Straws?

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Straws?

Post by Emm33333 » Thu Jan 05, 2017 6:16 am

Anyone know where to get some good Strawberrys?
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Re: Straws?

Post by daws409 » Thu Jan 05, 2017 7:15 am

I got my 3 back in August from elite inverts .com and paid 40 for overnight shipping. Order on Mon, Tues, or Wed so they don't get stuck over weekend. I personally would wait til warmer months to have them shipped since they require much warmer temps than other species.... Say May through September

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Re: Straws?

Post by Emm33333 » Thu Jan 05, 2017 7:31 am

Thanks! I don't know if I'm getting one but I'd really like to!
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Re: Straws?

Post by PinchersAndShells » Thu Jan 05, 2017 1:39 pm

Hmm.... so there are reputable sources to buy LHC online? Interesting
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Re: Straws?

Post by aussieJJDude » Fri Jan 06, 2017 6:09 am

Its now winter in the US. Temperature swings are common, especially in the northern areas. Its probably best not to order any live animal during this time, just in case they are stuck or lost in transit.


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Post by PinchersAndShells » Fri Jan 06, 2017 7:49 am

aussieJJDude wrote: Straws aren't easy to keep, where they have a low survival record. IMO, they are not suitable for anyone that isn't experienced at keeping crabs.
Agreed, IMO I think you should have kept crabs for about 3-5 years before trying strawberries.
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Re: Straws?

Post by aussieJJDude » Sat Jan 07, 2017 5:46 pm

PinchersAndShells wrote:
aussieJJDude wrote: Straws aren't easy to keep, where they have a low survival record. IMO, they are not suitable for anyone that isn't experienced at keeping crabs.
Agreed, IMO I think you should have kept crabs for about 3-5 years before trying strawberries.
Time frames IMO don't determine experience - however experience often takes time! :) Its one of those things you will know when your ready, and I would advise keeping E's - or if possible, another exotic - before one ventures into the world of straws.
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Re: Straws?

Post by KTM200xc » Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:50 pm

I just posted this in another section earlier today. yourfishstore.com ships. They are located in va. I ordered two straws from them back in November before it got cold. They are like $30 each and free shipping if your order is over $100.00 I think. They arrived fast and looking good and are still doing good. They also gave me a 3rd one for free! I will say though that they don't respond to messages very well. But yeah like others said wait till spring please.

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Re: Straws?

Post by Emm33333 » Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:29 am

Lol :hlol: yes you did! You posted it in my other post- livehermitcrabs.com lol thanks!
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Re: Straws?

Post by KTM200xc » Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:03 am

Emm33333 wrote:Lol :hlol: yes you did! You posted it in my other post- livehermitcrabs.com lol thanks!
HaHa! Paid no atenttion.


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Re: Straws?

Post by KTM200xc » Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:49 am

Also don't buy shells from them. They are nothing but beach store shells.

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