New to forum; and grieving
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:37 am
Hello, I'm new to the forum and so glad to have found this! I'm mom to 2 girls and 2 boys(they call me mom; I'm all they've ever known), 5 hermits, 1 chihuahua, 1 cat that thinks he's not a cat, and 2 betta.
I've had hermits when I was a girl, teen, and again here I am. I'm the one that goes on vacation and gets what I can house at the time. A couple of my children have grown to love them as well.
I adopted 6 this time; 3 medium, 3 small. Except one of the smaller ones was just precious and so friendly. She was in a painted shell
Two of my new ones were also but as soon as we got home and set up the crabitat, they were so happy! They immediately got rid of the painted shells and I removed them. Well, my smallest "Dora" wouldn't change. I gave her more time.
Everyone was thriving except my sweet Dora. Her limbs began to fall off in a matter of weeks. Their humidity was stable, no mites, etc. I couldn't figure it out! I immediately separated her into another crabitat.
I knew she was dying. I gently gave her some water and had everyone let her be. She passed the day before yesterday. I only had her for 3 weeks but I cried like a baby.
My question; was she sick before? Was it the shell? The others immediately changed theirs and thrived. I feel so lost and guilty that I didn't or couldn't save her.
Sorry for the sad intro, but I attach to all of my animals; big and small.Also, I have a lot to learn. I want info to adopt instead of buying them from a beach or pet shop. I'm a SUCKER for feeling sorry for them. I know that gives them revenue but I have much to learn. I have gotten all of my fish and crabs this way.
I've had hermits when I was a girl, teen, and again here I am. I'm the one that goes on vacation and gets what I can house at the time. A couple of my children have grown to love them as well.
I adopted 6 this time; 3 medium, 3 small. Except one of the smaller ones was just precious and so friendly. She was in a painted shell
Two of my new ones were also but as soon as we got home and set up the crabitat, they were so happy! They immediately got rid of the painted shells and I removed them. Well, my smallest "Dora" wouldn't change. I gave her more time. Everyone was thriving except my sweet Dora. Her limbs began to fall off in a matter of weeks. Their humidity was stable, no mites, etc. I couldn't figure it out! I immediately separated her into another crabitat.
I knew she was dying. I gently gave her some water and had everyone let her be. She passed the day before yesterday. I only had her for 3 weeks but I cried like a baby.
My question; was she sick before? Was it the shell? The others immediately changed theirs and thrived. I feel so lost and guilty that I didn't or couldn't save her.
Sorry for the sad intro, but I attach to all of my animals; big and small.Also, I have a lot to learn. I want info to adopt instead of buying them from a beach or pet shop. I'm a SUCKER for feeling sorry for them. I know that gives them revenue but I have much to learn. I have gotten all of my fish and crabs this way.
