Question about croaking

[frogsanity12]

75-85 is a good range. All of my males started to croak. They seem to croak at the same time about 9pm. There are a couple of indicators to tell if it is a male. Nuptial pads are a good indicator. Males get this brown spot (forgot the name of it) on the inside thumb. I've learned the hard way that high heat is not good. I've also notice that my males' chin hangs to allow for the expansion.

[spencerfish98]

So do you think I should heat it or not? My room may be warmer because I leave the window open. I also would like to purchase and albino. What requirements do they need? And from past experience at reptile shows, do they have their frogs sexed or not?

[Wizzlewuzzle]

So do you think I should heat it or not? My room may be warmer because I leave the window open. I also would like to purchase and albino. What requirements do they need? And from past experience at reptile shows, do they have their frogs sexed or not?

Put a gauge in the tank and see what temp it actually is. Too hot, as frogsanity said, is not good, but you want to make sure it's not too cold either. 75 would be on the low end of okay nighttime temperatures. The tank is supposed to be warmer during the day than during the night. As for special albino requirements, that would just be in the type of bulb you use for heating/light (again, I'd search the other threads for this info, because I know some of the others have posted good info on it). I haven't been to a reptile show, so no idea about that. A lot of the sex indicators don't show up until the frogs get older, though, so if you're looking to get a baby, I'm guessing that its sex will just have to be a surprise.

[GrifTheGreat]

Read this it will get you started on their care Frog Forum - Pacman and Horned Frogs - Ceratophrys - Care and Breeding

As for sexing its hard to do with out experience with these frogs and most don't call until they're around 5.5 months of age.

Yes all males call of all species except for Goliath Frogs.

[spencerfish98]

I really appreciate all of your help. I want to know what the chances are that I would be bothered by a males croaking. I am sure you have owned males and females and I would like to know if all males will croak. And when I say this I mean not by persuasion by me or sounds/water.

[GrifTheGreat]

I really appreciate all of your help. I want to know what the chances are that I would be bothered by a males croaking. I am sure you have owned males and females and I would like to know if all males will croak. And when I say this I mean not by persuasion by me or sounds/water.

Most call when humidity is right and pretty much whenever they feel like singing. It can be quite loud, but ite not a terrible sound. Usually they call in sets, but occasionally just one or two little ones. Go on YouTube and look up Pacman Frog mating calls.

Yes ALL male Pacman Frogs will call. Its inevitable.

[arielgasca420]

I have had a pacman for a year now and I have not heard him call. My pyxie just started calling and it wasnt very loud and only because he heard the crickets in my room. He was telling me that he was hungry because when I looked up he had his hands on the glass and looking straight at me. If you dont mind me asking, why wouldnt your parents be ok with it? if they think it is going to keep them up at night than I can assure you that these calls are random and not continuous throughout the night. i am sure you already know this but you mentioned about getting an albino. do not use lights.