Fern's Frogs has handed out 3000 UUID cards; one for every dart frog purchased since 2014.
Moving forward, the lineage infromation will be published here. A QR code will be used to acccess this information.
The UUID database will continue privately.
Please stand-by as Fern's Frogs makes this transition as we maintain a very large breeding collection;
this an emormous amount of information. 
 

FootPrints™ — Digital Lineage Access

Same Commitment ….. Smarter Delivery

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Fern’s Frogs is transitioning from individual handwritten ID cards to a QR‑code–based FootPrints™ system. When you purchase a dart frog bred Fern’s Frogs® simply scan the QR code on the business card provided at purchase to access that frog’s lineage information on our website.

• FootPrints™ remains our mark of origin and our commitment to responsible, transparent captive breeding.

• What WAS the FootPrints™ card?

• FootPrints™ is and will remain Fern’s Frogs® internal unique identification and lineage‑tracking system poison dart frogs bred by the sole breeder. This will continue without cards. Every frog bred by Fern’s Frogs is assigned a unique identifier once it is out of water (OOW). This identifier connects that individual frog to verified lineage records maintained by us for our records.

• Since 2014, every Fern’s Frogs offspring has been entered into this system. This will continue for our records.

• What’s Changed?

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Instead of a handwritten ID card for each frog:

• You’ll receive a business card with a QR code at the time of purchase.

• Scanning the QR code brings you directly to the FootPrints™ lineage page on our website.

• This allows us to maintain accurate, centralized records while reducing physical cards and duplication.

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What has NOT changed:

• FootPrints™ still represents Fern’s Frogs® verified captive breeding.

• Lineage tracking remains a core responsibility of our breeding program.

What Information Will Be Included When A Dart Frog Purchase Is Made

On the Frog’s Container (at purchase, nothing will change):

• Genus

• Species

• Locale

• OOW (Out of Water) date
   

On Our Website -In the FootPrints® Lineage Database (via QR code):

• Lineage information of the parents

• Breeder‑maintained records tied to that specific frog’s offspring

• Historical data preserved for future reference

This system is designed to follow the FROG, not the buyer.
 

Privacy & Scope

• No personal buyer information is stored in our ‘private’records..

• Except for published lineage information, the FootPrints™ database is not public.

• Our private data exists solely to track captive‑bred frogs and preserve lineage integrity.

The information may be shared by the frog’s keeper in the future via the QR code—for example, if the frog is bred or changes hands—ensuring continuity of responsible record‑keeping.
 

Why Lineage Matters

Maintaining lineage records is a minimum responsibility when breeding poison dart frogs in captivity. FootPrints™ serves as:

• A mark of origin

• A guarantee of captive breeding

• A tool to support ethical breeding decisions
   

Our goal is to encourage these same practices throughout the dart frog community, reinforcing proper husbandry, mentorship, preserve genetic diversity, and long‑term sustainability of captive bred dart frogs. 

Occacionally a "Guest Breeder" will accompany Fern's Frogs at an expo. Lineage information within the FootPrints™ is for dart frogs bred ONLY by Fern's Frogs. Guest breeders inlvited to vend at an expo are experienced and will be willing to share lineage information with a buyer.

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