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possible aggression
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:30 pm
by srwalter
I recently introduced 2 new crabs to my crabitat. After initial weird interactions setting up the pecking order they seemed to be doing well together. I was looking at them and I noticed one hidden under a fake plant but his shell was turned over. I lifted the plant and a bigger hermit crab scurried away. The little one was all the way in his shell. Was the bigger one trying to pull him out or should I not worry. They’ve been here for like 3 weeks but I dunked the little dude in the fresh water again. Am I overthinking this or should I keep a close eye on them?
Re: possible aggression
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:19 pm
by Hermiesguardian
srwalter wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:30 pm
I recently introduced 2 new crabs to my crabitat. After initial weird interactions setting up the pecking order they seemed to be doing well together. I was looking at them and I noticed one hidden under a fake plant but his shell was turned over. I lifted the plant and a bigger hermit crab scurried away. The little one was all the way in his shell. Was the bigger one trying to pull him out or should I not worry. They’ve been here for like 3 weeks but I dunked the little dude in the fresh water again. Am I overthinking this or should I keep a close eye on them?
Are they getting protein and calcium daily? Are there enough of the right kind of shells for them? 3-5 per crab.