{"product_id":"pacman-frog-super-pikachu","title":"Pacman Frog (Super Pikachu)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"243\"\u003ePacman Frog (Super Pikachu)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceratophrys cranwelli\u003cbr data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacman Frog, Super Pikachu Pacman Frog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"354\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"494\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 4–7 inches (10–18 cm), with females slightly larger and heavier-bodied than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Pikachu Pacman Frogs display a vivid, bright yellow body with subtle orange or red accents. They retain the broad, flattened head and large mouth characteristic of Ceratophrys species, with prominent cranial ridges (“horns”) above the eyes. Skin is smooth, thick, and slightly waxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to northern Argentina, Paraguay, and southern Brazil, inhabiting grasslands, savannas, and forest edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial ambush predators inhabiting leaf-littered forest floors. They prefer moist, shaded areas and spend much of their time partially buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sedentary sit-and-wait predator. Highly territorial and aggressive toward conspecifics and other amphibians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1231\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single adult should be housed in an 18 × 18 × 18 inches (45 × 45 × 45 cm) enclosure. Larger adults may benefit from a 24 × 18 × 18 inches (60 × 45 × 45 cm) enclosure for additional floor space. Provide a deep substrate of coco fibre or soil topped with leaf litter to allow burrowing. Include cork flats, low hides, and dense ground cover for security. A shallow water dish should be available for soaking and refreshed daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eWarm area: 80–85°F (27–29°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eCool area: 72–75°F (22–24°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eHumidity: 65–80%, maintained with regular misting and a damp substrate without waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-intensity lighting with a 12-hour light cycle is sufficient. Low-level UVB may be beneficial but is not essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed a variety of appropriately sized insects such as crickets, roaches, and earthworms. Occasional pinky mice may be offered to adults. All prey should be gut-loaded and dusted with calcium; multivitamins provided periodically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly sedentary and partially buried. Feeding is sudden and aggressive. Handling should be minimal to prevent stress and defensive biting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003e• House singly—highly aggressive and cannibalistic\u003cbr data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e• Avoid overfeeding to prevent obesity\u003cbr data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003e• Use feeding tongs to prevent bites\u003cbr data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003e• Keep substrate clean and moist to prevent skin infections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2665\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003eTaxonomy Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"3180\"\u003ePacman Frogs belong to the genus \u003cstrong data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003eCeratophrys\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of the family \u003cstrong data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003eCeratophryidae\u003c\/strong\u003e, a group of robust, terrestrial frogs known for their ambush predation strategy. Members of this family are native to South America and are characterized by broad, flattened heads, large mouths, and strong hind limbs adapted for sudden lunges on prey. Ceratophrys cranwelli is one of the better-known species in the family, valued for its distinctive cranial “horns” and wide gape used for ambush hunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3185\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3235\"\u003eSuper Pikachu (polygenic):\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces vivid bright yellow coloration with subtle orange or red accents. 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