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    What is the correct substrate for a Pac Man Frog? The two most common I have read about are spagnum moss and ground coconut fiber. I understand the frog ingesting these. I have never keep a Pac Man Frog and want to due the correct thing. I don't have the frog yet. Cheers.

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    Default Re: Correct Substrate For A Pac Man Frog

    The correct substrate is shredded coco (ExoTerra Plantation Soil or Zoo Med Eco Earth). Sphagnum moss can be accidentally eaten and cause impaction. Always mix the shredded coco with dechlorinated tap until its slightly damp and starts to clump in fist without dripping water out. For maintenance need to spray couple times and remove any feces daily; then replace all substrate once a month. Good luck !
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    I've used two substrates over the years and have never had any problems. Expanded cocoa fiber, as mentioned above, is what I use with all young Ceratophrys. There is literally no risk of impaction. However, it can get expensive if you want a deep substrate large enclosures, especially if you are cleaning frequently. Therefore I have also used standard topsoil with no added chemicals or fertilizers. One cubic yard is less than $2 so you get a lot of substrate for little cost. This however needs to be sifted/checked for pebbles. I also back pan fulls of the topsoil in the oven at 300 degrees for 30 minutes inorder to kill any microorganisms that may cause problems for the frog. If you follow those two steps topsoil can be a very nice inexpensive substrate.

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