Why does my Pacman frog hide all the time?

[Wembily]

Hi folks,

I am very new to raising a frog and recently got a Pacman frog (Ornate Horn Frog) because it looked real cool and it my department's mascot.

I have him in a ten gallon tank with that moss stuff that expands in water (jungle moss?), a small water cup (not deep enough for him to drown in) and a few decorations.

My question is, why does he burrow all the time? It looks like I am raising a tank of dirt and moss. lol

[Grimm]

Because that is what those type of frogs do...They are never out in the open unless they want to fill their mouths with food.

[Wembily]

Ah yes, I see that they are ambush predators. Too cool. Thanks. I know that was a lame newbee question. I appreciate the help.

[Darktoad]

Try giving the frog some type of shelter where it feels partially concealed, but where you can still see it when you want to.

[Wembily]

Thank you all so much for all of your help.

I'm thinking of also getting one of those repti-foggers to increase humidity in there for him too.

Once again, thank you for your help.

[beckdg]

if you're looking at the repti-foggers i highly suggest you do a search for ultrasonic humidifier on this site. if you diy one of them i really think you're likely to be much better off than with a herp fogger.

[claymore]

I would also switch out the jungle moss for Eco-Earth, or any other coco Fiber product... When Pacman frogs eat, they are not to careful to avoid eating some substrate. The problem with moss is that the frogs can't pass it through their digestive system. Which causes impaction.

Here is a good care sheet.
http://www.totallyterrariums.com/pacmancaresheet

[Wembily]

Ok that sounds good. Thank you all for the great information that you all have given me.

It looks like ole Jabba has already started to grow! I never see him eat, but the crickets are always gone and he looks to be fatter, so I guess that is a step in the right direction. When I can, I'll take a pic of him and upload it for anyone that cares.

Once again, thank you all for the help. This new addition to my office has really made my workers happy.

[claymore]

I'm glad that we helped! And we love all LOVE pictures too!!!

[Wembily]

Also, I think he gets excited when I get near his cage. When I get near, I see one area (the area he's hiding) start to puff up and down like he's breathing hard or something. He does not do this if I pick him up.

Anyway, I'll try bringing my digital tomorrow so I can take some pics. Take care everyone!