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by ryp
Mon Sep 27, 2021 4:11 pm
Forum: Crab Behavior
Topic: Crab Stays in One Spot
Replies: 8
Views: 2184

Re: Crab Stays in One Spot

forgot to update, but he molted a week ago and has been moving around much more! 😊 I've been having a similar issue. One of mine hasn't left the inside of the coconut in days. There was no movement upon adjusting the coconut. Could be dead, could be molting. Its hard to tell and i rather not acciden...
by ryp
Sun Aug 22, 2021 6:52 pm
Forum: Crab Behavior
Topic: Crab Stays in One Spot
Replies: 8
Views: 2184

Re: Crab Stays in One Spot

JoeHermits wrote:
Sun Aug 22, 2021 6:08 pm
It’s most likely personality, especially if he’s new. That behavior is normal for new crabs. If he’s still alive then I would leave him be.


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alright! ty :)
by ryp
Sun Aug 22, 2021 11:02 am
Forum: Crab Behavior
Topic: Crab Stays in One Spot
Replies: 8
Views: 2184

Crab Stays in One Spot

One of my crabs has basically always stayed in one spot since I got him two months ago; I have even upgraded their tank size but kept the driftwood that was in their old tank (where his spot is) and he goes to the exact same place he used to. The first couple of days I had him he explored the tank b...
by ryp
Fri Jul 02, 2021 3:04 pm
Forum: New Crabs and New Crab Owners
Topic: Pics of my First Crabs
Replies: 2
Views: 635

Re: Pics of my First Crabs

unfortunately my shy crab passed away last night i believe due to PPS.. i got another today since i only had two before, and didnt want my other to be lonely, i am watching more closely now for lethargy than before here is a pic - https://imgur.com/gallery/rjtCLVb this one i have named Funny, not su...
by ryp
Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:16 pm
Forum: New Crabs and New Crab Owners
Topic: New Crab Owner
Replies: 7
Views: 873

Re: New Crab Owner

thank u!! 😄
by ryp
Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:10 pm
Forum: New Crabs and New Crab Owners
Topic: New Crab Owner
Replies: 7
Views: 873

Re: New Crab Owner

hi !! thanks for the welcome!
by ryp
Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:09 pm
Forum: New Crabs and New Crab Owners
Topic: Pics of my First Crabs
Replies: 2
Views: 635

Pics of my First Crabs

finally got a few pics of my crabs! https://imgur.com/gallery/ClQtyNQ the first two pics are of my curious female hermie, who i thought was male before yesterday, exploring her tank. the third pic is of my shy, sweet hermie, who i believe is also female, eating some blueberries after she got home fo...
by ryp
Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:06 pm
Forum: New Crabs and New Crab Owners
Topic: New Crab Owner
Replies: 7
Views: 873

Re: New Crab Owner

Hey welcome. Congrats on the new guys, hopefully they are settling in well. My only suggestion is the sand looks really damp, it may be at risk of a flood and that I can only see one visible water dish. Hopefully there's two in their and its just my bad eyesight? yes there are two! the other is in ...
by ryp
Mon Jun 28, 2021 7:42 pm
Forum: New Crabs and New Crab Owners
Topic: New Crab Owner
Replies: 7
Views: 873

New Crab Owner

hi, im ryp, i am 17 and just got two hermit crabs a day ago - my first hermit crabs ever :) i believe one is male and one is female; the males name is guts and the female has no name yet, if she turns out to be male her name would be griffith (i just rewatched the berserk series lol) but ill likely ...