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    Pacman frogs will flip over on their backs as a sign of stress. He was probably stressed when your friend went to clean his tank. I also see in the picture there is a superworm in with him. I hope your friend doesn't feed your pacman exclusively on superworms...

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    Sometimes looking at the slope of the frog's "nose" can be an indicator of the sex of the frog. But it is NOT 100% accurate, the appearance of the Nuptual Pads is.

    And the paralysis can be a stress response or an indicator of neurological issues. It really is a guessing game unless you can get to a knowledgeable Veterinarian.

    Also, Kitten is correct....the mealworms & supers chitin can cause an impaction and could possibly be fatal. Please also make sure that any water used in the enclosure is de-chlorinated.

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    You've been given great advice from the warnings given by Kitten and Jess. Flipping over on there backs is a sign of severe stress. If you would like help figuring out why the frog was so stressed please have your friend answer the questions I. this thread.http://www.frogforum.net/pacman-frog...enclosure.html

    Also lime Jess said nuptual pads are a sure sign of water the frog is male or not. Also if the frog croaks its a male.


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