Is something wrong?

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Is something wrong?

Post by wyssaboo » Sat May 23, 2015 9:33 am

My biggest crab Eugene is normally really active at night and hides out in his little cave during the day. Recently he's been hanging out of this little rock I have in my crabitat for my smaller crabs. He's been doing this every day for probably a week. He's obviously too big, so his shell hangs out and he kinda hangs out in the rock. This is just weird for him and I'm not sure if something is wrong or maybe he just really likes hanging out in the rock? It's kinda worrying me! :(ImageImageImage


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Re: Is something wrong?

Post by CallaLily » Sat May 23, 2015 9:52 am

Normal. I see crabs do the same thing with bigger shells. I think they like tight spaces somewhat, to hide in.

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Re: Is something wrong?

Post by wodesorel » Sat May 23, 2015 7:29 pm

They don't have the best spacial reasoning. They're kind of like the myth about ostriches sticking their head in the sand - they can't see you so you must not be able to see them either! :lol:
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Post by Asheka » Sat May 23, 2015 7:50 pm

wodesorel wrote:They don't have the best spacial reasoning. They're kind of like the myth about ostriches sticking their head in the sand - they can't see you so you must not be able to see them either! :lol:
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Re: Is something wrong?

Post by wyssaboo » Sat May 23, 2015 8:28 pm

Ok awesome thank you


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Re: Is something wrong?

Post by Form » Fri May 29, 2015 5:28 pm

wodesorel wrote:They're kind of like the myth about ostriches sticking their head in the sand - they can't see you so you must not be able to see them either!
:lol:


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Re: Is something wrong?

Post by wodesorel » Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:42 am

I think it's a cichlid stone?
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