Finally!

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Sweet Pea
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Finally!

Post by Sweet Pea » Mon Feb 15, 2016 11:55 am

After crabbing for seven years, I finally have one that I think will eventually take food from my hand. "Green" is a jumbo and may be one of the originals. I was able to place a shrimp tail in front of him and leave my hand there while he started to eat. This morning he stayed still while I place a bit of prune next to him. He also turned toward my hand after I set mashed potato next to him. Woohoo!

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Re: Finally!

Post by Crabinski » Mon Feb 15, 2016 1:15 pm

Woohoo, indeed! Most of us are thrilled when a crab doesn't backpedal like mad as soon as we come near the tank :lol: .
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Re: Finally!

Post by landlubber » Mon Feb 15, 2016 1:26 pm

Very cool, you'll have him eating out of your hand in no time!
6 PPs, 4 Straws, 3 Es * 1 Teeny, 6 Smalls, 4 Mediums, 1 large and 1 Jumbo in a 70 gallon
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Re: Finally!

Post by rainbow_crab » Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:29 pm

Yay it's always fun to hand feed! My jumbo kraken and my large victor will both take from me if I offer them something yummy! It takes a little patiences, but if you get yummy treats they tend to be more open to taking them.


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Re: Finally!

Post by Sweet Pea » Tue Feb 16, 2016 6:55 am

He took a chicken bone from me last night. He actually started to eat while I was holding it. He was on the upper level, and he dropped it once and stayed still until I picked it up and gave it back to him. :crabbigsmile:

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Re: Finally!

Post by Krusty Krab » Tue Feb 23, 2016 2:19 pm

Try to get someone to take a pic that would be adorable!!!

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