![]() They can even be cannibalistic so you can only have one frog per habitat – otherwise you may find one missing the next day! As adults, females are about twice the size of males. They are carnivorous, feeding on insects and any other animal it can swallow. They are aggressive eaters and hunt by ambush. PacMans are interesting and attractive pet frogs, but do not expect much movement except at feeding time. If you purchased our habitat, it can last for many years or even their lifetime. They are mainly inactive and so do not need a large habitat, even though the frog can get large. Know your PacMan Frog: PacMan frogs are native to most of the South American rain forests in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. Always wash your hands after handling the habitat contents. Frogs are extremely sensitive to soaps and detergents so use only hot water to rinse the habitat and décor. When you move the frog into another container to clean his habitat, gently lift them with your fingers being careful not to poke, pinch or squeeze him. A complete change of the substrate every 2 weeks is recommended. It’s vital that the water be clean so make sure to rinse their dish and replace the water every few days.Ĭleaning: Keep your habitat clean. These frogs don’t “drink” water, they instead absorb it into their bodies. Pacman frogs need a water dish to soak in, but it must be shallow to prevent drowning. The easiest way to check is to grab a handful of the peat moss and squeeze, just a little water should drip out. Be sure to regularly check your peat moss to make sure it remains moist. Peat moss bedding helps to retain moisture in the habitat. If you purchased our kit it includes a small mister. You can help keep the humidity high by using a plant mister to spray the habitat with water once a day or more. Water & Humidity: These frogs like high humidity. A heater is not usually necessary as these frogs are comfortable at room temperature, but if your home is cold you should consider a small heat light for extra warmth. Temperature: Frogs are cold-blooded, meaning they can’t regulate their body temperature on their own. The best guide is to feed based on your frog’s body condition – if your frog is getting too round and fat, cut back how often it is fed. While small PacMan frogs should be fed every 2 or 3 days, larger frogs can be fed less frequently. We suggest you sprinkle a little calcium or multivitamin powder onto the feeder bugs every other feeding. Any uneaten prey should be removed from the enclosure the next day to prevent dead insects from polluting the frog’s environment. ![]() They can recognize routine – if you feed them at the same time every day, you’ll start to find them waiting for their meal. They have been known to eat small fish like guppies or even pinky mice. Crickets, worms and other small creepy crawlies form the bulk of the frog’s diet. These frogs rely on movement to recognize food so it will not eat freeze dried or other immobile foods. PacMan frogs are not particular about their food…if it moves and they can catch it, they will happily eat it. Feeding: Your frog may not want to eat for the first week or two after arriving, this is normal.
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