![]() ![]() However, care should be taken not to allow the enclosure to become damp. Do not use distilled water, which can cause severe medical problems, since it lacks minerals that are essential to important body functions.Ĭhange the water in your frog’s enclosure every one to two days.Ī daily misting or two with chlorine-free water will also be appreciated. If you do not want to chemically de-chlorinate the water, you can leave an open container of tap water out for at least 24 hours. De-chlorinator is available in the fish department. If tap water is used, you should treat it with a de-chlorinating treatment. We recommend that you use unflavored bottled drinking water or bottled natural spring water never untreated tap water. (Not all home water filtration systems remove 100% of the chlorine and heavy metals from tap water). WATER:Īll water given to amphibians for bathing, swimming or drinking, as well as water used for misting must be 100% free of chlorine and heavy metals. (Avoid using a calcium supplement with added phosphorous, unless specifically directed by your veterinarian, since this can promote kidney disease.) Always consult your veterinarian for specific directions on supplementing your pet’s food, since there are many variables that go into determining the best supplementation regimen for each animal. Our veterinarian recommends dusting insects with a good quality calcium supplement fortified with vitamin D3, 2-3 times a week. Follow your veterinarian’s instructions for applying supplements to avoid over-supplementing food. As a rule, a growing juvenile's food (and a pregnant/gravid female’s) should be dusted more often than an adult's. ![]() SUPPLEMENTS:ĭust food with calcium supplement and vitamin supplements. ![]() This behavior has earned the pac man the label of “vicious and aggressive.” This is not true they are just instinctually grabby hunters. It is always safest to feed your frog with tongs, just in case. Considering the fact that they DO have teeth, take care that you are not mistakenly bitten. Your pac man frog is programmed to snap at anything that happens by its mouth. When feeding larger insects to your pet, try to make sure the insects have recently molted, as an insect with a large, hard exoskeleton is difficult to digest and may cause impactions. All insects should be gut loaded (fed a nutritious diet about 24-hours before being offered to your frog - see our cricket care sheet). Wild caught insects should never be fed, since they can carry disease. ![]() FEEDING:Ĭarnivores live food Protein sources such as: gut-loaded crickets, small feeder fish, earthworms, wax worms and pinky mice (dusted with a supplement every other feeding) should be part of their diet. NOTE: DO NOT house Pac Man frogs with others of their species or any other species to prevent cannibalism - your pac man will most likely eat any visitor. Some pac mans are diurnal some are crepuscular. Their skin is very sensitive, being a secondary breathing organ. Handling a pac man frog is very stressful for it and may result in illness. They are beautiful and entertaining pets, but they have no desire to be handled. Pac mans are relatively inactive and sedentary. Because of their delicate and porous skin, handling your frog is not recommended. These colors and patterns prove to be perfect camouflage for hiding on the rainforest floor, waiting for prey to happen by. Pac mans are available in many patterns and colors, the most common being yellow and green, with mottled spots/patches. Their large eyes stay open while they are sleeping. The frogs get their common name, “Pac Man Frog” from their round, plump shape and large mouths, which make them resemble the video game character. Native to the rainforests Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina of South America. If temp falls below 70 degrees F at night, may need supplemental infrared or ceramic heat. 6-7 inches (Males are a bit smaller than females) CAGE TEMPS: ![]()
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