What time of day or night should I feed my frog?

[Camden]

Hi there, my name is Camden, I just got my new pacman frog yesterday, he's doing great!
But, I'm a bit concerned as to when to feed him.
Is it best to feed him during the day? Or at night?
In the wild they come out to eat at night, but I would assume that in captivity its quite different.
Thanks for any sort of help!

- Camden (New Pacman Owner)

[GrifTheGreat]

Hi there, my name is Camden, I just got my new pacman frog yesterday, he's doing great!
But, I'm a bit concerned as to when to feed him.
Is it best to feed him during the day? Or at night?
In the wild they come out to eat at night, but I would assume that in captivity its quite different.
Thanks for any sort of help!

- Camden (New Pacman Owner)

Well Camden Pacman frogs are nocturnal. You should feed your Pac at night when its dark outside. You will actually need to make a feeding schedule. I have day time lights that go out at 8:02 pm and come back on at 8:02 am. They need a 12 hour day night cycle. You can feed your frog as soon as he/she wakes up if you like. Or a little while after you frog awakens, but as long as you feed him/her at night all should be fine.

[Camden]

Well Camden Pacman frogs are nocturnal. You should feed your Pac at night when its dark outside. You will actually need to make a feeding schedule. I have day time lights that go out at 8:02 pm and come back on at 8:02 am. They need a 12 hour day night cycle. You can feed your frog as soon as he/she wakes up if you like. Or a little while after you frog awakens, but as long as you feed him/her at night all should be fine.

Well it looks like I've made a mistake, but since he's new he didn't eat anyway. It's now about 7:25 AM. Should I feed him sometime this morning? Or should I wait until tonight?

[GrifTheGreat]

Well it looks like I've made a mistake, but since he's new he didn't eat anyway. It's now about 7:25 AM. Should I feed him sometime this morning? Or should I wait until tonight?

If he/she is estivating then no. Is your frog buried? You can feed them in the early morning while they are still awke but night time is best. You can kind of adjust them to your schedule. I believe your frog will be fine. Just wait til tonight and try again. Make sure there aren't any bright lights on when you feed him/her. Don't want any stress during feeding.

[Camden]

If he/she is estivating then no. Is your frog buried? You can feed them in the early morning while they are still awke but night time is best. You can kind of adjust them to your schedule. I believe your frog will be fine. Just wait til tonight and try again. Make sure there aren't any bright lights on when you feed him/her. Don't want any stress during feeding.

Yes he is buried, a bit of the top of his body is sticking out.

[GrifTheGreat]

Yes he is buried, a bit of the top of his body is sticking out.

They ususlly bury themselves during the day and rest. Your frogs pupils will close farely tight so no light comes in. This is how they sleep. I would wait til tonight and try again. If you are using crickets I recommend removing the hind legs so they can't jump and move fast so your frog can easily catch them.