Ceratophrys ornata is endemic to South America. This species is considered one of the largest and hardiest species in the horned frog family. They are definitely a great choice for beginner.

Highlights:

Great Beginner Frog
Bright to dark Green/Tan with Brown Spots with significant amounts or red interspersed
Bold
Voracious Appetite

Name: Ceratophrys ornata is commonly called The Ornate Horned Frog or Bell's Horned Frog.

Recommended Terrarium Size: Pac-Man frogs are sit-and-wait predators. Because of this, caging does not need to be spacious. Babies can be kept in small, plastic reptile enclosures, whereas adults can be caged in enclosures of 10 to 20 gallons.

Temperature: 75-85

Humidity: Pac-Man Frogs require moderately high humidity and are best kept at 60-80% humidity. Providing ventilation is

Size: 1.25”-1.5” at time of sale. Adult females may be up to 5" in length, with males slightly smaller.

Age: With proper care, they can live up to and over 5 years. Reports of 8-10-year-old animals abound, and many hobbyists routinely keep PacMan frogs for 4-5 years.

Feeding: Guppies, frozen tilapia fillet, crickets, Hikari Pac Attack dusted with calcium/vitamin.

Social Behavior: These frogs are loners and will eat each other. Housing them individually is strongly recommended. Even when starting out with several frogs, when housed together you'll typically end up with one.

Breeding: Pac-Man Frogs are produced in large numbers for the pet trade

Natural Range: In the wild, The Ornate Pac-Man Frogs are native to the Pampean region of Argentina (Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Entre Ríos, La Pampa, Mendoza and Santa Fe), Uruguay (Rocha and San José), and Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, from 0-500m asl.

Adult Male High Red Ornate #2