Do Pacmans hibernate?

[mzajmyers]

Well thank goodness for you! The lady who is supposed to be an expert in such things at the store told me that he needs a 75 watt bulb which is what I use, and not to use an under the tank warmer. I also do not have a dimmer switch. Looks like its going to be froggie shopping for me!

[GrifTheGreat]

Well thank goodness for you! The lady who is supposed to be an expert in such things at the store told me that he needs a 75 watt bulb which is what I use, and not to use an under the tank warmer. I also do not have a dimmer switch. Looks like its going to be froggie shopping for me!

Well not all so called experts at pet stores really are experts. I am no expert by far but do have more than common knowlege about their care as do many others on this forum. She was dead wrong and obviously didn't have much experiance with Pacmans. There is also a Pacman frog care sheet on the forum under the care articles. You should read it and get some much needed care info for your Pacman. Any more questions just ask. You didn't answer me whether you de-chlorinate your frogs water though. You must de-chlorinate your tap water before using it for your frog. You have to buy a water conditioner/de-chlorinator. Look for Prime,Zoo Med Reptisafe,TetraFauna Aqua-Safe just to name a few for you.

[mzajmyers]

Hey there,
Sorry about missing your question, yes I do dechlorinate his water. I followed your advice and last night dug him out, gave him a luke warm bath and he is a new man He ate last night 4 crickets and did not rebury himself deep, just the normal back-up burying. He is active this evening jumping after crickets and I couldn't be happier! Thank you so much for your advice! I will be reading the frog care sheet so I can be sure I have everything I need for him so this doesn't happen again.

[GrifTheGreat]

You are very welcome and I'm. Happy that your Pac is doing well. Now you'll think twice before believing a so called expert at a pet store. Its not always this way though. There are real experts out there that work at pet stores. Usually they are found at privately owned stores not chain stores like Petsmart or Petco. Anything else you need to know just ask. If I don't know there is certain to be someone with more expreriance than i who can.

[GrifTheGreat]

Also be sure to keep the little guy's/girl's substrate moist not mud. That's the saying that goes for the substrate.

[mzajmyers]

Yes! I read tht in the care sheet on this site and have been doing it all wrong! Today is Christmas shopping for Pacman! (By the way happily named by my children! lol) Thanks everyone!

[GrifTheGreat]

Lol! That's awesome. Don't use moss of any kind in his home. If he accidentally eats a piece while chasing his food he could become impacted(severly constipated) which can cause death. You should be on your way to keeping him safe warm and happy now. Good luck with the Christmas shopping. Maybe Santa will get your chubby Pac some good stuff.

[mzajmyers]

Wait! No moss either? I have been misled completely!! His cage has moss per the "experts" for added moisture. Is the large clump of moss ok, just not the shredded? Holy cow This lady is starting from scatch! I will send pictures as soon as I can!