the full guide and see the new Frogfather Clay Bath holder in action!

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How to Get Slugs and Snails Out of Your Vivarium: Preventing and Managing Infestations in the UK

Keeping a vivarium in optimal condition can be a fulfilling experience, especially when it houses thriving reptiles, amphibians, or plants.

How to Remove Slugs and Snails from Dart Frog Vivariums

Slugs and snails can become a significant issue in dart frog vivariums, especially in high-humidity, bioactive setups where these pests