Bitten by a Pacman Frog? Simple Ways to Break Free and Handle It!

When looking at a Pacman frog, we often get captivated by its cute appearance, gradually forgetting that it has teeth.
In fact, we should always approach a Pacman frog with caution because getting bitten might not be as fun as it sounds!

So, what should you do if you get bitten by a Pacman frog?

First, it's important to understand that Pacman frogs are ground-dwelling creatures with very poor eyesight.
Anything that moves or wiggles in front of them, whether it's a living creature or our fingers, might be mistaken for food, or they might perceive it as a threat.
To protect themselves, they may respond with a bite.

"I was just trying to feed it, but I got bitten!"

Typically, when feeding a Pacman frog, it's best to use a pair of long tweezers, about 18 cm in length, to hold the food and offer it to the frog.
Avoid using your fingers to hand-feed the frog as much as possible.

🐸 What should you do if you accidentally get bitten?

If you get bitten, the most important thing is to stay calm and not try to forcibly pull the frog off your hand.

Here are two simple methods to help you escape:
 

1. Using a Hard Object to Break Free

When a Pacman frog bites you, you can use a nearby feeding tong to make the frog release its grip.
Pacman frogs are used to eating soft foods like pellets or live prey, so gently prying its mouth open with a hard object will signal that what it’s biting isn’t food. The frog will naturally let go.

2. Water Immersion Method

As the name suggests, this method involves immersing the bitten area, along with the frog, into water.
Once the frog feels it can't breathe, it will release its bite. However, this method may take 5 to 10 minutes, so patience is required.

Check out Peter's video to learn more about caring for horned frogs!