• About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Affiliate Disclousre
  • Contact
MyPetCareJoy
  • Reptiles
    • Bearded Dragons
      • Starter Kit
      • Food
      • Morphs
      • Leash and Harness
      • UVB Bulb
      • Water Drippers
    • Gecko
      • Leopard gecko
      • Crested Gecko
    • Iguana
    • Chameleon
    • Anole
    • Snakes
      • Ball Python
      • Corn snake
    • Turtle
    • Tortoise
  • Dogs
    • Affenhuahua
    • Affenpinscher
    • Afador
    • Afghan Hound
    • Airedale Terrier
    • Akbash
    • Akita
      • Akita Chow
    • Alaskan Klee Kai
    • Alaskan Malamute
    • American Eskimo Dog
    • Bulldog
  • Small Pets
    • Amphibians
      • Frogs
    • Rodents
      • Guinea pig
    • Rabbit
  • Cats
  • Aquariums
  • Birds
No Result
View All Result
  • Reptiles
    • Bearded Dragons
      • Starter Kit
      • Food
      • Morphs
      • Leash and Harness
      • UVB Bulb
      • Water Drippers
    • Gecko
      • Leopard gecko
      • Crested Gecko
    • Iguana
    • Chameleon
    • Anole
    • Snakes
      • Ball Python
      • Corn snake
    • Turtle
    • Tortoise
  • Dogs
    • Affenhuahua
    • Affenpinscher
    • Afador
    • Afghan Hound
    • Airedale Terrier
    • Akbash
    • Akita
      • Akita Chow
    • Alaskan Klee Kai
    • Alaskan Malamute
    • American Eskimo Dog
    • Bulldog
  • Small Pets
    • Amphibians
      • Frogs
    • Rodents
      • Guinea pig
    • Rabbit
  • Cats
  • Aquariums
  • Birds
No Result
View All Result
MyPetCareJoy
No Result
View All Result
Home Small Pets Amphibians Frogs

Baby Pacman Frog Feeding Guide

Anna Stevenson by Anna Stevenson
March 11, 2023
in Frogs
0
Baby Pacman Frog Feeding Guide
0
SHARES
239
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you.

Pacman frogs are cute, little, adorable pets, and you can have one if you wish to keep an adorable pet at home without much hassle. Pacman frogs can be brought as babies. But taking care of the baby needs proper knowledge, and that is how you will be able to raise a lively and happy matured Pacman frog.

Contents

How much does the baby Pacman frog eat?

You should feed the baby Pacman frog two to three times a week. Feeding is an important part of the growth process of the Pacman frog. But overfeeding may cause digestion problems as well as obesity. So make sure that the food you are giving to the Pacman frog is healthy and helps them in growing.

How important are vitamins and minerals are for Pacman babies?

You must dust the insects that you feed the Pacman baby with vitamin powders. Gut loading is another process of making the Pacman babies having the nutrients. You can add the vitamin and mineral in powder form to the roaches and the crickets so the inner health, as well as the immunity of the baby Pacman frog, is boosted.

Baby Pacman Frog

How long do the baby Pacman frogs survive without food?

This seems to be a very unnatural situation under which the pet frog can starve. But there can be such situations and the owner must be aware of the fact that the baby Pacman frog can survive without food for a week. So in case of any mishap, you can expect the baby Pacman frog to stay alive and it will have a chance to be rejuvenated.

In the case of some healthy Pacman frogs, staying without food for a month is also possible, though weight loss and other ill effects of starvation will be seen in their physique.

Why the baby Pacman frog stays skinny?

The diet can be the prior reason for the baby Pacman frog not looking healthy. This insectivorous pet needs the proper amount of food to stay healthy and if it is not eating in proper portions then it will become skinny, as the body fat will be melted to provide its necessary energy.

You should offer a variety of insects like crickets, wax worms, silkworms, or mealworms. Always maintain the portion size which is important to keep the health condition.

At which time should you feed the baby Pacman?

This may seem odd to the first-time owners of the Pacman frogs, but the night is the time of feeding for the Pacman frogs. This amphibian creature is nocturnal and they stay active during the night. The food, that is, the worms is better served alive as they love to hunt for their food.

Why the baby Pacman frog stops eating or eats less?

Pacman frogs are ferocious eaters, which means, they eat whenever they are served food.  So if your baby Pacman frog is not eating properly, you must try to find the reason as this can lead to many severe illnesses.

Monotonous diet

Pacman frogs love to eat a variety of food. For them, the different kinds of worms are suitable and not a single type of food or worm is preferred. So if you offer it only a single kind of worm, then it may refuse to eat or leave uneaten food.

Inadequate temperature and humidity

If the shelter of the baby Pacman frog is not having the right atmosphere, that is, the proper amount of heat, humidity, and light, then it can affect the health of the pet. Also, it will disturb their digestion process and as a result, their hunger will diminish. So you should know the adequate temperature for the Pacman frog terrarium is 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit in the daytime and at nighttime, it should be around 65 degrees.

Keep the humidity between 50 to 80 percent, and the UVB light should be there to provide them the necessary rays.

A smaller or bigger tank

For the baby Pacman frog, the size should be 5 gallons. If you are offering them a smaller tank, then it may cause them discomfort, which is another cause of a decrease in hunger.

If the tank is too big, like the regular 10 or 20 gallons one, then it will be a massive place for the baby Pacman frog. It may go under anxiety as the vastness of the space will be disturbing for it. So if you have bought a large tank keeping in mind that you have to change the tank soon enough when the frog will grow, then use a divider. This is a smart way to change the size of the tank as and when necessary.

Also, there is a slight difference in the tank size for male and female Pacman frogs. Male ones can sufficiently live in a 10-gallon tank but for the female ones, you need a 20-gallon tank. Female Pacman frogs get bigger in size than their male counterparts, so if you are adopting a baby Pacman frog, know its gender and arrange for the right sized tank.

Difficult substrate

Providing substrate is a great idea for the baby Pacman frogs. If you plan not to provide the substrate and manage the shelter of the Pacman by offering a paper towel, then be aware that the frog can get harmed by falling over the hard surface. Frogs love to jump and thus, the baby Pacman can jump on the bare floor which can cause some injury.

The substrate quality for the tank of the baby Pacman should have all the below-mentioned qualities.

It should be moist enough to allow the baby Pacman to breathe. The frogs breathe through their skin and for that they need to stay within a hydrated atmosphere. They also sometimes dig into the substrate and go inside the burrow. Then the moist substrate will offer them a proper airing.

Do not use some dust-like substrate as that can cause impaction. This is a grave cause for hunger loss. Also, impaction is a serious problem that can also be lethal. So make sure that the substrate is something like coco fiber which will not be devoured by the baby Pacman.

Change of place

Newly brought baby Pacman may refuse to eat for a few days, as the new atmosphere may make it tensed and anxious. Within two days it will be adjusted to its new habitat and start eating regularly.

Sometimes it can be that the frog is not used to the feeding process. If you have tried feeding with hand and the frog has not eaten, then use a tong to offer the food. Also, live insects will be better than dead ones.

Sickness

This is a serious issue when the baby Pacman frog is facing some kind of ailment. Frogs fall sick rarely, and that is one of the causes of their popularity as pets. But even the healthiest creature can fall sick. So if you have tried different kinds of worms, checked the temperature and humidity level of the enclosure, and provided with the right kind of substrate and still the baby is refusing to eat, then you should check the creature with a harp vet.

There can be issues with the parasites which often infest any body part of the frogs and other pets. Also, there can be several kinds of fungal infections that may cause pain and thus the frog may refuse to eat. Get it checked that makes sure that the regular eating habit resumes, keeping the baby frog healthy and growing.

More:

  • Why is My PacMan Frog Pale?
  • 10 Signs of an Unhealthy Pacman Frog
  • How to Set Up a Pacman Frog Enclosure?
  • How to tell Pacman frog age?
Previous Post

5 Best Substrate For A Pacman Frog

Next Post

Why Is Your Bearded Dragon Dragging Its Back Legs?

Anna Stevenson

Anna Stevenson

Dr. Anna is certified, professional Veterinary Doctor. She have been a practicing Veterinarian for more than 2 years. She loves to write and educate pet owners about proper care and healthy lifestyles for their pets.

Related Posts

Best Supplements For Pacman Frog
Frogs

Best Supplements For Pacman Frog

March 11, 2023
5 Best Lighting For Pacman Frogs
Frogs

5 Best Lighting For Pacman Frogs

March 11, 2023
Best Food For Pacman Frog
Frogs

5 Best Food For Pacman Frog

March 11, 2023
Best Plants For Pacman Frog
Frogs

10 Best Plants For Pacman Frog

March 11, 2023
5 Best Pacman Frog Enclosure
Frogs

5 Best Pacman Frog Enclosure

March 11, 2023
Pacman Frog Temperature Requirements
Frogs

Pacman Frog Temperature Requirements | The Complete Guide

March 11, 2023
Next Post
Why Is Your Bearded Dragon Dragging Its Back Legs

Why Is Your Bearded Dragon Dragging Its Back Legs?

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent

brown and black ferret

7 Best Ferret Playpen

May 28, 2025
ferrets

7 Best Ferret for Hammocks

May 25, 2025
Best bowls for hedgehog

7 Best Bowls For Hedgehog

May 24, 2025
basenji

5 Best Automatic Dog Feeder For Basenji

January 1, 2025

POPULAR

  • Best Dehumidifier for Bearded Dragons

    6 Best Dehumidifier for Bearded Dragons

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Can Rabbits Swim?

    2 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Bearded Dragon no UVB symptoms

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Best 5 Safe Plants For Leopard Geckos

    61 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 10 Best Plants For Pacman Frog

    10 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
MyPetCareJoy

Mypetcarejoy.com is a free source of expert and researched information on pets, providing useful information on the food, tips and tools that will help you to take care of your Pet.

Disclosure :As an Amazon associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We do not intend to provide veterinary advice. While we provide information resources etc, the content here is not a substitute for veterinary guidance.

Follow Us

Discover

  • Afador
  • Affenhuahua
  • Affenpinscher
  • Afghan Hound
  • Airedale Terrier
  • Akbash
  • Akita
  • Akita Chow
  • Alaskan Klee Kai
  • Alaskan Malamute
  • American Eskimo Dog
  • American Foxhound
  • American Hairless Terrier
  • American Leopard Hound
  • American Pugabull
  • Amphibians
  • Anole
  • Ba-Shar
  • Ball Python
  • Basenji
  • Basset Hound
  • Beagle
  • Bearded Dragons
  • Bulldog
  • Chameleon
  • Chinese water dragon
  • Coonhound
  • Corn snake
  • Crested Gecko
  • Dogs
  • Ferret
  • Foxeagle
  • Frogs
  • General
  • Gerbil
  • Guinea pig
  • Hedgehog
  • iguana
  • leopard gecko
  • lizards
  • Rabbit
  • Reptiles
  • Savannah Monitor
  • Tortoise
  • Turtle

Recent

brown and black ferret

7 Best Ferret Playpen

May 28, 2025
ferrets

7 Best Ferret for Hammocks

May 25, 2025
  • About
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2020 Mypetcarejoy - Premium tips for your Pet Care.

No Result
View All Result
  • Reptiles
  • Aquariums
  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Dogs
    • Afador
    • Affenhuahua
    • Affenpinscher
    • Afghan Hound
    • Airedale Terrier
    • Akbash
    • Akita
    • Akita Chow
    • Alaskan Klee Kai
    • Alaskan Malamute
    • American Eskimo Dog
    • Bulldog
    • Coonhound
  • Reptiles
    • lizards
      • Bearded Dragons
      • Chameleon
      • Crested Gecko
      • iguana
      • Savannah Monitor
      • Anole
      • leopard gecko
    • Snakes
      • Ball Python
      • Corn snake
    • Tortoise
    • Turtle
  • Small Pets
    • Chinese water dragon
    • Rabbit
    • Rodents
      • Guinea pig
    • Amphibians
      • Frogs

© 2020 Mypetcarejoy - Premium tips for your Pet Care.