First Pacman died...

[charlesc84]

I might get a pixie after all, I don't know yet. My friend had an ornate and it was a wimp compared my frog... I would still consider one though. I feel like I'm rushing to replace this one, but maybe I should wait for an expo. I don't know. I like the size and aggression of pixies but prefer the coloration and variety of pacmans, I'm torn.

[charlesc84]

RIP

[DeeDub]

I really wanted a horned frog for the exact reasons you state (already had a pyxie), and I looked for about 6 months for one that I liked. Ended up getting a really awesome ornata. I also own a peppermint Cranwelli, and two Cornuta. The Ornate is by far the most aggressive in every way. Of course you might consider that my Pyxie could viably eat all four of those horned frogs and still be looking to eat more...lol.

[charlesc84]

I really wanted a horned frog for the exact reasons you state (already had a pyxie), and I looked for about 6 months for one that I liked. Ended up getting a really awesome ornata. I also own a peppermint Cranwelli, and two Cornuta. The Ornate is by far the most aggressive in every way. Of course you might consider that my Pyxie could viably eat all four of those horned frogs and still be looking to eat more...lol.

I'd order a pixie right this second if I thought I could land a male. I'm really not interested in a female... I figure my frog died I might as well get something twice its size.

[DeeDub]

Ya I hear ya. Its a lot of fun growing them. I had a female, and ordered three more to improve chances of a male. I ended up with one male. It was a blast. You could literally watch them grow day by day.

[Lija]

eating machine prize goes to roccoco toads, those are crazy!


so sorry for your loss

[GrifTheGreat]

Sorry for your loss.

Sounds like your Joaz was stunted my male is 3.5" and my female is 4.25".

Whether the frog us an eating machine depends on the individual frog, not so much as species. Although Pyxi Frogs and Pacman Frogs are known for their voracious appetites. Ornata are known to be very enthusiastic when it comes to food, but my 5" female Cranwelli is just as much of a great eater as any of my Onates and my female Joazeirensis(Caatinga) is just as voracious.

When it comes to frogs you are likely to get one that is not going to be a voracious eater whether it be a Pyxi or Ceratophrys. The same can be said about size. Its all in the frog's genetics. Buy whichever species you feel fits your wants and hope that it comes from good genes. Mike's frogs are of good stock and so does Jim and Jessica Ivory of Ivory Reptiles. Mike deals in the many varying morphs and some of the more rare species.

Good luck on your decision.