Little one made it!

me n my hermikids · Post by **me n my hermikids** » Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:15 pm

Several weeks ago I purchased a little tiny hermit crab, about the size of the last joint of my thumb, who was sad and sick and mostly limbless (great job, petsmart). His "home" at the store was lightly dusted with coco fiber, and the tank (probably 5 gallon) had 15 or so crabs in it, as well as 2 bowls of mold. I didnt name him because I was fairly sure he would not make it.

Once i got him home, I fed him and let him drink to his little hearts content. Then I put him in his new home and tucked him in for the night in a nice new coconut hut.

He stayed there a few nights, watching the other children play. I would help him eat and drink. Then on the 4th night he burrowed under ground. I worried about him, but kept my vigil.

Today I was overjoyed to see him up and climbing a stick, all leggies renewed

his tank mates musta been glad to see him too.

Now he needs a name!

Suggestions?

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DinosaurHermitCrabs · Post by **DinosaurHermitCrabs** » Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:23 pm

Well, a name could be "Lucky", but I feel like that would be a bit generic. Maybe something interesting, like possibly "Survivalist" or even something not related to situation at all. Maybe, "Penny" or

Blue, Delta, and Echo

DinosaurHermitCrabs · Post by **DinosaurHermitCrabs** » Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:23 pm

oops didn't mean to press send

Well, I was dragging on anyways. Congrats on the victory!

Blue, Delta, and Echo

Laurie LeAnn · Post by **Laurie LeAnn** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 2:39 am

Congrats...

Crabinski · Post by **Crabinski** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:09 am

That's wonderful news! These little critters are amazingly resilient and, with the right housing, food, water, often bounce back against seemingly overwhelming odds. Maybe a good name for him/her is "Miracle"!

purpletiger · Post by **purpletiger** » Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:32 am

Awesome news! Can we see some pictures of the little guy?

CrabCakes · Post by **CrabCakes** » Sat Oct 31, 2015 9:51 am

Huey the small, lucky hermit crab

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me n my hermikids · Post by **me n my hermikids** » Sat Oct 31, 2015 10:10 am

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Crabinski · Post by **Crabinski** » Sat Oct 31, 2015 11:36 am

OMG! So sweet and tiny!

me n my hermikids · Post by **me n my hermikids** » Sat Oct 31, 2015 11:58 am

Well, i decided on Timothy. For Tiny Tim from the movie "Scrooge" and for Tim MaGee from NCIS.

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DinosaurHermitCrabs · Post by **DinosaurHermitCrabs** » Sat Oct 31, 2015 12:09 pm

Ooh that's a great name!

I would've never thought of that!

Blue, Delta, and Echo

me n my hermikids · Post by **me n my hermikids** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:16 am

Littli Timothy is still doin good

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landlubber · Post by **landlubber** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 12:58 pm

Congrats on the successful molt-he looks great!

purpletiger · Post by **purpletiger** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 1:53 pm

The name suits him

me n my hermikids · Post by **me n my hermikids** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 8:39 pm

Timothy is having freeze dried shrimp a la corn while the twins watch from behind.

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