Appearance of Emerald Pacman Frog

Emerald Pacman Frog is one of eight species of Pacman Frogs that exist in the wild. All eight species look relatively similar: they have the characteristic round body and horns above their eyes. Their coloration typically varies from brown to dark green with brown spots. These frogs change slightly in appearance as they get older.

The Ceratophrys ornata’s square head distinguishes it from other Pacman Frogs. They can have brown or green stripes or spots.

Habitat, Tank Conditions & Setup

Pacman Frogs like to burrow, so it is important to consider your frog’s substrate. Make sure the substrate is at least 4 inches thick to allow for digging. One of the best options for substrate is coconut fiber, which you can buy in bulk or at your local pet store. Coconut fiber is also a good choice because it retains moisture well, which is important since you need to be able to maintain humidity in your Pacman Frog’s tank. Ideally, the humidity in the tank should be between 70%-80%.

Mist your Pacman Frog’s substrate frequently to ensure you retain the proper level of humidity, but be mindful not to over mist; the substrate should not be wet, but damp.

In addition to humidity, you should also consider how you are going to heat your Pacman frog’s tank. The temperature of your frog’s tank should be up to 83° F during the day and can drop to around 70° F in the evening.

You should avoid using heaters that are placed under the tank as they can burn your frog, but keep in mind that an overhead light bulb can dry your frog out.

The temperature of your frog’s tank should always be warm, but it should never reach the high 80s. Keeping a thermometer in the tank will help you gauge when to make adjustments to the temperature.

What to Feed Your Pacman Frog

As stated, Pacman Frogs are opportunistic carnivores. That means they will eat just about anything, which is good news for you because it makes them relatively easy to care for. You should plan to feed your Pacman Frog crickets, earthworms, and roaches as their primary diet.

They can also occasionally eat mealworms, ants, mites, and larger prey such as snakes, baby mice, and even other frogs. If you primarily feed insects to your Pacman Frog, he should eat on a daily basis.

However, if you tend to feed him larger prey, you can cut back his feeding schedule to every few days. As with any pet, if you notice that your frog is becoming overweight, you should adjust how much and how often you feed him.

Keeping Your Pacman Frogs Healthy

In addition to the nutrients your frog will get from eating a variety of insects and vertebrates, you should also plan to feed your frog supplements. Frogs in captivity need dietary supplements because they simply can’t get the same level of diversity in their diet that they would get in the wild. In order to give your Pacman Frog supplements, you can simply dust his food with a special supplement formulated for frogs before placing it in his tank. Using a calcium supplement and a multivitamin will help keep your frog’s diet healthy and balanced.