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    lextl2006
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    hi guys i got a pacman 2 days ago and have been getting mixed info and i also have a few questions first I heard baby pac's have to eat 2 crickets 7 times a week then i heard from another source 4 crickets 5 times a week. also today he has been in the corner of his tank all day and doesnt seem like he has been moving. any recomodations for things to put in his tank right know i have a water dish and stone slab for him to hang out on. and last but not least what is the best way to heat the cage

    Thanks-Alex

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    it should eat however much it wants to in 15 minutes, usually 5-7 depending on how hungry he is. and you are supposed to dust them with vitamins atleast 2 times a week. and pacman frogs arent really active, they usually burrow and just sit in one spot all day. the best way to heat the cage is by using a heatpad or a light that gets it up to 80-85 degrees.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MichaelCo View Post
    it should eat however much it wants to in 15 minutes, usually 5-7 depending on how hungry he is. and you are supposed to dust them with vitamins atleast 2 times a week. and pacman frogs arent really active, they usually burrow and just sit in one spot all day. the best way to heat the cage is by using a heatpad or a light that gets it up to 80-85 degrees.
    Thanks for the help so however many he can eat within 15 minutes everyday until he gets older

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    Quote Originally Posted by lextl2006 View Post
    Thanks for the help so however many he can eat within 15 minutes everyday until he gets older

    http://www.frogforum.net/care-sheet-...ubmission.html

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    Grats on your new frog. You could put some fake plants and hiding spots like cork rounds or flower pots, anything they can hide under, to help them feel secure. You can use a heat mat and thermometer to get your tank temp right. Don't put it under the tank though put it on the side. Pacman frogs like to burrow to help thermoregulate. They burrow to get to cooler spots and don't have the capacity to realize its getting hotter and move. Hope this helps and gl with caring for your frog. These lil guys are great if you are able to appreciate what they are and provide them with what they need.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lextl2006 View Post
    Thanks for the help so however many he can eat within 15 minutes everyday until he gets older
    Welcome to the forum Alex!

    Yes. They are usually stop eating when they are full. Your frog is going through a major growth period and it is vital that it receives proper nutrition. Offer food every night. He/she may not eat every night but always offer. Dust the food with calcium with D3 2-3 times a week and multivitamin once a week. Do not dust with the calcium and multivitamin in the same feeding because their bodies won't absorb it as well. Crickets and Nightcrawler chunks make the best staple diet. The general rule of thumb is not to offer items longer than the distance between the frog's eyes.

    If you can, please post pictures of the frog and its enclosure.


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    Welcome to the forum Alex!

    Yes. They are usually stop eating when they are full. Your frog is going through a major growth period and it is vital that it receives proper nutrition. Offer food every night. He/she may not eat every night but always offer. Dust the food with calcium with D3 2-3 times a week and multivitamin once a week. Do not dust with the calcium and multivitamin in the same feeding because their bodies won't absorb it as well. Crickets and Nightcrawler chunks make the best staple diet. The general rule of thumb is not to offer items longer than the distance between the frog's eyes.

    If you can, please post pictures of the frog and its enclosure.

    what multivitamin do you recommend? and is the most accessible

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    what multivitamin do you recommend? and is the most accessible
    Herptivite.


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