Regenerate small pincher?

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Regenerate small pincher?

Post by Guest » Thu Jan 26, 2006 3:37 am

just rescued 3 crabbies in bad condition from a local pet store, 2 had a lost limb while the last 1 had a lost limb and his small pincher was gone...will it able to grow the lost small pincher back during molting? :( I have not yet identify the species yet...


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Post by Guest » Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:52 am

I'm no expert, ut from what I've learned, yes he should get it back. I'm sure a more experienced crabber will come along soon to ive you a beter answer.


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Post by Guest » Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:34 am

yep, he'll grow it back, maybe not in his first molt, but he will within two or three molts.

if you can post pics we can identify the species!


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Post by Guest » Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:33 pm

I had a micro that was missing half of it's small pincher and it regenerated in one molt. Larger crabs might take a few molts.


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Post by Guest » Fri Jan 27, 2006 1:47 pm

thx all for the prompt replies~! :) It saddens me to see the condition they are in right now...without limb and pincher...

I sure will try to get some pics of them but they are now destressing now in the ISO tank. When i got them home and put them in the ISO tank, all 3 bascially made a mad rush for the drinking water pool clambering in one after another, followed by the salt water pool. After which all made a beeline for the food dish i had placed in the ISO for them. 2 hours later i checked on the food dish, all the food inside was gone...and the drinking water pool was near empty and i had to refill it up... :shock:

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