Horned frogs do not need a tremendous amount of hands on care. You can find them in pet shops with
the name: Pac-Man Frog (don't let that fool you, they are not cute little computer animals). They need a
humid habitat (they come from the rainforests of South America) - so misting is required. They can be kept
in limited space, however mature frogs should be kept in a tank that is at least 20 gallons.. They do feed on
live food – primarily crickets and other small insects but mature frogs will eat small rodents THAT'S RIGHT SMALL RODENTS. They will need special care such as vitamin supplements and special lighting. It is best
not to play with them as you would guinea pigs and other small animals. They do have special needs in
their habitat and care. If you want a horned frog, you must be prepared to provide what your pet needs.
Average Size: - 4 to 8 inches long
Life Span: 5 to 7 years
Diet:
Provide a variety of live insects, such as crickets and mealworms; goldfish; frozen, thawed rodents,
warmed to room temperature; Dust the insects daily with a pure calcium supplement and once or twice
weekly with a vitamin/mineral supplement. Clean, fresh, filtered, chlorine- free water, changed daily. If you
are using tap water, let it sit for a day before using it for your pet – this essentially eliminates any chlorine
that will be present.
Feeding:
Feed growing frogs daily; feed adults once or twice a week; Obesity is a common problem in large
terrestrial frogs, regulate their diets carefully. If feeding your frog live rodents, do not leave them
unattended. Live rodents can injure the frog, sometimes fatally. Learn how to raise food for your
pet.
Housing Size:
Juveniles, 5 a-gallon tank minimum; full-grown male needs a 20+-gallon tank; keep only one horned
frog to a tank – they do not necessarily get along and may even kill each
other.
Temperature:
Maintain a range of 68 degrees F. to 80 degrees F., use a heat source when needed
Humidity:
Maintain humidity by misting or with a glass top over part of the screen lid
Substrate:
Provide a deep substrate, such as commercial mulch, bark chips, large gravel, sphagnum moss,
or
sterile potting soil
Water:
Provide a constant supply of clean, fresh, filtered, chlorine-free water in a shallow bowl
that cannot be tipped over and large enough for the frog to soak in and drink from;
replace water daily
Keep their environment very clean
Lighting:
Full spectrum lighting is only necessary for live plants. A UV can also be used since
it helps your pet process calcium.
Other Information:
Sedentary, aggressive, gluttonous, and cannibalistic when given the chance; awake
during the day; can overpower and swallow prey almost its own size
They have very delicate skin which can be harmed by oils from human hands;
handle with gloves
They shed periodically; after their skin is shed, they will eat it.
