Ideal temperatures for a PacMan frog are very crucial for their overall health and well-being. Find out the optimal temperature ranges for PacMan frogs at different stages of life.
In our article, What Is a PacMan Frog?, we mentioned that PacMan frogs originate from the tropical jungle areas of South America. This means the PacMan frog is native to a place that has warm temperatures and high levels of humidity.
Understanding this is very important because successfully keeping PacMan frogs in captivity means we must replicate their native conditions as much as possible.
Replicating their natural environment as much as possible is crucial for good health and a long life span. Maintaining ideal temperatures for a PacMan frog promotes a healthy appetite, normal activity, and a strong immune system.
Let’s learn what those ideal temperatures are during each stage of a PacMan frog’s life.
The Ideal Temperatures for a Baby PacMan Frog
The ideal temperatures vary for PacMan frogs depending on their age. Younger horned frogs generally require a little more heat than adults to help support their rapid growth.
Most of the time PacMan frogs are acquired as pets when they are babies, usually about one inch in diameter.
Baby PacMan frogs (1 – 3 inches in diameter) require temperatures ranging from 77°F to 82°F (25°C to 27.7°C) during the daytime and 70°F to 75°F (21.1°C to 23.8°C) at night.
| Period of Day | Ideal Temperature Range |
|---|---|
| Daytime | 77°F - 82°F (25°C to 27.7°C) |
| Nighttime | 70°F - 75°F (21.1°C to 23.8°C) |
The Ideal Temperatures for an Adult PacMan Frog
Adult PacMan frogs can thrive with a bit lower temperatures than babies since heat requirements lessen as their metabolism and nutrition requirements change.
Adult PacMan frogs (over 3 inches in diameter) require temperatures ranging from 75° to 80°F (23.8°C to 26.6°C) during the daytime and 65° to 70°F (18.3°C to 21.1°C) at night.
| Period of Day | Ideal Temperature Range |
|---|---|
| Daytime | 75°F - 80°F (23.8°C to 26.6°C) |
| Nighttime | 65°F - 70°F (18.3°C to 21.1°C) |
Ideal Temperatures = Ideal Health
Maintaining ideal temperatures for a PacMan frog is very important for their overall health. One of the biggest causes of death with captive-raised PacMan frogs is temperatures that are too low resulting in loss of appetite, stunted growth, and weakened immune system.
It is never a good idea to guess terrarium temperatures. Always use a high quality thermometer to continually monitor and adjust temperatures within your PacMan frog terrarium.
To assist with keeping optimum temperatures, connect heating devices to a thermostat. A thermostat will control the heating device so temperatures do not become too low or too high within the terrarium.
What can I use to safely warm my frogs terrarium up? For daytime… Like when we are away at work etc… Thanks
i use a blue light i have had zilla for a few days and it seems to work i guess she burrys herself alote so i dont really know
you should use a heat mat that is the right amount of wats and size for your tank/habitat
Would turning on the aircon be advisable if I’m staying in a naturally humid country?