I live in Sunny South Florida. I built a large enclosure that is rainproof that I am considering setting up outdoors. We actually have wild hermit crabs here. I have 2 PPs and a baby wild crab currently in a small indoor tat. I have a heat lamp for the rare cool days here.
I would like your thoughts on having a tat outdoors.
Thanks
Outdoor Tat
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aussieJJDude
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Hmm, can I find that old post of a crabber that had a crabitat outside? Can be done, but would reccomend a backup if things get a bit too cool IMO.
EDIT: Easy find!
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... 8&t=102257
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... 54&t=81343
EDIT: Easy find!
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... 8&t=102257http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... 54&t=81343
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Wow amazing! Can they stay under water for long?
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So I will finish the outdoor tat after the holidays when I can monitor it More closely. And yes, I will keep the indoor one avail in case it gets cold here.
Question - will an outdoor heat lamp be a good idea?
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Well, depends on crab to crab. As a general sweeping statement, most crabbers have observed their crabs "swimming" for an hour or so...Can they stay under water for long?
Any heat lamp will work, just ensure that it - and the wires - do not come into contact with water... (aka: rain). The crabber above put their crabitat on their screened porch, so if you have one, maybe do the same?will an outdoor heat lamp be a good idea?
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agentcrabby
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I am leaning towards a UTH, on k e end of the tat. It's usu hot here, but just in case...aussieJJDude wrote:Well, depends on crab to crab. As a general sweeping statement, most crabbers have observed their crabs "swimming" for an hour or so...Can they stay under water for long?
Any heat lamp will work, just ensure that it - and the wires - do not come into contact with water... (aka: rain). The crabber above put their crabitat on their screened porch, so if you have one, maybe do the same?will an outdoor heat lamp be a good idea?
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most chicken lights are weather proof and come with weather proof housing just to let you know! but sounds awesome!
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agentcrabby
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Cool idea. Do you have a link?Just Jay wrote:most chicken lights are weather proof and come with weather proof housing just to let you know! but sounds awesome!
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im sorry i dont. i work for a feed, pet and garden supply and so i got mine in store.