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    Amphibious
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    Default Total body burrowing

    I came home today to find my pacman completely submerged in the substrate. I actually for a moment thought he may have escaped.
    Does this indicate that temperatures a too high, humidity is too low, or both? Has he started aestivating perhaps because of either condition?

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    BG
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    What is the temp /humidity. What time is it by you. These guys sleep all day. Does he have a water bowl. Is his substrate moist. I would live him alone buried. When he gets hungry ,hell come out. Don't bother him.You will stress him out. check up on him tonight. Late night they get active.

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    Amphibious
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    The temp is like 75-80. The substrate is quite moist. He has access to a water bowl. It is day. I was just curious because I mean I know they burrow but I had never seen it this complete. Not even his eyes are visible. I just added a heat lamp. That might have something to do with it. He's shedding. Maybe that has something to do with it?
    I will leave him be and see what happens. Thanks

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    ConVexity
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    My pacman tends to do this quite often. She does come out at night, Although she doesn't move around much. Just let it be and don't stress it out. Good luck!

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    BG
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    Quote Originally Posted by Amphibious View Post
    The temp is like 75-80. The substrate is quite moist. He has access to a water bowl. It is day. I was just curious because I mean I know they burrow but I had never seen it this complete. Not even his eyes are visible. I just added a heat lamp. That might have something to do with it. He's shedding. Maybe that has something to do with it?
    I will leave him be and see what happens. Thanks
    get rid lf the heat lamp. You are frying him.

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    Amphibious
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    Well he sure as hell can't survive at 55-60 degrees.

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    IvoryReptiles
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    No, he can't survive those low temps......so you need a UTH. That way he has a cool & a hot side and can decide which he wants to be on. These are NOCTURNAL frogs.........they don't do sunlight, so a light is not needed. If you can afford a heat lamp, you can afford a UTH. Make sure temps stay between 80-86 degrees F during the day and mid 70's - 82 at night. Humidity should be 60% to 80% and the substrate is moist but NOT drenched. make sure the water is de-chlorinated as well.

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    BG
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    You jumped the gun lol . Like Jessica said you get a heat pad thats made for the size of your tank and put it on the side. Never on the bottom . Don't get nervous we are here to help you. Everything is going to be alright. The light could stress him. Go with the heat pads.
    Quote Originally Posted by Amphibious View Post
    Well he sure as hell can't survive at 55-60 degrees.

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