Pacman Frog Care Guide

LIFE SPAN

 Approximately 12 years

AVERAGE SIZE

 6-7 inches

NORMAL BEHAVIOR & INTERACTION

Pacmans are relatively inactive and sedentary. They are beautiful and entertaining pets, but they have no desire to be handled. Handling a Pacman Frog is very stressful for it and may result in illness.

CAGE TEMPERATURE

Day Temps: Around 72-82°F

Night Temps: 65°F

HUMIDITY

60-70% humidity levels 

FEEDING

Carnivorous (insectivorous) - live food. Protein sources such as: gut-loaded crickets, earthworms, wax worms and frozen pinky mice (dusted with a supplement every other feeding) should be part of their diet.

SUPPLEMENTS

Dust food with calcium supplement and vitamin supplements. As a rule, a growing juvenile’s food should be dusted more often than an adult’s.

WATER

All 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.

ENCLOSURE SIZE

A minimum of 10 gallons of tank is suitable for a Pacman Frog. Juveniles can be kept in smaller enclosures. 

SUBSTRATE

We recommend a loose coconut fiber substrate. This substrate will help hold humidity.

BRANCHES & PLANTS

Adding live reptile safe plants to your Pacman Frog’s terrarium can help maintain and increase humidity levels. 

DAY/NIGHT CYCLES & HEATING

All amphibians must have distinct day and night periods in their enclosures. Pacman Frogs need 8-12 hours of daytime and 8-12 hours of nighttime.

HABITAT MAINTENANCE

Daily maintenance should consist of spot cleaning by removing soiled substrate, cleaning water bowl thoroughly and wiping glass clean. The entire tank should be cleaned thoroughly at least once every month.

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES

• 10 Gal or larger tank with secure mesh top
• Heat source (if needed): heat light with housing or under tank heating pad
• Temperature/humidity gauge
• Coconut fiber substrate
• Live or artificial plants (amphibian safe)
• Large water bowl – big enough to soak in
• Live food
• Hide hut
• Calcium & vitamin supplements
• Water dechlorinate drops
• Spray bottle

Vet Approved

Our Care Guides are designed to assist in general knowledge and requirements for the care of your new family member. We strongly encourage further research and consultation with your veterinarian on the complete and proper care of any new pet.

For more information visit petsuppliesplus.com, cdc.gov/healthypets or contact your veterinarian.

Always wash your hands before and after handling your pet or cleaning its habitat, and remember that any pet can scratch, bite or transmit disease to humans.

For pregnant women, persons with compromised immune systems, or if you have children under the age of 5, we strongly recommend contacting your physician prior to purchasing or caring for a new pet.

Please see the Centers for Disease Control website at www.cdc.gov/healthypets for more information.