🐠 Fish & Amphibians

Pacman Frog

A round, ambush-hunting mouth with legs.

Pacman frogs are low-activity, burrowing frogs that sit and wait for food. They are easy to keep but not for handling — they bite.

Lifespan7–15 years
SizeSmall · 4–7 in
Care levelBeginner
Typical cost$10–25 / month
Great for
BeginnersSmall spacesSedentarySolitaryBitey
Pacman Frog

Photo: Melanie Mae Bryan from Greensboro, NC, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Care guide

Daily care

10–20 gallon tank with moist coconut fiber substrate; 75–82°F; high humidity.

Insects and earthworms; avoid regular rodent feeding.

Not needed.

Keep the substrate clean and damp.

Health

Common health concerns

Know what to watch for. Early detection makes most of these far easier and cheaper to treat.

  • Obesity
  • Impaction
  • Red leg
  • Dehydration
Veterinary care

Vet visits

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This guide is general information, not veterinary advice. Costs are rough U.S. estimates for food, supplies and routine care. Always consult a licensed veterinarian about your pet’s needs.