How to Set Up a Basic Terrarium for a Horned Frog

Horned frogs, which are also called Pac Man frogs because of their hunting patterns, are one of the easiest amphibian pets to take care of. Setting up a proper terrarium for a horned frog is important for keeping it alive and healthy, but there is little work required for actually making the terrarium itself. When setting up a habitat for a pet horned frog, there are several important factors that need to be considered, such as the heat and humidity of the terrarium.

Things You'll Need

  • 10-gal. glass terrarium
  • Under tank heating pad
  • Bedding
  • Water
  • Spray bottle
  • Food
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Instructions

    • 1

      Set up the terrarium in an area that does not receive much light. Horned frogs are nocturnal creatures and their fragile skin can be damaged by exposure to too much sunlight.

    • 2

      Use a heating pad that is placed beneath your terrarium. The terrarium should be kept at a temperature of 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Using a heat lamp to help maintain the heat of the terrarium is not recommended as it can dry out and damage the Pac Man frog's skin.

    • 3

      Set up bedding in your terrarium. If you use gravel, place it so that it slopes down at one end, creating a pool of water for your horned frog. A shredded coconut husk bedding or a bedding of sphagnum moss will be better than gravel as it will not require a pool of water, but bedding and moss should be kept moist.

    • 4

      Spray the inside of your terrarium with a gentle mist of water once a day. This will be enough to maintain the proper humidity for your horned frog.

    • 5

      Feed your Pac Man frog a varied diet of insects, including crickets, mealworms, earth worms and roaches.