Aussie Breeding Success Dec 2016/Jan2017
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There were 3 out this afternoon. I took these shots on my phone.
This is the biggest baby. Now 19mths old. My thumb just near it to show scale.
19mths old. by renroc57, on Flickr
19mths old. by renroc57, on Flickr
Another baby.
19mths old. by renroc57, on Flickr
The 3rd is still in a very small shell. Doesn't seem to want to change although there are heaps to choose from. There are 3 or 4 in this sort of shell. The mesh is 1cm square gutter guard so you can tell how small this one is.
19mths old. by renroc57, on Flickr
This is the biggest baby. Now 19mths old. My thumb just near it to show scale.
19mths old. by renroc57, on Flickr
19mths old. by renroc57, on Flickr
Another baby.
19mths old. by renroc57, on Flickr
The 3rd is still in a very small shell. Doesn't seem to want to change although there are heaps to choose from. There are 3 or 4 in this sort of shell. The mesh is 1cm square gutter guard so you can tell how small this one is.
19mths old. by renroc57, on Flickr
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Aww, such cute little guys!
That’s awesome, Renroc!
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Thanks for the update Sue! They are so adorable!! This is by far one of my favorite threads!
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Beautiful update! Glad to hear they are all doing well.
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The little one in the striped shell changed last night into a babylonian. Well I think it was that one but I can't remember if it was zigzag (named for shell) or some other one in a striped shell that is in the photo.
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Wow!!! You have truly done an amazing job raising these babies!!! Thank you so much for keeping us updated throughout the journey! ^_^
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Same crab in same shell in July (6 months later) looking like it almost needs a bigger shell. I added a couple today.Renroc wrote:
Number One has absolutely done a moult. Look how well it’s filling that huge shell now. Also note hairy legs and sharp black toes.
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Almost too big for that shell. by renroc57, on Flickr
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Wow! What a growth spurt! Great job!!
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OMG I’ve just put some 17mm opening shells in for my BABIES
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V checking the worm castings out.
Monster in the calcium pit
calcium for the babies via ground cuttle bone, blue swimmer crab shell and egg shell.
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So cute!!!
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Dotti enjoying some prawn shell. Not babies any more at 21months. Time has flown by. I’m going to get a large male shortly. Discovered for certain Mango is female a week or so back. Think I lost my male last season so will get another and hopefully get some more babies.
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Good luck with the new male! Will be exciting if some new larvae develops!
And awesome pic, my do these guys grow ever so quickly!
And awesome pic, my do these guys grow ever so quickly!
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Dotti and Monster feasting on prawn shell
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So sorry that you lost your male! Love the pictures!! They've gotten so big...yet they are still so small!
Edit: Love the name Monster!
Edit: Love the name Monster!
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