New frog

[Sage]

I am new to amphibians and I just got a new albino horned(Pacman) frog. I have been researching green Pacman frogs for about three weeks, but I chose to buy a cute albino instead. I was wondering if there is any additional information that anyone can provide for me that is different between albinos and green Pacman frogs in caring for them and such. I would be so pleased if you could do this for me .... thank you!

[GrifTheGreat]

I am new to amphibians and I just got a new albino horned(Pacman) frog. I have been researching green Pacman frogs for about threeweeks, but I chose to buy a cute albino instead. I was wondering if there isany additional information that anyone can provide for me that is different betweenalbinos and green Pacman frogs in caring for them and such. I would be sopleased if you could do this for me .... thank you!

Albinos are extra sensitive to bright light and UVB Radiation. You must avoid any daylight and basking spotlight lamps. You can only use night time bulbs like Infrared bulbs, Moonlight blue bulbs, and lightness bulbs like CHE(Ceramic Heat Emitters). Never exceed 50 watts with heat bulbs except CHE, you can use a 60 watt safely. With any Pacman Frog when you use a lamp make sure it has a dimmer switch so you can accurately adjust the amount of light and heat produced by the bulb.

[Sage]

Thank you somuch for your reply! I use a ceramic heat emitter... and I waswondering if I were to get a heat mat/pad I would stick it to the side am Icorrect? (Because frogs burrow to cool off and not to become warmer (right?)

[GrifTheGreat]

Thank you somuch for your reply! I use a ceramic heat emitter... and I waswondering if I were to get a heat mat/pad I would stick it to the side am Icorrect? (Because frogs burrow to cool off and not to become warmer (right?)

Yes place the UGH(Under Tank Heater) on the side of the tank on the opposite side from the water dish.

[GrifTheGreat]

They are nocturnal so you'll feed them at night. You will need to provide a 12 hour day/night cycle so 12 hours of day and 12 of night. So 7:00 Am to 7:00 pm or 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

[Sage]

Thank you so much foryour help, I appreciate it and so will my frog!

[DC101]

Hi sage!
I love all types of albino frogs! I think they are adorable!

I don't know too much about pacs since i can't get them in Australian but i hope everything goes well!!!

[GrifTheGreat]

Thank you so much foryour help, I appreciate it and so will my frog!

You're welcome.

[Sage]

Albinos are extra sensitive to bright light and UVB Radiation. You must avoid any daylight and basking spotlight lamps. You can only use night time bulbs like Infrared bulbs, Moonlight blue bulbs, and lightness bulbs like CHE(Ceramic Heat Emitters). Never exceed 50 watts with heat bulbs except CHE, you can use a 60 watt safely. With any Pacman Frog when you use a lamp make sure it has a dimmer switch so you can accurately adjust the amount of light and heat produced by the bulb.

Would a Zoo Med 100 Watt CeramicInfrared Heat Emitter be okay for an albino because my terrarium is 18"X18"X24"? Or would a medium (30-40 gallons) UTH be a better(and safer) source of heat?

[GrifTheGreat]

Would a Zoo Med 100 Watt CeramicInfrared Heat Emitter be okay for an albino because my terrarium is 18"X18"X24"? Or would a medium (30-40 gallons) UTH be a better(and safer) source of heat?

You don't need a 100 watt CHE. Way too powerful a 60 watt will do the trick. Be careful because those get very hot. Use a lamp with a dimmer switch so you can adjust the heat output.