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.

Epibatidine toxin from Epipedobates anthonyi poison dart frog explained with comparison to captive bred dart frogs and reference to Alexei Navalny case

Epibatidine, Dart Frog Toxins, and the Biggest Misconception: Are Dart Frogs Poisonous in Captivity?

You’ve probably seen headlines recently claiming a “dart frog toxin”

Infographic showing the dangers of overfeeding dart frogs with dusted fruit flies, explaining how supplement powder rubs off or is washed away by misting systems.

Overfeeding Dart Frogs (And Other Live-Food Reptiles & Amphibians): The Hidden Risk No One Talks About

If you keep dart frogs, geckos, mantids, spiderlings, or any

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 —

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

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

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

Introducing the Future of Vivariums

Launching June 2025 Purpose-Built for Dart Frog KeepersAs keepers ourselves, we understand the daily needs of amphibian care. This vivarium

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

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

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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Pea Aphids for DartFrogs

Pea Aphid Culture: A Nutritious Live Food for Dart Frogs Dart frogs are fascinating creatures that thrive on a varied