Frog Daddy
Address 1420 Costner School Rd Bessemer City, NC, United States, North Carolina 28016
At FrogDaddy, our mission is to inspire and support the exotic pet and bioactive terrarium community by providing the highest quality poison dart frogs, rare tropical plants, and sustainable vivarium supplies. We are committed to education, ethical husbandry, and conservation through hands-on customer service, innovative products, and a deep passion for the animals we care for. Our goal is to empower hobbyists of all levels to build thriving ecosystems and responsibly enjoy the beauty of nature in their own homes.
FrogDaddy is a specialized vivarium and terrarium supply company based in Bessemer City, North Carolina. They focus heavily on poison dart frogs, rare tropical plants, and bioactive accessories. Their 10,000 sq ft facility is the largest open poison dart frog facility in the U.S., housing over 150 different frog localities.Their offerings include a wide selection of dart frogs (Dendrobates, Ranitomeya, Oophaga), geckos, terrarium mosses, rare plants, and bioactive supplies like isopods, springtails, fruit flies, and culturing kits. They also provide custom vivarium décor and detailed educational resources for hobbyists.FrogDaddy is known for its strong customer service, thorough shipping protocols, and Live Arrival Guarantees (LAG) under specific conditions. Live orders are shipped Monday–Wednesday with temperature-regulated insulation. The company actively vends at reptile expos nationwide and hosts in-store events such as HerpFests. Owner Alex Menke is active in the dart frog community and regularly shares care tutorials and content online.
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