New Pac Man Frog Owner!

[Poly]

I just thought I'd let you know, "Nightcrawlers" are 9"+ long worms, I cut them down to an appropriate feeding size, the rest of the worm survives for later feedings.

[pansie]

i was thinking that nightcrawlers are pretty huge! =)

[Mentat]

Congrats on your new Pacman and welcome to Frog Forum Pansie! Agree with Royce feeding advices. One other thing you can do is get around 6 crickets sized the distance between your Pacman's eyes, dust them with Ca and release them on cage in the evening. Do remove any uneaten crickets in the morning and retry at evening again. Until they get to see you as a non-threat it's easier to get them started eating that way. That's how I got my Pacman to eat the first night at home and now takes nightcrawlers (available ones are 4-6 in.) from tweezers.

[Poly]

Congrats on your new Pacman and welcome to Frog Forum Pansie! Agree with Royce feeding advices. One other thing you can do is get around 6 crickets sized the distance between your Pacman's eyes, dust them with Ca and release them on cage in the evening. Do remove any uneaten crickets in the morning and retry at evening again. Until they get to see you as a non-threat it's easier to get them started eating that way. That's how I got my Pacman to eat the first night at home and now takes nightcrawlers (available ones are 4-6 in.) from tweezers.

I agree with your cricket feeding method, but I think it is easier, and better if you can start them on nightcrawlers, as the fill up the frog much faster and are more nutrititonal.

[MeTree]

Congratulations on your new Pacman Frog!

As mentioned before, often Pacman Frogs need time to adjust to their new home. It often takes several days for them to feel confortable with their new surroundings. Cody was actually eating the night I brough him home from a loud, busy Expo after an hour long drive to my house, but all Pacman Frogs are different LOL.

Superworms and Mealworms can be used as food sparingly, but I would only feed them that as adults, as said earlier. Nightcrawlers make a much better staple (don't forget to dust them!). If you get Nightcrawlers, you need to know that they are parasite and chemical free, or you risk losing your Pacman Frog. I am not sure if they have Walmarts in Canada, but I know Walmart has a strict policy to have the no chemical, no parasite at all. Many members have said they are safe. If you have a Walmart, it is the DMV brand. You can get baby Nightcrawlers averaging around 3-4". They are perfect in diameter for baby Pacman Frogs, the adults are stout and muscular.

Keep us up-to-date, and please don't hesitate to ask questions! If you haven't already, I strongly suggest you read the forum's Pacman Frog Care Article (located here: Frog Forum - Pacman and Horned Frogs - Ceratophrys - Care and Breeding ) if you haven't already. Even if you have already read other care articles, I think this one is the most accurate for the proper care of the species.

[pansie]

here is a pic of Pancake.
he's a cutie =)

[pansie]

I've been finding that i am getting such conflicting info from the locals! The expo that my husband bought him from for me, EVERYONE was recommending superworms as the staple in the diet. I've read not to use a lamp because it will dry them out, and not to use an UTH because it can burn them, but nobody mentioned putting one on the side like you guys have! This place seems to be very rich with valid info!

[MeTree]

I've been finding that i am getting such conflicting info from the locals! The expo that my husband bought him from for me, EVERYONE was recommending superworms as the staple in the diet. I've read not to use a lamp because it will dry them out, and not to use an UTH because it can burn them, but nobody mentioned putting one on the side like you guys have! This place seems to be very rich with valid info!

No problem! Glad we can help.

[GrifTheGreat]

I've been finding that i am getting such conflicting info from the locals! The expo that my husband bought him from for me, EVERYONE was recommending superworms as the staple in the diet. I've read not to use a lamp because it will dry them out, and not to use an UTH because it can burn them, but nobody mentioned putting one on the side like you guys have! This place seems to be very rich with valid info!

Despite what was said about lamps I can honestly say that this is not entirely true. Lamps do burn off humidity and can dry the soil slightly IF you have a bulb that is too many watts. 25 to 50 watts is the minimum and maximum. When using a lamp be sure to purchase one that has a dimmer swithch so you can accurately control the amount of light and heat being produced by the bulb. I use lamps and have the entire time. Mist the enclosure as needed for spikes in humidity and to moisten the soil. Not feeding superworms and meal worms is great advice as the chitin that their exoskeleton is made from is difficult for the frogs to digest and can cause impaction. The bite of the superworm is bad and has in very rare occations the superworms have been known to chew through the stomach of the frog. Always smash the heads of the superworm before giving it to the frog. As was said above they are to be given as a treat not a staple. Night crawlers are an excellent staple. Crickets are good as long as you gut load them and dust them appropriately. Don't let anyone say lamps are bad because of used apprpriately there is no issue to be had. As for the UTH it should be placed on the side of the tank opposite the side with the water dish so the frog has a temp gradient and can decide whether it wants to be warm or cool. When using a lamp in combination with a UTH place the lamp over the center of the enclosure. Provide a fake plant or two for cover. And cover 3 sides of your frogs tank with some sort of background so he/she feels more secure. Makes sure you use de-chlorinated water. the frog will become ill and die if exsposed to the chemicals in tap water. Please note that boiling does not remove all chemicals and heavy metals from the water so be sure to buy a water conditioner to treat and de-chlorinate the water.

Congrats on your new little Pac. He/she is very cute. Read the care article as MeTree has said take the advice given and don't hesitate to ask questions. Welcome to the forum.

[Poly]

If you get Nightcrawlers, you need to know that they are parasite and chemical free, or you risk losing your Pacman Frog.

All nightcrawlers I sell have been famred 100% parasite and chemical free.

I've been finding that i am getting such conflicting info from the locals! The expo that my husband bought him from for me, EVERYONE was recommending superworms as the staple in the diet. I've read not to use a lamp because it will dry them out, and not to use an UTH because it can burn them, but nobody mentioned putting one on the side like you guys have! This place seems to be very rich with valid info!

Never use a heat lamp for a pacman, it can dry them out, and burnm their eyes. Yes, he's sure cute!