My first Pacman Frog

[Shakudo]

Hello everybody,

I just joined and introduced myself here.
Last Saturday I got my first Pacman frog. He or she is a C. Cranwelli, green with some yellow.
I knew about Pacmans for a while but never really thought about keeping one.
Recently i started watching care video's, reading care sheets, etc. and became well... slightly obsessed lol.

My froggy Kermit, (had to be Kermit of course) is now 3 months on land, and still very small
Has a feisty character, and that's why I chose this one, because of the active response I got when picking her little container up at the frog fair this weekend.
I house her in an Exo Terra (30cmx30cmx30cm)The substrate is 5 /6 cm of coco coir, eco earth, it's the same thing.
I have an UTH about 7 watts covering a third of the tank for night heat, I have it on 24/7, so Kermit can thermoregulate.
I chose to put it under the tank, not on the side because I have an exo terra which has a screen top, so I'd have a lot of heat loss, and I am planning on a backdrop which will further obstruct warmt. The heat mat only covers a small area, and Kermit can get away from it if needed.

The temperature still got to only about 21 degrees celcius using only the small heat mat, and I read that was a bit on the low side.
I added an exo terra daylight basking lamp of 25 watts to the enclosure.
I chose this lamp because it's sides are covered with a neodymium coating, so it's not too bright and the beam is not fixed on a certain spot, so no bright lights for Kermits eyes, and the substrate doesn't dry out fast. It now is about 24/25 degrees celcius during the day give or take a degree sometimes.

The humidity is between 60 to 80% sometimes a bit higher when the light goes off. I try to keep it between 70 to 80% during the day with daily misting.I read that that was the preferred humidity level.There is a hide at the warm side and one at the cool side, and also a shallow exo terra waterdish, I added some fake plants as decor but didn't want to make it too complicated for cleaning purposes and not to make it too crowded in there.
I know Kermit will get bigger and bigger... and bigger, so I am aware I'll have to buy a bigger enclosure when Kermit is full grown, then I might add some driftwood in there, but I'll look into that in December or so. I am planning to get one about 50 to 60 cm wide and 30 deep.

I fed Kermit some crickets, 1 is already gone but there are a few left. I dust them on and off with reptivite, and treat the water used for bathing and misting with water conditioner. I am really trying hard to do things right, because I love this frog

Well, enough said I guess here are some pictures of my frog and the enclosure.

Take care now,

Joey

[Cliygh and Mia 2]

Welcome, and nice frog!

[Shakudo]

Welcome, and nice frog!

Thank you

[jasonm96]

If you're putting it on the bottom it's even more important to put the heat pad on a thermostat to prevent the frog from overheating whilst trying to burrow. The thermostat probe should be underneath the substrate on the glass to make sure it doesn't get too hot

[Shakudo]

If you're putting it on the bottom it's even more important to put the heat pad on a thermostat to prevent the frog from overheating whilst trying to burrow. The thermostat probe should be underneath the substrate on the glass to make sure it doesn't get too hot

Thank you.


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[jasonm96]

No problem. I wish you fun with your new frog!

[monster]

That's nice little pacman you got there. A little advice about the misting, you can mist with distilled or R/O water but its only good for misting. Lots of people will use it because it doesn't leave spots all over the glass because its so pure. Just don't put it in the bowl or mix the substrate with it. And if the little guy gets hit with a few drops he will be ok, its when they are in it for long periods of time where it can become not good for them.

[Shakudo]

Thanks I updated the enclosure today with a backdrop and have seen Kermit pooping. That's always a good sign I hope. So I am very happy with Kermit


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[06cleanxb]

This is making me want a pacman frog so bad lol.

Great setup by the way


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[monster]

O6cleanxb they are great frogs/toads, I love mine. MY advice though to you would be to read as much as you can on them, if you have any questions come here for advice because most the info big chain petstores give out is horrible and totally inaccurate. And I would get your tank up and running so you have the temps and humidity in check before purchasing the frog and bringing him home. So many times I see an impulse buy then the person is constantly around for the first few days trying to get everything in spec while the frog is in the tank and this is very stressfull for them on top of just being relocated and trying to settle into his new surroundings.

[jasonm96]

They are awesome pets but don't do much til feeding and night time. As stated a lot of pet stores are terrible for advice. I recommend reading Chacoan Horned Frogs by Philippe de Vosjoli as this is from someone who breeds them, infact one of the first to!

[Shakudo]

This is making me want a pacman frog so bad lol.

Great setup by the way


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That's always a good thing to hear lol, and thank you


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[Drayvan]

Aw what an adorable little frog!

[Shakudo]

Aw what an adorable little frog!

Thank you


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[06cleanxb]

Oh I'm not new to them. Had two, a couple years ago. I'm military so I had to let them go to good homes when I moved. I'd never get an animal with out having the enclosure set up for it.

I know what you mean though. To many rush in and buy something their not ready for.

Right now I own a Brazilian Rainbow Boa. Just been considering getting a pacman again cause there so cool and easy to keep. Hardest thing for most people is the humidity. I have to keep my snake above 90% so the pacman would be easy. Just got to think it over for awhile. Just seeing the cute guy above and sick enclosure makes me want one again


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[jasonm96]

@06ocleanxb Aw I see, I'd still recommend reading that book though (if you haven't already) as it's a good read. It's good that you're taking time to make you're mind up as they do live a long time, so I'd recommend you only get another one if you're sure you won't have to let it go again

[GRABibus]

Your cranwelli and your set up are beautiful. Congrats !

[Shakudo]

Your cranwelli and your set up are beautiful. Congrats !

Thank you


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[Shakudo]

Updated the enclosure with some dried Oak leaves for a Natural look.

No Kermit to be seen though just a little green speck in front of the half flower pot.






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