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.

Where Most People Go Wrong When Buying Frogs in the UK (And How to Avoid It)

Would you buy a frog before the setup was stable?

Hyper-realistic frog image warning about irresponsible frog sellers in the UK

Where NOT to Buy Frogs in the UK: Red Flags, Risks, and Common Scams

Buying frogs responsibly isn’t about finding the cheapest listing or

Fruit fly culture drying out in winter near central heating

Fruit Fly Cultures Crashing? How to Keep Drosophila Cultures Alive Through UK Winter

Every winter, the same messages start rolling in: “My cultures

Bioactive vivariums showing how frogs are responsibly kept in the UK

Frogs for Sale in the UK: How to Buy Responsibly (and What to Avoid)

“Frogs for sale” doesn’t mean “ready for any home”.

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Indoor frog room with stacked bioactive vivariums housing tropical plants and dart frog habitats

Do Frogs Make Good Pets? A Realistic UK Beginner’s Guide (Including Dart Frogs)

People often ask if poison dart frogs make good pets.

Illustration of dart frogs and a conference-style banner promoting the 2026 UK amphibian and dart frog events guide

🐸 2026 UK Amphibian & Dart Frog Events – Shows, Conferences & Community Meetups

Dart frogs and other amphibians are still a bit of

Why Posting Dart Frog Tadpoles is Unethical and Illegal in the UK

Don’t send tadpoles through the post

Introducing the White Vivarium Cube: A Modern Twist on Traditional Vivariums

If you’re looking to elevate your home décor while providing a perfect environment for your plants or small animals, the

The Ultimate Guide to Sterilizing Branches, Leaves, and Substrates Using CO2 Gas for Dart Frog Vivariums

When setting up or maintaining a dart frog vivarium, ensuring that your natural materials like branches, leaves, and substrates are

Sterilization of Leaves for Bioactive Setups: Techniques and the Superiority of CO2 Treatment

In the world of bioactive vivariums, the use of natural materials such as dried leaves plays a crucial role in

Revolutionize Your Vivarium with a 3D-Printed Dart Frog Hut

In the world of vivariums and amphibian care, creating the perfect habitat for dart frogs can be both an art

Dendrobates Leucomelas (Bumblebee Dart Frog) Adult Care Sheet

Introduction Dendrobates Leucomelas, commonly known as the Bumblebee Dart Frog, is a visually striking amphibian native to the tropical rainforests

Dendrobates Tinctorius ‘Cobalt’ Juvenile Care Sheet

Introduction Dendrobates Tinctorius ‘Cobalt’, also known as the Cobalt Dart Frog, is a vibrant species native to the rainforests of

Dendrobates Azureus (Blue Poison Dart Frog) Care Sheet

Introduction Dendrobates Azureus, commonly known as the Blue Poison Dart Frog, is a strikingly beautiful amphibian native to the rainforests

Raising Dendrobates Tinctorius Cobalt Tadpoles in Deli Cups: A Comprehensive Guide

Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Cobalt’, also known as the Cobalt Dart Frog, is a stunning species native to the rainforests of South

Understanding Grain Mites: Impact on Fruit Fly Cultures and Mitigation Strategies

Introduction Grain mites, tiny arthropods belonging to the family Acaridae, are a common pest found in stored grain products, but