![]() ![]() Monitor for changes in appetite, energy, changes in color to the skin, wounds, or any other concerning changes. We recommend a yearly fecal sample check and a yearly exam to monitor the health of this species. Toads should be supplemented with a vitamin/mineral mix containing D3 like Zoo meds reptivite once weekly and should be provided with calcium WITHOUT D3 two to three times (we recommend Zoo meds reptical) a week while growing and with each meal as an adult. Frozen thawed pinky mice can be offered occasionally but can cause obesity and other related disease. Crickets, earthworms, and roaches should be the main prey items. The diet should consist mostly of live insects. Once full grown they can be fed once or twice a week. DietĪs a young toad, this species should be fed daily. A shallow low sided water bowl should be provided at all times. Water used within the enclosure should be dechlorinated prior to use. The substrate should be moistened but never fully soaked regularly and not allowed to fully dry. The humidity should be maintained at 60-80%. Hides made from terracotta pot pieces, half logs, PCV pipe, or other materials can be provided to help the toad hide completely from light when desired while also providing smaller areas of higher humidity within the tank. They should be provided with low grade UVB (zoomed 5.0) about 10-12 hours a day. Temperatures should be measured with a digital thermometer or temperature gun. Temperatures for this species range from 70-82 F for an ambient temperature and 84-88 F in the basking spot. As these toads tend not to be very active, a 20-gallon tank with good ventilation is sufficient in size. Substrate should be 4-6 inches deep and should be spot cleaned daily, sifted through once weekly, and completely changed every other week. ![]() Ideal substrates include coconut fiber, sterile potting soil, and sphagnum moss. These large frogs are not very active and will happily spend a majority of their lives buried under moist substrate. When handling this species, use caution as bites from horned frogs can draw blood. In general, you should not handle your frog as this can damage the skin and cause irritation. They should be housed alone for this reason. This species is an opportunistic hunter and will eat its cage mate if hungry or if cohoused with a smaller toad. By one year of age, Pac-man frogs can reach a full-grown size of about 4-7 inches with the female toads being generally larger than the males. These frogs originate from Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay where they live in shallow water puddles. They eat crickets, worms, fish, and the occasional young mouse.Pac-man Frogs are known by a variety of names including Argentinian horned frog, Bell’s Horned frogs, and ornate horned frogs. Females generally reach up to 6 inches in length and width, and males average 3 inches. After killing its prey with its powerful jaws, the frog then swallows it whole, hence the nickname “Pac-Man.” Since they will eat almost anything that moves, horned frogs must be kept alone in captivity. Their camouflage keeps them well hidden beneath leaves and dirt. They do not actively hunt instead, they hide and wait for their prey to wander by. Horned frogs have very large mouths compared to their overall body size. Albino versions of this species are brilliant red and yellow in color because they lack the pigments that produce dark colors. Often called ornate horned frogs or Pac-Man frogs, these amphibians are generally green with red, yellow, and black patterns. When above ground and active, they move into nearby water bodies, usually shallow pools and stream edges. Habitat: Savannah regions, but spends long periods beneath the ground and becomes active after a heavy rain. Range: Southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. The eggs will float, sink, or attach to plants, rocks, or logs. The eggs either drop individually, in clumps or along threads. The fertilization of eggs in most species is done externally. In adults, the back legs are often longer and more muscular for jumping. ![]() Tadpoles, larvae of toads and frogs, feed on algae or plant material. There is no clear distinction between the two, but the terrestrial species with the squat body and warty skin is normally referred to as “toad.” Frogs generally have smooth skin. Toads and Frogs form the largest group of amphibians. So not only would pests be abundant, but a chain reaction could occur, causing other animals to starve. Amphibians are also prey for other larger animals in the ecosystem. Without them there would be a lot more pests flying around our heads and potentially destroying beneficial plants and crops. Did you know that today there are thousands of amphibian species in danger of becoming extinct? While some people might think, “they’re just a bunch of frogs…big deal!” The truth is they are a big deal! Amphibians play an important role in our fragile ecosystem. ![]()
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