Pacman rectal prolapse help!

[mintyfresh]

Hey guys, thanks for all the responses. I was completely freaking out because I have never dealt with something like this before, but it appears to have been settled
After 30 minutes of research and anxious waiting, I returned to the tank to find my Pacman (whose name is Newt Gingrich) sitting in his water bowl, and I didn't see a prolapse at all. He appeared just fine. I think I confused the extremely long turd with a prolapse (I was expecting the absolute worst).
I do believe, however, that he was impacted. He hadn't been eating for a while and I had never seen him defecate or even move from his chosen burrow. I looked at him this morning and saw he had chosen a new spot, something I have never seen him do!!
It appears the matter is settled, but I will keep a close eye on him the next few days. Again, thanks to all who responded. I really feel like I'm not alone now!

[DVirginiana]

He appeared just fine. I think I confused the extremely long turd with a prolapse (I was expecting the absolute worst).
I do believe, however, that he was impacted. He hadn't been eating for a while and I had never seen him defecate or even move from his chosen burrow. I looked at him this morning and saw he had chosen a new spot, something I have never seen him do!!

A prolapse will be a different color than the poo. If you see anything pink or red, that's a prolapse. Brown is just poo. It would be good to feed nightcrawlers for a while if he'll take them; they digest more quickly than other foods and are better for avoiding impaction.

btw, your frog's name is hilarious.

[DeeDub]

Awesome frog name! Lol.

Glad to hear he's good. I can't express how well tong feeding works to monitor what your frog is eating and if he's eating. That said, if he doesnt eat there's a good chance somethings up. I thought I had an impaction situation a couple weeks ago and the honey baths got my frog to defecat (she might have either way on her own), but since then have changed how I deal with my Pacman. Rhino( my frog) also will sit for weeks and not move from her burrow. Every evening, I scoop her up and place her in her water dish just after I feed her. When I turn lights in in the morning there is usually feces in the water.

If Newt doesn't move for a few days, place him in his water dish. Less stressful than soaking outside the enclosure.

Good luck. Keep us posted.

[mamameg]

Hello! I have a local pet store that has a pacman frog that has had prolapse twice. They have taken it to the vet both times to have him treated, and are now feeding him with tongs. They are trying to give him a good home and are asking me to take him (I have taken in lizards from there). I have never dealt with something like this before- nor do I have experience with pacmans, but have been reading up on them. What are the chances it will happen again? They say that it's caused from the bedding they used (coconut husks and such) and now have him on green carpet which doesn't seem like it would have even moisture. What can be done? Should I take him? Thanks in advance!