Surinam Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta)

[Sublime]

I've probably only seen one person that actually owns and breeds them on this forum, "Deejay Mayweather". Was going to buy a cornuta in a couple of months when money is more available. How come no one has them? Husbandry, availability, experience, not appealing? If they are CBB they are no harder than a Cranwelli or Ornata to care for. I just wanted to get a few tips or pointers from some people who had them before I made the final decision.

I already have some information I've gathered with these guys: more attention to acclimating, reduce stress, more often then not will be wc, and harder to provoke a feeding response.

I checked jelasphatphibs because I knew they were selling these guys. Unfortunately, they're out of stock. Tried my local reptile shop I go to pick up food, he said that it's not worth it to keep a pacman like that... Not enough demand and will end up most likely dying if he gets wc's in (Getting it to feed, etc.). Does anyone know of any source for obtaining these guys, shipping in the Continental US (Besides FrogRanch because they only wholesale). These pacmans are particularly my favorite, so I just wanted to get one pacman and make sure it was one that I would give enough attention to - in the husbandry sense. Longest horns in the ceratophrys family, color variation and physique is sick! I know about fantasy frogs.. Not interested in those - Hybrid, infertile, color variation not true mixed with Cranwelli, and not as elongated horns.

Exact color phase I want (Full green phase - rarity):



If I left out any more detail on these guys, please enlighten me. I'm here to learn (Billy Madison), and as always... Thanks for reading and responding if you do.

[BG]

Their diet is mostly other frogs,and fish. If you get one you might give it some help with feeding. Im sure if you chase your passion hard enough,you will get it. I know. They are extremely killer frogs with great looks. I wish you the best in your journey.

[ConVexity]

I didn't even know they existed.....
So coollooking
good luck!

[pac]

I have seen some on kingsnake they were wc but they were old post i have begin trying to get some myself for my breeding projects if you heard of this dude his name on frogfreaks is pacmaster he has a nice collection of cornutas and auritas but he hasnt being on in a long time because he was working we phiipe he was trying to breed he had a pretty pair of green cornutas and browns

[Sublime]

Their diet is mostly other frogs,and fish. If you get one you might give it some help with feeding. Im sure if you chase your passion hard enough,you will get it. I know. They are extremely killer frogs with great looks. I wish you the best in your journey.

Yeah. Thanks man. Someone made the comment about how you can only get the wc's to eat off of feeder frogs, but I read that Deejay said if they're hungry enough and you wait for them to acclimate a little longer. They won't refuse food.

I didn't even know they existed.....
So coollooking
good luck!

Haha, well now you know.

I have seen some on kingsnake they were wc but they were old post i have begin trying to get some myself for my breeding projects if you heard of this dude his name on frogfreaks is pacmaster he has a nice collection of cornutas and auritas but he hasnt being on in a long time because he was working we phiipe he was trying to breed he had a pretty pair of green cornutas and browns

Yeah, I also checked Kingsnake. There was another guy that was either working with Philippe or himself breeding these, his name was Byron. He's not available anymore, but used to sell cb cornuta's on there. I tried joining frogfreaks about a week ago, but there registration has a bug in it that the administrator won't fix. He probably wants it closed if he's not fixing it. His name sounds familiar though... Man it seems like all availability on these guys has just been shut down or all underground now. Maybe they'll pop up this next year in the Spring or something hopefully. I'm going to the Reptile Super Show in January in LA, see if I get lucky there. I doubt it, but it's worth a shot.

[BG]

I had the chance to get them, but the feeding thing turned me off. I guess they are more work.,but not impossible.

[Heatheranne]

I likely will after my retf viv is all done. I want an albino pac too. They're my favorite pacs. Too cute!

[Sublime]

Alright, sounds good.

[Capojames]

I'll be posting soon. I just got them today. I just didn't want stress them out anymore then they are alrighty. They had a long flight.

[Sublime]

Definitely understandable. I would do the same, around a week or two - I would feel comfortable.

[Capojames]

I'm just happy to score them. I got them in my snake rack in darkness so I can keep a eye on heat and humidity better.

[GrifTheGreat]

I'll be posting soon. I just got them today. I just didn't want stress them out anymore then they are alrighty. They had a long flight.

Awesome! Can't wait to see them!

[pac]

where you get them from capojames im looking for a trio or a bunch of wc or cbs put pics of them

[Heatheranne]

How exciting! Can't wait to see them .

[JessH]

If your still looking, Jelas has only green phases (CBB) left, butter hurry, i tried to get one of each color and they told me green are limited now...still got one though

[Flumper]

What type of fish would you feed these frogs? Sorry if thats a dumb question but i think these frogs are amazing!

[GrifTheGreat]

What type of fish would you feed these frogs? Sorry if thats a dumb question but i think these frogs are amazing!

Only as a treat you can offer fish like Rosies/guppies/comets/and minnows. Not Goldfish they are full of fat and the mucus as well as the substance that makes them gold can be toxic.

[Bombina Bob]

Ive checked Jela's Phat phibs for these guys and everything was out of stock!
i cant seem to find any cornutas available that are captive bred. ive seen tons
of these japanese vids of these cornutas and Fantasy frogs. dose anyone know
of any good sites to find CB cornutas?

[Justin Bailey]

Captive bred and wild caught cornuta are all over the web right now. Im not sure how many ship to Canada though!