[Zoodulcis]

You did the whole thing right, the way more people should do pet acquisition. Read up first, and only then, make the purchase. It’s more rare than it should be. Your preparation is probably why he has made it to the ripe old age of 12. Is he your only pet?

[Zoodulcis]

Baby frogs often will not eat off tongs readily, but they will given enough time. Right after newly acquiring one is not a good time and can be stressful for them. I would put in fewer crickets, and add some well-coated earthworms sooner rather than later.

[Zoodulcis]

Looks like you just got him! Is he your first?

[Zoodulcis]

She seems like a real character! Is she your very first Leo?

[Zoodulcis]

Geronimo!!! I hope she always lands safely. How old is she?

[Zoodulcis]

Gus sounds like a grumpy old man alright. Plainly, he has an awesome home there with you, and a very patient and understanding owner. I gave you a critter gold for sure. Why do you get a horned frog those many years ago?

[Zoodulcis]

Charlie can hardly be blamed…she is one hot mamma!

[Zoodulcis]

Does she provide company for Charlie?

[Zoodulcis]

Really sweet picture. Charlie looks very patient! How old is Charlie?

[Zoodulcis]

That is one awesome grin. She’s a nice big girl for six months. Is she your first beardie?

[Zoodulcis]

Greetings, many new owners of pac man frogs try to get their pet to eat immediately. It is an act of love, but these frogs can go without food for quite a while and relocating them to a new home often stresses them. They respond by losing their appetite. This is not a cause for concern. Stop pressuring him to eat for now, and give him space for at least a week, then offer him what you have been told is his favorite food. If that is crickets, be sure not to leave any hanging around in the habitat. If not eaten, they may begin to chew on him.

The temperature is OK, if a bit low. If you are in a region where winters are particularly cold and your house ambient temperature drops, a second mat may be useful, as long as there is somewhere in the habitat that is unheated. That way he can take advantage of the temperature gradient to suit himself and not overheat.

I cannot advise on the probe and its behavior, as I have never used that product.

[Zoodulcis]

I’m afraid the audio was too weak to be helpful. But your list of food items may hold a key. For now, focus on making sure that he stays hydrated at this difficult time by making sure that he soaks in his bowl for at least 20 minutes per day. Also, for now, do not offer roaches, meal worms or crickets. If there is something stuck in his throat, food with chitinous shells may make the problem worse. It’s possible that it is not an obstruction, but rather a respiratory infection, however, I don’t have enough information to suggest that this is probably the case.

[Zoodulcis]

It’s hard to be certain, but it certainly doesn’t sound good. Given what you have said about the skin, there is a possibility of chitrid if she has been exposed to other amphibians. What is more likely is impaction of some kind. If the alimentary tract is badly blocked, she will not be able to eat, because there’s nowhere for the food to go. It definitely sounds like a trip to the vet is called for, but until then, a forced bath will help keep her hydrated. The skin wrinkling may be due to dehydration and the bath will help a lot. She needs to be bathed for 20 minutes daily, and the humidity in her habitat raised.

What sort of substrate is she kept on?

[Zoodulcis]

Would sort of things do you feed him?

[Zoodulcis]

Which one is in the photo?

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