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How to Care for a Pacman Frog

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Care for a Pacman Frog
Care for a Pacman Frog

A Pacman Frog also known as an Argentine Horned Frog is not your typical pet. This is one pet that really gets a crowd interested when it is time to feed. In this article you will learn how to care for a Pacman Frog.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Aquarium
  • Florescent Light
  • Gravel Rocks
  • Thermometer
  • Water
  • Plastic Plant(optional)
  • Latex Gloves
  1. Step 1

    When setting up the aquarium, put a small layer of gravel rocks in the bottom. Add just enough water to cover the frog about a quarter to half way up the frogs body. The ideal temperature for the Pacman Frog is 74-85 degrees. A standard Amphibian or Reptile light is sufficient. A plastic plant can be added, the Pacman Frog likes to hide in the plant.

  2. Step 2

    When it comes to feeding, never feed the Pacman Frog anything that is more than half of the frog's size. For optimal growth feed mice pinkies to froglets, hoppers for adolescent to young adult frogs. For mature frogs feed adult mice. Feed one or two every ten to fourteen days depending on the size of the mouse and frog. Pacman Frogs also eat crickets.

  3. Step 3

    The aquarium should be cleaned after the frog has eaten. They urinate and defecate about one week after eating. Clean water is crucial. The Pacman Frog doesn't drink water, they absorb it through their skin. When cleaning the aquarium always remove the frog with caution, they bite. You should wear gloves when handling the frog to remove to clean the aquarium. Tap water is best. Do not use Distilled for Purified water, it will burn the frog's skin.

  4. Step 4

    The Pacman Frog cannot co-exist with any other frogs. They are cannibalistic in nature and will eat whatever is in the aquarium, even their own kind. The only other time another Pacman Frog should be in the aquarium is when they are to mate. Then the other frog needs to be removed immediately.

Tips & Warnings
  • Froglets two weeks to six months eat every two to three days
  • Six to twelve months eat every three to four days
  • Twelve to eighteen months eat once a week
  • Eighteen months eat every ten to fourteen days
  • Use whole prey when possible for nutritional balance
  • They bite, they have two rows of glass like teeth on the top and one in the center on the bottom
  • Always handle frogs with gloves on, the oils on human skin are toxic to the frog's skin
  • Make sure aquarium has a top, the frog will try to get out

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