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how often do crabs eat?
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2019 9:44 am
by purplepincher
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?
Re: how often do crabs eat?
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2019 1:57 pm
by angelbearpuppy
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.
Re: how often do crabs eat?
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2019 2:50 pm
by purplepincher
ok, thank you so much! you are always a great help with my questions!
Re: how often do crabs eat?
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2019 8:52 pm
by Hermiesguardian
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
Re: how often do crabs eat?
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2019 8:46 am
by purplepincher
LOL
how often do crabs eat?
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:43 am
by Overmountain1
[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
Re: how often do crabs eat?
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:03 am
by purplepincher
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.
Re: how often do crabs eat?
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:04 am
by purplepincher
hey overmountain1, nice profile pic!
Re: how often do crabs eat?
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:15 am
by PinchersAndShells
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.
Re: how often do crabs eat?
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:35 am
by odelayheehoo
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.
Re: how often do crabs eat?
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:42 am
by purplepincher
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.
Re: how often do crabs eat?
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:55 pm
by GotButterflies
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.