Setup question..

[KingCam]

I have seen a couple of different opinions on this matter. Do Pacmans need a dry area in their terrariums? When I purchased my guys I was told to soak the spagnum and keep it wet. Since then I've read they need a dry area. What do y'all think?

They will not utilize a dry area. It would be good if one side were less moist than the other, but never dry. Someone who actually owns a pacman, please feel free to confirm or deny that statement :P

[GeorgiaBulls]

Thanks for the input. I have them setup without a dry area now and they seem to be doing really well. I'll keep going like i have it.

[GrifTheGreat]

Absolutely no dry area and your substrate should not have any moss what so ever. Moss can cause an impaction(severe constipation) if ingested by your frog and he/she could die. You need to use Eco Earth Coconut Fiber substrate(not coconut husk). Or use Plantation Soil. The substrate should be moist or heavily damp not muddy. They need a warm side and a cool side. Water dish on the cool side and UTH(Under Tank Heater on the warm side, but placed on the side of the tank not on the bottom.

[GeorgiaBulls]

Thanks for the heads up. I went and got some plantation soil, I'm about to change all of the tanks out now. Is it safe to go ahead and feed them on this substrate? I had been feeding them in another tank thats empty.

[GrifTheGreat]

Thanks for the heads up. I went and got some plantation soil, I'm about to change all of the tanks out now. Is it safe to go ahead and feed them on this substrate? I had been feeding them in another tank thats empty.

The moss is not safe. Coconut fiber will pass through their digestive tract without harming them. Feeding in a seperate enclosure that has either damp paper towels for substrate of empty is fine until you get the dirt changed out.