My crab has recently lost his soul-crab. I don't quite know why she died, they were recent rescues I got from bad conditions, so yeah. Well, he's in a tank with 4 other crabs, and he's the largest one by far. He hasn't moved in a few days, and he ate a big meal on the day he moved into that tank. (Saturday). Is this normal behavior? Does anyone know a way to resolve this? Anything will help!
P.S. Sorry if I put this in the wrong section. I was debating between Behavior and Misc.
Lonely?
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Re: Lonely?
I dont know. I would think that because there are other crabs in there your hermie should be able to make new freinds. Sorry i couldnt be much of a help 

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Re: Lonely?
Update:
The crabs are getting up for the night now, and he moved a little. It might be because his tank mate just climbed over him, though. At least he's not dead.
The crabs are getting up for the night now, and he moved a little. It might be because his tank mate just climbed over him, though. At least he's not dead.
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Re: Lonely?
thats good news! Make sure the other crabs are playing nice and keep an eye on him
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Re: Lonely?
If something happened to her, it could also be affecting him since they came from the same place. I doubt it's her death and it's more likely Post Purchase Syndrome. (Even rescues and adoptions can suffer from this!)
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