Hi all! I'm completely new to the housing of amphibians of any kind (started two days ago) and forums in general to be honest, so I apologize if I'm posting in the wrong spot. I just got my first Pac-Man Frog, and I've named him Zacharie! He's about the size of a dollar coin (such a little man I love him) and has not refused food yet. He likes to hide in the substrate, which I understand is very normal! But I keep fretting and thinking he's died because I can't see his breathing or heartbeat. It's so hard to resist the urge to poke, and I'll admit I sometimes uncover him a tad to check if he's breathing or not - it doesn't look like he is! I'm sure if I reached in and grabbed him he'd give me some indication as to his state, but I don't want to manhandle the poor guy! How do I tell for sure if he's dead or just being lazy without freaking him out?

Many thanks!!!