A New Arrival, Got Questions!

[Cebby75]

Treatment for parasites? I was unaware of this, how would I go about doing so?

Also, I figured he just needed an adjustment period, he's a little under 2 months old, about 6-7 weeks.

He's been burrowed in the same spot for quite some time now a good 6-7 hours I'd say and hasn't seem to shifted much since very early this morning.

[hyla]

From what I understand they are not a very active frog and do spend most of their time burrowing. You can take the frog to the vet for parasite treatment or do it yourself by purchasing the meds online. There is not a vet around me that deals specifically w frogs but my reg vet is able to administer dewormers and such. There is information on here about what kind of meds and dosage for the weight of the frog you administer if you choose to do it yourself. All frogs have parasites and most of the time they live within the frog harmoniously. But if the frog gets stressed or ill, they can overtake the frog and weaken its immune system leading to a sad situation! So it is best to have it done just to be safe.

[Cebby75]

Okay, sounds good I'll have to get on that. Odd, I've never heard any mentioning of that before you brought it up. Good to know though.
It's just stressful I know he's the new room mate and all but once I finally see him eat something for myself only then will I be able to relax!

[John]

I wouldn't bet on the parasite thing. Captive bred frogs generally don't have parasites, though those kept in pet stores in terrariums that have held other occupants may pick up parasites from the previous occupants.

One thing you should keep in mind is that these frogs often arrive stressed and sick at the pet store, or when purchased they are already on a slippery slope to death. If it hasn't eaten since you got it, I would definitely take it to a vet and see if the vet can diagnose it for a disease - bacterial septicemia is very common in Pacman frogs if they are suffering from extended periods of stress.