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    Quote Originally Posted by jeromeetabuzo View Post
    we also dont have a vet in our country last 4days he pooped red thing with a big long poop and now he is pooping 2-3 days tiny bits of black poop will he be ok? i had a yellow frog who got impacted i dont know why dont have java moss or rocks and im really sad that day will my other frog be ok?he's biting me also
    Its not unusual for a Pacman to bite. They bite to defend themselves if necissary and some are just down right mean. I can't say for certain that he will be ok. I am no expert and have never had. One of my frogs get a prolapsed intestine, but have helped people on here treat them. I believe the instestine was damaged and once it went back inside ot didn't heal correctly which is causing his problem. I would try the warm honey bath I mentioned. Let him soak in the water honey solution for 10 to 15 minutes.

    He truely needs a Vet to confirm that he will be fine and to really figure out what the problem is. What are you feeding him?


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    Its not unusual for a Pacman to bite. They bite to defend themselves if necissary and some are just down right mean. I can't say for certain that he will be ok. I am no expert and have never had. One of my frogs get a prolapsed intestine, but have helped people on here treat them. I believe the instestine was damaged and once it went back inside ot didn't heal correctly which is causing his problem. I would try the warm honey bath I mentioned. Let him soak in the water honey solution for 10 to 15 minutes.

    He truely needs a Vet to confirm that he will be fine and to really figure out what the problem is. What are you feeding him?
    wil he die i feed him mealworm every otherday

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    Quote Originally Posted by jeromeetabuzo View Post
    wil he die i feed him mealworm every otherday
    STOP feeding him mealworms imediately! Their exoskeleton is comprised of too much chitin that is undigestable and can cause an impaction. This is more than likely why he had a prolapse. From now on you should feed him earthworms or night crawlers. They are very easy to digest and do not cause impaction. They actually make it easier for them to poop. Crickets are also fine. Try waxworms as well absolutely no more mealworms or superworms.

    I'm sorry, but I cannot say for sure whether he will die or not. If his bowels continue to be unable to work properly then the outcome looks grim. I wish theire was more I could do from here, but I'm extremely limited from across the world.

    Post some pictures of him and his home. Try the advise that I've given and see if it helps him.

    Keep me. Posted.


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    STOP feeding him mealworms imediately! Their exoskeleton is comprised of too much chitin that is undigestable and can cause an impaction. This is more than likely why he had a prolapse. From now on you should feed him earthworms or night crawlers. They are very easy to digest and do not cause impaction. They actually make it easier for them to poop. Crickets are also fine. Try waxworms as well absolutely no more mealworms or superworms.

    I'm sorry, but I cannot say for sure whether he will die or not. If his bowels continue to be unable to work properly then the outcome looks grim. I wish theire was more I could do from here, but I'm extremely limited from across the world.

    Post some pictures of him and his home. Try the advise that I've given and see if it helps him.

    Keep me. Posted.
    can i feed him guppy and his bowel movement only poops few his home is pet carrier in shallow water

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    Quote Originally Posted by jeromeetabuzo View Post
    can i feed him guppy and his bowel movement only poops few his home is pet carrier in shallow water
    Not while he is having trouble with his bowels. Get some earth worms and feed those to him.

    Read this Frog Forum - Pacman and Horned Frogs - Ceratophrys - Care and Breeding

    You are not providing the proper home for your pacman. This will describe the setup you need to house your Pacman correctly. Johnny888 can help you find a Vet. Let him help you as well.

    Follow my advice and keep us posted.


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    Not while he is having trouble with his bowels. Get some earth worms and feed those to him.

    Read this Frog Forum - Pacman and Horned Frogs - Ceratophrys - Care and Breeding

    You are not providing the proper home for your pacman. This will describe the setup you need to house your Pacman correctly. Johnny888 can help you find a Vet. Let him help you as well.

    Follow my advice and keep us posted.
    can i take him to our dog/cat vet?its name is animal house vet but i think my mother wouldnt want me to bring it there cause she said that people will run away and get scared of it but can i give him wild caught earthworm with soil?
    and also can i give him our garden soil in his pet carrier with shallow dish.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jeromeetabuzo View Post
    can i take him to our dog/cat vet?its name is animal house vet but i think my mother wouldnt want me to bring it there cause she said that people will run away and get scared of it but can i give him wild caught earthworm with soil?
    and also can i give him our garden soil in his pet carrier with shallow dish.
    No. You need to buy them from a pet store or off the internet so you can be sure that the earth worms are chemical and parasite free. Otherwise the wild. Caught ones may. Make him sick. The soil cannot come from nature. You need to buy some Eco Earth Coconut Fiber Substrate or Plantation soil. Do not buy Coconut Husk. You should be able to find what you need from a pet store. If not you will need to order it from the internet.

    I can not stress enough that you need to research your pet before you get it. You should always provide the correct and proper conditions for them to live long healthy lives. It is not entirely your fault, but this happens way too much.

    Let Johnny888. Give you the number for his Vet. A regular Vet will not know anything about Amphibians.


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    Hi Jerome! I would suggest for you to follow Grif's advice. I know your dilemma about finding a vet specializing in exotic pets. Send me a pm so I can give you the name of my vet.

    PS. Please don't feed mealworm to your pacman so as not to aggravate it's current medical condition

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