C. ornata vs. C. cornuta?

[GrifTheGreat]

I like that Ornates are supposed to be hardier with great appetites, but I love the appearance of Surinam horned frogs and I like the idea of the challenge that they may present. As a result I'm pretty torn between the two. Would you recommend an Ornate or Surinam, and why?

Go with an Ornate. Trust me C. cornuta are more than a challenge.

[Teh Frog Whisperer]

What exactly makes C. Cornuta more than a challenge?

[Namio]

What exactly makes C. Cornuta more than a challenge?

They often refuse to eat, so unless you are prepared to force feed one for the rest of its life, don't get one.

[Namio]

Also, for a first time pacman frog owner, Ornata is a great frog to start with. Relatively hardy, beautiful, and excellent feeding response.

[GrifTheGreat]

What exactly makes C. Cornuta more than a challenge?

Mike is right. He has one and regularly force feeds her. Most of them appear completely healthy and then just die of unknown causes. They are expert level frogs.

[Mentat]

An adult Red or Green Ornate are awesome royal looking frogs. The Cornuta has more of a librarian look and are very challenging to keep healthy. Myself don't like force feeding anything, so I stay clear of the later.

If you really want one that bad; then get a CBB baby and do find out what foods they are eating so you start with that diet. If their parents where treated against parasites and Chytrid; you might have a clean one to start with; but I would still do a fecal and test for Chytrid just to be sure. Good luck !

[fox403]

don't rule out cranwelli can get some beautiful frogs with this group

[GrifTheGreat]

There are a variety of colors and personalities with the various species, but Cornuta tend to be a Pariah among the rest. Interaction with then usually just results with stressing them out.

cranwelli;

[fox403]

Or this wild female cranwelli

[GrifTheGreat]

ornata;