Beginner need pacman frog help

[TypicalRoGAzz]

Albino pacs are cool just realise that they are cranwelli, not ornata. Many stores will fool you with the name but if its albino you want make sure to use no uvb lighting because it can burn albinos

thanks didnt know that because when i looked at a care vid on youtube he was

[GrifTheGreat]

Oh, I forgot to mention that they have a long lifespan, so owning one is a definite long-term commitment. If properly cared for they can live 10-12 years. Some can even live to 20+ years.

Yes, pet stores often mislable pacmans either to bump up the price or just out of ignorance. When I bought my brown Cranwelli Grif (the one in my profile pic) she was labled as an albino- which she clearly isn't. Cranwellis are the most commonly available in the pet trade so they cost the least. Ornates cost a little more. Hybrids cost even more. It is best to buy from a reputable breeder than chain pet store if possible. You are more likely to get a well-cared for frog. Reptile/amphibians expos are a good place to look.

With regards to Albinos: Albino pacman aren't true albinos. They are a color morph of the Ceratophrys Cranwelli. Their eyes can be a little more sensitive than other breeds, but there is virtually no difference in the care of Albinos. The UVB light is not needed for any Pacman. UVB lighting is to help reptiles and amphibians to produce D3 on there own. It can possibly hurt their eyes. You aren't supposed to use fluorescent lights which is what most UVB lights are. They are extremely bright most of the time and can possibly harm their eyes. If you are going to use a light for heat use an incandescent light with a lamp that has a dimmer switch like a dial. This way you can adjust the heat and brightness of the light. Dusting the Pacs food with a calcium supplement that contains D3 is sufficient. This applys to any pacman.