A co-worker is downsizing and asked me if I would take his pacman frog. He has had the frog for about 6 months and seems to be well kept and in good condition. I've been doing some research but like everything else you research on the internet I have found some conflicting info. So here is a couple of questions:
1. Suitable tank size for life. I have found 5 gal to 10 gal is fine. Is this correct?
2. Temp around 75F-80F. What is ideal?
3. Diet. I have read feed mice and don't feed mice (he is feeding mice and crickets). No meal or super worms and some say they feed meal and super worms with no problems. Everyone seems to agree crickets and earth worms are good. I assume like everything else in captivity a varied diet would be ideal so what are some good choices?
4. Mist daily. That doesn't seem to be a problem.
5. Lights or no lights. Can't find a definitive answer on this.
6. Substrate. Bed o Beast seems to be prefered and 50/50 on coco fiber. Which one is best?
7. Don't handle without gloves because our oils are toxic to them. Is that true. I would of thought that the other way around but that's why I'm asking people who's opinion I trust.
8. And last question. Use plain tap water for soaking. Shouldn't I use dechlorinator (prime)?
What I already have: 10gal and 20gal long both with lids, heat pad, light if needed, and a large, heavy water dish. Besides bedding and food is there anything else I would need. I do know they are not very active and hide most of the time, which is fine I have catfish that do the same thing. I do have reptile and amphibian experience so this wouldn't be my first. I really like the frog and don't see any problems with being able to keep it just wanted to get my facts straight. Thanks for your help.
1. Suitable tank size for life. I have found 5 gal to 10 gal is fine. Is this correct?
2. Temp around 75F-80F. What is ideal?
3. Diet. I have read feed mice and don't feed mice (he is feeding mice and crickets). No meal or super worms and some say they feed meal and super worms with no problems. Everyone seems to agree crickets and earth worms are good. I assume like everything else in captivity a varied diet would be ideal so what are some good choices?
4. Mist daily. That doesn't seem to be a problem.
5. Lights or no lights. Can't find a definitive answer on this.
6. Substrate. Bed o Beast seems to be prefered and 50/50 on coco fiber. Which one is best?
7. Don't handle without gloves because our oils are toxic to them. Is that true. I would of thought that the other way around but that's why I'm asking people who's opinion I trust.
8. And last question. Use plain tap water for soaking. Shouldn't I use dechlorinator (prime)?
What I already have: 10gal and 20gal long both with lids, heat pad, light if needed, and a large, heavy water dish. Besides bedding and food is there anything else I would need. I do know they are not very active and hide most of the time, which is fine I have catfish that do the same thing. I do have reptile and amphibian experience so this wouldn't be my first. I really like the frog and don't see any problems with being able to keep it just wanted to get my facts straight. Thanks for your help.
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