how often do crabs eat?

For any and all questions about feeding, diet and different foods. Questions and posts about purchasing from stores should be made in the Shopping section.
Locked
User avatar

Topic author
purplepincher
Posts: 783
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:07 pm
Location: Topeka, Kansas

how often do crabs eat?

Post by purplepincher » Mon Mar 04, 2019 9:44 am

do crabs eat every day? i have noticed that my little guy always eats either during the night or in the afternoon, but some days i swear he just stops eating. do they eat and drink at a schedule?
I love my little Acorn! #besthermitcrabever
I also Love Jesus! My favorite food is doughnuts, my favorite drink is orange soda,
and my favorite color is gold! (I like shiny things)

I am also a Die hard Lego fan!

User avatar

angelbearpuppy
Posts: 350
Joined: Sat Jul 14, 2018 6:20 pm
Location: Texas

Re: how often do crabs eat?

Post by angelbearpuppy » Mon Mar 04, 2019 1:57 pm

Crabs eat every day. Just like you do. But they eat in such small amounts, that it is hardly ever noticeable. Especially if you put in a lot, and only have a few crabs. If they are living, they are eating. And as long as you feed them a healthy varied diet you do not have to worry.
I have owned Hermit Crabs for 2 Years

I have 1 E named Monkey and 2 PP named Shy Guy and Little P

I also own 1 PP named Dory who stays in my classroom

User avatar

Topic author
purplepincher
Posts: 783
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:07 pm
Location: Topeka, Kansas

Re: how often do crabs eat?

Post by purplepincher » Mon Mar 04, 2019 2:50 pm

ok, thank you so much! you are always a great help with my questions! :D
I love my little Acorn! #besthermitcrabever
I also Love Jesus! My favorite food is doughnuts, my favorite drink is orange soda,
and my favorite color is gold! (I like shiny things)

I am also a Die hard Lego fan!

User avatar

Hermiesguardian
Posts: 3029
Joined: Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:41 pm

Re: how often do crabs eat?

Post by Hermiesguardian » Mon Mar 04, 2019 8:52 pm

Also sometimes they eat the moss, the substrate and the bits of food that has fallen into the substrate. And I have come to find out that they actually store food in their shells. Guess it's for a late night or midmorning snack. Lol
raising son's dog, Dante. Husky/hound.
Raising daughter's hermit crabs, Shelder, Paras and Derek. Added 2 more of my own (of course) Pete and Stryper. Former mommy to 2 guinea pigs and beloved cat, Nissi

User avatar

Topic author
purplepincher
Posts: 783
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:07 pm
Location: Topeka, Kansas

Re: how often do crabs eat?

Post by purplepincher » Tue Mar 05, 2019 8:46 am

LOL
I love my little Acorn! #besthermitcrabever
I also Love Jesus! My favorite food is doughnuts, my favorite drink is orange soda,
and my favorite color is gold! (I like shiny things)

I am also a Die hard Lego fan!

User avatar

Overmountain1
Posts: 459
Joined: Tue Dec 11, 2018 12:20 pm

how often do crabs eat?

Post by Overmountain1 » Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:43 am

[quote="Hermiesguardian"And I have come to find out that they actually store food in their shells. Guess it's for a late night or midmorning snack. Lol[/quote]

Seriously?! That’s hysterical! I had no idea. Crazy crabbies...


Dave the Wondercrab~Patpat the Scaredy Cat~MaggieMoo-Dumbo~Billy

User avatar

Topic author
purplepincher
Posts: 783
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:07 pm
Location: Topeka, Kansas

Re: how often do crabs eat?

Post by purplepincher » Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:03 am

mine once tried to fit an entire peice of fruit salad in his shell, and i had no idea what he was doing... LOL

btw is it common for a crab to rub his claws and legs together and clean his eyes whith his mouth? mine did that for 5 min yesterday... also, welcome salsa back! he came up from his first succesful molt and regenerated his leg segment! i am so happy! acorn went right up to him and they just looked at each other for a long time. then acorn climbed a branch and salsa tried to fallow him. LOL they are best freinds.
I love my little Acorn! #besthermitcrabever
I also Love Jesus! My favorite food is doughnuts, my favorite drink is orange soda,
and my favorite color is gold! (I like shiny things)

I am also a Die hard Lego fan!

User avatar

Topic author
purplepincher
Posts: 783
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:07 pm
Location: Topeka, Kansas

Re: how often do crabs eat?

Post by purplepincher » Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:04 am

hey overmountain1, nice profile pic!
I love my little Acorn! #besthermitcrabever
I also Love Jesus! My favorite food is doughnuts, my favorite drink is orange soda,
and my favorite color is gold! (I like shiny things)

I am also a Die hard Lego fan!

User avatar

PinchersAndShells
Posts: 1343
Joined: Tue Aug 16, 2016 12:02 pm
Location: Ohio
Contact:

Re: how often do crabs eat?

Post by PinchersAndShells » Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:15 am

purplepincher wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:03 am
btw is it common for a crab to rub his claws and legs together and clean his eyes whith his mouth? mine did that for 5 min yesterday...
Yes, this is one of the ways they clean themselves. It's pretty interesting to watch.
4 PPs + 1 E = Dusty, Momo, Merle, Seasalt, & Elvis
2 Captive Bred PPs = Randy & Roxie
75 Gallon Crabitat | Crabbing Since 8.11.2015
https://www.instagram.com/pinchersandshells/

User avatar

odelayheehoo
Posts: 286
Joined: Sat Feb 16, 2019 4:36 pm
Location: Southern USA

Re: how often do crabs eat?

Post by odelayheehoo » Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:35 am

I feed my crabs every day or every other, and they most likely eat some of the food each time, but they won't eat if they aren't hungry.
Keeper Since 2016
75G - 10PP

User avatar

Topic author
purplepincher
Posts: 783
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:07 pm
Location: Topeka, Kansas

Re: how often do crabs eat?

Post by purplepincher » Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:42 am

now i know how crabs groom themselves. it is really cool! also, i feed mine in medium amounts each day. even if they dont eat it, they always have a choice.
I love my little Acorn! #besthermitcrabever
I also Love Jesus! My favorite food is doughnuts, my favorite drink is orange soda,
and my favorite color is gold! (I like shiny things)

I am also a Die hard Lego fan!

User avatar

GotButterflies
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 7242
Joined: Wed Aug 10, 2016 6:56 pm
Location: Florida
Contact:

Re: how often do crabs eat?

Post by GotButterflies » Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:55 pm

Hermiesguardian wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2019 8:52 pm
Also sometimes they eat the moss, the substrate and the bits of food that has fallen into the substrate. And I have come to find out that they actually store food in their shells. Guess it's for a late night or midmorning snack. Lol
I've never heard of this. They store water in their shells, and typically they drag food off and bury it for later.
Truly blessed to have incredible creatures, wonderful friends and my amazing family in my life!! I'm very thankful & grateful for all of them! www.thehealthyhermit.com

Locked