Big Boy won't leave Bolt alone

Penguin619 · Post by **Penguin619** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:33 pm

So my biggest crab has been "hugging" this one all day... I've separated them a few times but end up finding them like this again. Should I be worried?

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hermitcrabdc · Post by **hermitcrabdc** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:42 pm

When was the last time the smaller one molted? If he just molted he might have that "vunerable" smell.
I wouldn't worry too much unless they start trying to tear each other up.

Penguin619 · Post by **Penguin619** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:09 pm

hermitcrabdc wrote:When was the last time the smaller one molted? If he just molted he might have that "vunerable" smell.
I wouldn't worry too much unless they start trying to tear each other up.

They all started coming up about 2 months ago... the most recent about 2 weeks ago but this isn't that one... the shell would be too small for Big Boy so I don't get it. I will keep an eye on them. Thanks!

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YouTube · Post by **GotButterflies** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:26 pm

Is he rocking the shell back and forth?

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Penguin619 · Post by **Penguin619** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:43 pm

GotButterflies wrote:Is he rocking the shell back and forth?

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I haven't seen any rocking. Just always behind like this. Sometimes grabbing on to the edge of the other one's shell.

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Hermiearth · Post by **Hermiearth** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:08 pm

How many shells do you have in your tank?

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Penguin619 · Post by **Penguin619** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:17 pm

Probably 2 dozen or so.... I just replaced some they never liked (gold inside?)... Big Boy switched into a white shell right after his molt but then switched back after a few days... I think it was a tad big for him... I ordered the same lot as the one he is currently in to give him more choice but feel like they weren't as big... do you think I need more shells?

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Post by **wodesorel** » Tue Jun 06, 2017 4:17 am

Is Bolt female?

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Penguin619 · Post by **Penguin619** » Tue Jun 06, 2017 9:04 am

wodesorel wrote:Is Bolt female?

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I don't know the sex of any of them... the thought crossed my mind though.

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CrabMater · Post by **CrabMater** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 3:59 am

Hi, its been a few days. Did BigBoy unclamp Bolt?

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Penguin619 · Post by **Penguin619** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 10:08 am

CrabMater wrote:Hi, its been a few days. Did BigBoy unclamp Bolt?

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I pulled them apart when I left for work yesterday and they were back together when I got home. There's no aggression that I can tell but I have no idea what to do.

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CrabMater · Post by **CrabMater** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 10:50 am

Oh my godness. Im really hoping for a positive outcome.

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Penguin619 · Post by **Penguin619** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 5:13 pm

Just thought I would give an update. Big Boy has been leaving Bolt alone for the most part now. I'm really relieved that it ended peacefully!

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Hermiearth · Post by **Hermiearth** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:32 pm

Great!

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Post by **wodesorel** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:59 pm

I'm being serious when I say check for eggs if you can. You have to get her to hang out of the shell as far as possible and they'll be stuffed down near the end of her tail on her left hand side (your right when facing her). When they're fresh they are bright orange and easier to spot, they fade to grey as they mature. It could have been a tiff or shell issue, but man if it didn't look and sound like something more!

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