Potential New Owner Questions

[Mentat]

Welcome to FF Sara ! First thing would do is read this: Frog Forum - Pacman and Horned Frogs - Ceratophrys - Care and Breeding. Second would be to call or send an email to Dr. Fry: Milan Area Animal Hospital, David M. Frye, DVM, Veterinary services in Milan, MI, Home page. Ask if he could provide remote veterinary services for your frog. I know he has done fecal tests and sold frog medications to forum members. Third would be to get a proper enclosure set-up and you are ready to go.

Dubias are fine, would recommend you start ASAP so colony is multiplying well by frog's arrival; can feed excess to turtle. Also, earthworms make great live food. You can get those locally at pet shops, bait and tackle shops, or Walmart's sport section. Just make sure they are not dyed! Also, can get a bunch and start your own culture. Lot's of info in YouTube and Google on setting up colonies for both Dubias and worms.

Are Pacmans available locally or do you plan to order online? Since you are in remote area, only thing I would do after getting frog is an anti-parasite treatment schedule with Panacur. Other than that, follow care sheet and ask any questions you may have. Good luck !

[Saracirce]

Are Pacmans available locally or do you plan to order online? Since you are in remote area, only thing I would do after getting frog is an anti-parasite treatment schedule with Panacur. Other than that, follow care sheet and ask any questions you may have. Good luck !

I would be ordering the frog online. I have a hard time trusting pet stores XD I'm honestly not even sure if the pet store closest to me sells pacmans (I haven't been to it yet but not for lack of wanting to go). I've already looked up several care sheets and information on Pacmans, which is how I decided I wanted one. I never dive into getting an animal until I know for sure I'm capable of caring for it and I like everything about them. I will give those links you guys posted a looksie though :3

That's also good to know there's a vet that helps out via emails and shipping. Makes me a lot less worried. xD Last thing I want is to get an animal only for them to get sick and be unable to help them in any way.

EDIT: Thanks for the welcomes btw. And I would already have the colony except that someone I live with doesn't want 'gross bugs that carry diseases' in the house so it has to wait until I'm able to move out on my own. She's pretty dead set against them.

[Lija]

I I never dive into getting an animal until I know for sure I'm capable of caring for it and I like everything about them.

i respect you for that big time! way to go!

[DVirginiana]

Welcome, and thanks for doing your research before getting a frog! If the dubias are the only reason you would be waiting that long, it's worth mentioning that they can live fine on a staple of nightcrawlers with occasional pinkies or frozen/thawed silversides as treats. Variety is good for them though.

If you keep the frog in proper conditions, a vet usually isn't necessary. About the only problem I can think of that is common even in healthy pacs is impaction, but the treatment for that is usually just a soak in warm water with a few drops of honey in it.

[Saracirce]

Actually, I'm not allowed to bring in any live bugs at all. I'm currently resorting to feeding my turtle freeze-dried or frozen mealworms which, needless to say, isn't optimal. I even have to do some of the shopping myself to ensure my turtle gets the proper veggies. (No matter how many lists I make for them or how many times I tell them, they consistently buy the wrong things) I'd rather wait until I move out before getting another animal that eats bugs.

Aside from that, we just don't have room for another animal right now. Currently have six people with 8 animals all living in one house. Don't even have the room to upgrade my turtle's tank, which she really needs. Kinda cramped, if you know what I'm saying xD

[DVirginiana]

Hm... Completely not frog-related, but have you tried frozen/thawed silversides for your turtle? They come in a plastic bag you can stick in the freezer, and can be ordered online if there's no petstore nearby. I rescued a box turtle last summer, and she loves them. They'd work fine for sliders too. Plus, if you chop them up with other food, the smell will usually convince even a picky turtle to eat new things.