Frog poops

[BG]

My pacs also do the same they go ,they move, they go ,they move, they go!!!!!
I then clean up when they go and they move.

[R3N3G4D3]

I am in a situation similar to houseb's. I've had my Pacman Frog for two or three weeks, but I don't see any poop in his terrarium! His temperature and humidity levels remain in the ideal ranges throughout the day, he eats 3 medium crickets daily, and he's very active for a Pacman Frog. I had been feeding him mealworms daily, but I stopped that today after reading they should be a monthly treat. I don't think he's compacted either, his body looks normal and his behavior is perfectly fine.

Am I missing something? He moved from his usual hideout spot earlier this morning, but I checked the old hole and there was nothing. I left for work and when I got back, he had returned to his old spot. Perhaps his feces have been mixing with the Eco Earth substrate I use? I don't know why I haven't seen any, but any insight would be welcomed.

Also, should feces be removed daily? I've been told it can be a monthly chore. Another thing, is it safe to clean my frog's terrarium with tap water? For example, hosing it off in the bath tub? Note: This is my first time owning an animal that wasn't a dog or cat, so I apologize for all the questions.

[Eel Noob]

Remove any feces you see and change out substrate monthly.

If you're worried about frogs not pooping try soaking them in water for 10-15 minutes.

[Greg M]

I'm seeing a theme emerge here. Once they poop, they move! Mine almost seems scared of his ordure (good word, eh?) and sits as far away as possible. Once the offensive matter has been removed, he will often return to his spot...

[BG]

Its a nasty one too. Its strong smelling so you can clean it sooner.

[houseb]

As it turns out, my little pac did the poop and move technique sometime last night. I must say, I'm shocked at the poop to body size ratio, but my frog seems happy and healthy. I'm not sure why, but I was looking for a much smaller poop. I guess it's pretty hard to miss. Thank you guys for all the tips!

[Greg M]

Just to emphasize the point the GrifTheGreat and Eel Noob made - if you are concerned, a soak in warm water will often help the frog defecate. This should be part of any horned frog "bag of tricks"... I have noticed that intervals between bowel movements can be highly individual - it is not unusual for my big female Cranwell's to go three weeks (or more!) between movements. I suspect that feeding schedule is part of this - she is fed only once (or sometimes twice) a week. I also find that some foods (hornworms, nightcrawlers, silkworms) are more conducive to BM's than harder to digest foods like Dubia and mice. This is one reason that nightcrawlers are my favorite food for horned frogs (plus their calcium to phosphorus ratio is great).

PS. I have made a weekly soak in a good depth of water part of my horned frog routine.
PPS. Ralph did a truly GIGANTIC poop last night while soaking ! I swear it was bigger than my male ornate, who's no shrimp.