C. ornata vs. C. cornuta?

[Teh Frog Whisperer]

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?

[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

[fox403]

Never knew this,, can you send me the link to this data please cheers james

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[GrifTheGreat]

Never knew this,, can you send me the link to this data please cheers james

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The info is all over this site. Just look at how many are not eating this time of year. Also when you own multiple adults you notice when they go through these cycles.

[fox403]

OK fellas how can I argue with that logic it must be true ...hope you enjoy whatever frog you go for op,,, get as much info as you can before you decide

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[Lija]

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 ornates, they are massive, colorful with huge appetite, very impressive frogs overall and easier to keep. majority of cb cornutas are headache, picky eaters, it is problematic to keep them in general and provide environment they need to thrive, males are gonna be small, my adult boy is about 2.5".

[Teh Frog Whisperer]

I was looking on the Kingsnake classifieds, and I'm thinking about getting a little guy/gal from Snakes at Sunset. Any thoughts?