My pac man hasnt eaten in a week, the temperature is good, and nothing has changed in the recent future to make him not want to eat. i have been feeding him crickets and meal worms, with the ocasional giant meal worm. any possible suggestions?
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My pac man isnt eating
marygr22
Jul 07, 2003 07:54 PM
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amazinglyricist
Jul 07, 2003 07:57 PM
Try haveing a bit more moisture. And how big is your frog so I can give you a basic feeding regiment?
snakeguy88
Jul 07, 2003 08:42 PM
It sounds somewhat normal. These frogs will typically go off feed randomly for a week or up to a month or more. I have had frogs go off feed for the better part of 3 or 4 months. As long as he holds his wait, don't worry about it. Just try feeding every few days, not every day so you don't stress the little guy out. Just curious, what are temps? Andy
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Andy Maddox
Houston Herp Key
The Reptizone
marygr22
Jul 08, 2003 03:13 AM
the temps are usually right at 80 degrees, i've had him for about 4 months and he is smaller than a baseball but larger than a golf ball. how will i know when he looks like he needs to be fed?
amazinglyricist
Jul 08, 2003 08:41 AM
Ok at about that size he should only be eating about 2 times a week. Go for something liek Tuesdays and Fridays, or Mondays and Thursdays, just so there is at least 2 days between the feedings and he has time to digest for 3 days after the 2 feedings. I only feed my baby horned frogs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, giving him 2 days in a row to get everything through their systems. And I feed them in small quantities.
lenny
Jul 08, 2003 11:17 AM
Does this apply to pixie frogs as well?
snakeguy88
Jul 09, 2003 12:24 AM
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Andy Maddox
Houston Herp Key
The Reptizone
snakeguy88
Jul 09, 2003 12:24 AM
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Andy Maddox
Houston Herp Key
The Reptizone
ginevive
Jul 08, 2003 11:18 AM
Is it burying tiself in the substrate? Sometimes they "brumate" which is a kind of temporary hibernation caused by temperatures being too cool or warm, or dry conditions, or somethimes for no apparent reason at all. My cranwell has gone 2/5 weeks without eating with no ill effects; sometimes they just don't feel like eating I guess. I would not worry too much and keep offering food once daily. Definately do not forcefeed; "if the frog is not eating, it is not digesting." A forcefeeding can shock the frog's digestive tract.
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*~Ginevive~*
ginevive
Jul 08, 2003 11:19 AM
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