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Hermit Crabs
I just re-did my tank today. I went out to the pet store to take a look at the "crabby" things they had, and found their crab tank in a state of mortal peril. I went up to the front, determined to gripe about the conditions but expecting to be brushed off. However, to my wonderful surprise, the assistant manager was in and she was actually INTERESTED in what I had to say. She made me write down my suggestions, and had me go over to the tank with her and discuss some simple changes that could be made. She even took notes as I spoke! She said she'd give the notes to the manager tomorrow, and hopefully get things resolved. The conditions in that tank were GOD AWFUL, so I'm really hoping she took everything to heart as she seems to have done. I'll go back in a few days and let you guys know.
Anyway, here's my tank - two Purple Pincher crabbies live here. One is missing his big pincher after a bad molt. But a bad molt is better than a failed molt (death), and he has only been with me for two months. He's still de-stressing from his terrible pet-store life.
Here's the poor guy hiding:
He's really shy since he can't defend himself. He did change shells after his molt, though. That's a good sign!
If anyone needs help with hermits, btw - I'd be glad to help. I've done more research than any normal human being should...
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Re: Hermit Crabs
Your tank looks great!! Molting time is scary. I'll be interested to see how the pincher will look after the next molt - if it's full sized. My kids' crabs arrived with all of the points broken off their legs. Amazing how after molting they look so perfect - pointy & hairy! They are such fun animals.
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Re: Hermit Crabs
nice setup...we used to have hermit crabs. Them little buggers are crazy.
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Re: Hermit Crabs
Awww, cute pics.
I'd actually considered getting some hermit crabs for my kids. What type of temps do you provide for yours?
You're setups look wonderful.
Christie
Reptile Geek
Cause when push comes to shove you taste what you're made of
You might bend, till you break cause its all you can take
On your knees you look up decide you've had enough
You get mad you get strong wipe your hands shake it off
Then you Stand
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Re: Hermit Crabs
hermit crabs are on my list of critters I'd like when I have more space. My room is pretty much full until my tortoise gets big enough to live outside. They are really adorable, I love their little eyes. I have only really seen them at pet stores, and they are pretty boring there, but I know they have much more potential when given the proper conditions. I really love those pics, mindibun! Very soulful eyes!
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Re: Hermit Crabs
awww i love crabbys i used to have a alot of freshwater crab when i was like 10
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Re: Hermit Crabs
i had a few hermit crabs as a kid, after a while they umm croaked and i made a pet cemetary out back for them, after that I had hamsters, then they joined the crabs in the cemetary
starts singing " I dont wanna be buried in a pet cemetary"
ok im just really bored tonight and off the wall
Stacey
1.2 Shih Tzu's (Bert, Lea, Maci)
1.1.0 Crested Gecko (Sparx, Skylar)
***really badly want an albino, butter and a carmel ball and a creamsicle crested gecko***
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