YELLOW PACMAN FROG

Horned frogs come from the damp, humid forests of South America. Their name refers to the fact that the top of their head comes to a point over their eyes and looks like horns. They also have the nickname "Pac-Man Frog," after the popular video game.

Will reach adult size in 6-12 months, under ideal conditions; update habitat size as your frog grows.

Diet

A well-balanced Pac-Man Frog diet consists of:

• A variety of insects, including gut-loaded (recently fed) crickets and mealworms.
• Common goldfish; frozen, thawed rodents.
• If feeding your Frog live rodents, do not leave them unattended. Live rodents can injure the Frog, sometimes fatally.

Feeding

Things to remember when feeding your Pac-Man Frog:

• Fresh, clean, chlorine-free water should be available at all times.
• Feed juveniles daily, adults 1-2 times a week; don’t feed frozen or live rodents until adult size.
• Sprinkle food with calcium supplement daily and a multi-vitamin supplement once or twice a week.

Housing

• Size – appropriate size habitat to accommodate Pac-Man Frog with normal behavior and exercise.
• Habitat - provide a hiding area. Maintain less than 70% humidity by misting as needed every day.
• Substrate - provide a deep substrate, such as commercial mulch, bark chips, large gravel, sphagnum moss, or sterile potting soil.
• Temperature - maintain an overall range of 68-80°F; use an under-tank heater at all times.
• Lighting - UVB rays with full spectrum lighting for 10-12 hours a day is required; low level UVB lighting is recommended, but provide hiding places to hide from light as needed.
• House Pac-Man Frogs separately and do not house different amphibian species together.

Normal Behavior

• Sedentary
• Ambush predator that may need some enticing when feeding frozen, thawed rodents.
• Diurnal (awake during the day)

Habitat Maintenance

• Thoroughly clean the habitat at least once a week: place Toad in a secure habitat; scrub the tank and furnishings; rinse thoroughly with hot water; dry the tank and furnishings completely and add clean substrate.

Grooming & Hygiene

• Don’t handle unless necessary; always wear latex gloves when handling your Frog; residue or oil on your skin can harm amphibians; all amphibians secrete toxins. Do not allow Frog’s secretions to contact eyes, mouth, or open wounds. You can use an appropriate sized, small-mesh, soft net to move or block the Toad while doing habitat maintenance. Don’t be surprised to see your Toad eating his shed skin.

Health

Signs of a Healthy Animal

• Active and alert
• Clear eyes
• Healthy skin
• Eats regularly and maintains weight

Red Flags

• lethargy
• skin lesions
• loss of appetite
• distressed breathing
• weight loss
• weak leg movements
• bloated abdomen