8/27/2023 0 Comments Pac man frog![]() A dedicated heat bulb is often not necessary for this species but if extra heat is needed a low wattage halogen bulb can be used as this is our best current technology at replicating the natural heating benefits of the sun. Other parts of the habitat can be in the mid 70s and the “cool” side should be in the low 70s. Some parts of the enclosure can be more exposed and warmer, in the low 80s F. It is still beneficial to provide all pet reptiles and amphibians with choice. Too hot can be just as dangerous as too cold. In general horned frogs thrive at most home temperatures. At this time we recommend that the UV light is on for four to six hours a day around midday. The necessary duration of UV lighting is still being researched and UV certainly isn’t at peak levels throughout the day. We recommend that your Leap LED lighting is on for 14 hours a day in the summer, 12 hours a day in the spring and fall, and 10 hours a day in the winter. They do experience seasonal variation in lighting in their natural habitat and that should be replicated in your home. However, their head is often exposed day and night and they will usually eat regardless of the time of day. Horned frogs are generally nocturnal, or awake during the night. They should appear full and round but not bloated. Obesity can be a problem for adult horned frogs so be mindful of your frogs appearance. In general feed as many insects as your frog will eat in five minutes. The number of insects will vary greatly depending on the type of insect and the age of your frog. Juveniles can be fed everyday or every other day and adults two times a week. ![]() ![]() Feed your frog during the day when it is active so it receives the benefits of the supplement powder before the insects remove the powder from themselves. The feeders should also be dusted with a multivitamin supplement every week or every other week. Feeder insects should also be lightly dusted with a pure calcium supplement at almost every feeding. Feeding your horned frog a variety of food is easy compared to most pets as they will eat almost anything that they are able to fit in their very large mouths! Suitable feeders include: crickets, roaches, mealworms, superworms, silkworms, earthworms, black soldier fly larvae, and even small mice! Your feeder insects should be fed with a high quality calcium rich diet to “gutload” them and make them more nutritious for your pet frog. Feeding your pet frog as wide a variety of insect prey as possible is best. Horned frogs are primarily insectivores, meaning they only eat insects. You can provide your frog with security by using bushy plants such as ferns, philodendron, or pothos to which they can retreat to escape light and heat. Try to keep the floor of the terrarium as open as possible so your frog can utilize the space. Branches are not necessary although you can add some for aesthetic purposes. Horned frogs do not climb and spend almost all of their time partially buried in the substrate. Horned frogs go dormant during this time. ![]() For most of the year natural conditions are warm and humid but in the Autumn and Winter conditions become cooler and drier. Horned or Pacman frogs are large and sedentary frog species from the tropical grasslands and marshes of South America (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay). ![]()
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