Pacman Frog Availability in Colder Months

[LizardMama]

Isn't it funny that when you are looking for plants your frog they don't have anything good or appropriate in the section that you'd think they would have a large selection in? I've checked Petsmart for plants and all the plants that look good for an aquarium that houses a Pacman Frog are in the fish section. In my area we don't have expo's, if we do they are usually for snakes and are in the roughest of areas where you can expect for either someone to steal or break into your car or stick a gun into your back.

[GrifTheGreat]

I have noticed a lot of pet stores getting baby Cranwellis lately.

[IvoryReptiles]

Isn't it funny that when you are looking for plants your frog they don't have anything good or appropriate in the section that you'd think they would have a large selection in? I've checked Petsmart for plants and all the plants that look good for an aquarium that houses a Pacman Frog are in the fish section. In my area we don't have expo's, if we do they are usually for snakes and are in the roughest of areas where you can expect for either someone to steal or break into your car or stick a gun into your back.

That's not true of all Expos, the ones we vend or attend have never been in areas like you describe. Most reptile expos will have amphibians at the shows as well. Texas expos are usually held at convention centers and such.
As for plants for your Pacman Frog.......we don't bother with them because they are ALWAYS dug up and trashed by our frogs. They are ambush predators and like to dig into their substrate to conceal themselves during daylight hours. We give ours a water bowl & coco fiber and that's it. They are not arboreal, so no climbing. The plants would be strictly for the owner's pleasure and to make the enclosure look more appealing. Does it matter if they are in the fish section?

The advice given so far is good advice. Find a reputable breeder and go from there. Keep in mind that prime shipping time is now before it gets too cold. Also be prepared to pay a good chunk for shipping. FedEx & Ship Your Reptiles (which ship via FedEx anyway) are the only ones in the US to ship live. If you're a true lizard mom, maybe make a trip to an Expo close by......we have traveled up to 6 hours one way to make it to a show just to enjoy it & shop around for animals we are looking for.......the Expos are a great way to find healthy animals from reputable breeders and cut out the shipping costs. Plus it's great fun for animal lovers & kids usually love it too.

Good luck in the search for a frog!!

[LizardMama]

I was mainly talking about plants so when I get another frog he'll have something to hunker down underneath in case he gets scared.

[GrifTheGreat]

I was mainly talking about plants so when I get another frog he'll have something to hunker down underneath in case he gets scared.

You can buy some fake plants which won't die if dug up and you can just rinse them off and whipe them down to clean them. Real plants look nice and I prefer them too but most cost more then the amount of time they live. Its also hard to find the proper plant to go in a pacman environment. Some can cause toxicity within the soil or substrate and harm the frog. You have to be careful what plants you purchase. Research for proper plants for your frogs enclosure.

[LizardMama]

I wouldn't mind putting real plants in (that would be healthy for a frog) but the cost would be too much. I'd much rather purchase fake, plastic plants (from the fish aisle) that look more tropical. The ones in the Reptile aisle just won't suit a Pacman frog, too tall and not hanging down