Vacuuming

spidtat · Post by **spidtat** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:12 pm

I have an odd question and I would like to know what happens with your crabs when you vacuum? I know that crabs do not hear but feel vibrations.
What I have noticed is that I get one of two reactions. One they either go absolutely nuts and run, run, run, or climb as fast as they can, or two they absolutely freeze in their spot until it is done. I really would like to know what the molters think though but that is a side point.
Anyways how do yours react or have you ever noticed?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:32 pm

Thanks for reminding me I need to vacuum. I'll let you know if I notice anything

CallaLily · Post by **CallaLily** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:43 pm

I don't vacuum near the 'tat.

ETA: hhmm, I was rereading this and thought I should point out I have hardwood floors everywhere but in the bedrooms (crabs are in the dining room). Didn't want anyone thinking I didn't clean up!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:37 am

I've never noticed any odd behavior in the tank when I vacum. I'll have to remember to watch the tank next time I do though

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:18 pm

Dang! I have hardwood floors! I cant see if mine would spaz or not!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:03 pm

Kim N Kick wrote:Dang! I have hardwood floors! I cant see if mine would spaz or not!!

I have real hardwood floors too and I vacuum them. I set my vacuum to bare floor and I don't have problems. I have not noticed my crabs doing anything when I vacuum though.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:05 am

I remember when my crabs were a bit scared of humans in the early days, and I would vacuum past them and they would either hide in their shells or run to a cocohut or other hidey hole..but I think this was more because they saw me, rather than "felt" the vacuum. These days my partner has been vacuuming so I'm not sure how they react anymore..

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:09 pm

I vacuumed a few days ago, with an eye on the crab tank (all I could think about was this thread). There wasn't much activity when I started: Bueller, the only one I could see, was sitting on the big piece of mopani. I vacuumed all around the tat, even bumping the table it's on. Bueller sat on the big piece of mopani.

So, one limited experience suggests mine don't react. I'm wondering what would have happened had there been more crabs out, especially the E's. They're generally a lot more skittish and run quickly away when startled.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:51 pm

Mine do that regardless of what I am doing when I am close to them. But they are still new and shy. I think it is probably the shadows they see when we vacuum and walk by them that scares them as they are not sure if it is a beast or the big hand coming in to get them