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Staying in the moss pit
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:32 pm
by Hermiesguardian
Is there anything to worry about if he's been in the moss pit for a couple of days? Not coming out to eat.
Re: Staying in the moss pit
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:15 pm
by wodesorel
They do that!
There is also a very good chance that he is coming down in the middle of the night when no one is around to eat and then going back to the same exact spot so it looks like he never left. I am usually up nights and sleep days and have seen mine do this often.
Re: Staying in the moss pit
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:42 pm
by Hermiesguardian
wodesorel wrote:They do that!
There is also a very good chance that he is coming down in the middle of the night when no one is around to eat and then going back to the same exact spot so it looks like he never left. I am usually up nights and sleep days and have seen mine do this often.
Like everyone says...silly crabs.
Re: Staying in the moss pit
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:19 pm
by GotButterflies
Hermiesguardian wrote:Is there anything to worry about if he's been in the moss pit for a couple of days? Not coming out to eat.
Oh believe me, he is eating...the moss pit is food for them
Re: Staying in the moss pit
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:30 pm
by Hermiesguardian
GotButterflies wrote:Hermiesguardian wrote:Is there anything to worry about if he's been in the moss pit for a couple of days? Not coming out to eat.
Oh believe me, he is eating...the moss pit is food for them
Good to know. Thanks GB. To think, I'm putting out all this yummy food and they want moss.
Re: Staying in the moss pit
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 2:00 am
by LadyJinglyJones
Eating moss isn't too bad...
It isn't REALLY insulting until you literally cook them diner and then watch them eat sand three inches away from the feast you've prepared.
Re: Staying in the moss pit
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:59 am
by Hermiesguardian
LadyJinglyJones wrote:Eating moss isn't too bad...
It isn't REALLY insulting until you literally cook them diner and then watch them eat sand three inches away from the feast you've prepared.
Re: Staying in the moss pit
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:32 pm
by Crabby Mom
I have a hermit that lives in the moss pit and only comes out at night. She's very shy, but I do catch her out at night occasionally.
Re: Staying in the moss pit
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 6:59 am
by JeffCrab
I'm jealous of you, actually!
I built two moss pits yesterday and I think I had 1 E discover it... Sigh.. Hopefully they'll find it soon!
Re: Staying in the moss pit
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:36 am
by Hermiesguardian
JeffCrab wrote:I'm jealous of you, actually!
I built two moss pits yesterday and I think I had 1 E discover it... Sigh.. Hopefully they'll find it soon!
They're really a practice in patience. Which I'm not good at. I'm still waiting for them to discover the hamster wheel. And I did actually catch Stryper climbing in (or out) of the moss pit.
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Re: Staying in the moss pit
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 6:44 pm
by Crabby Mom
I recently got two large pieces of Cholla wood and after about two weeks, one of my crabs is finally perched on one! They do seem to be slow at discovering various elements in their environment!
