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Re: Not eating

Post by GotButterflies » Sun Dec 24, 2017 12:17 am

Sounds to me like they are cold


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Re: Not eating

Post by Hermiesguardian » Sun Dec 24, 2017 1:44 am

GotButterflies wrote:Sounds to me like they are cold


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Temp has been 80-82 deg and humidity has been over 80. When I open the lid it feels like a greenhouse in there.
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Re: Not eating

Post by GotButterflies » Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:45 am

Hermiesguardian wrote:
GotButterflies wrote:Sounds to me like they are cold


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Temp has been 80-82 deg and humidity has been over 80. When I open the lid it feels like a greenhouse in there.
Are you positive that your thermometer is correct? If so, try not to worry about it. Hermit crabs eat almost anything that is in their tank. They will not starve themselves. :)


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Re: Not eating

Post by piratetoothgir » Sun Dec 24, 2017 3:32 pm

I’ve seen that my crabs like olive oil, peppers, but I got most success out of coconut, and zucchini. One of my crabs tasted some apples yesterday. Eggs were also a big success!
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Re: Not eating

Post by Hermiesguardian » Mon Dec 25, 2017 12:45 am

GotButterflies wrote:
Hermiesguardian wrote:
GotButterflies wrote:Sounds to me like they are cold


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Temp has been 80-82 deg and humidity has been over 80. When I open the lid it feels like a greenhouse in there.
Are you positive that your thermometer is correct? If so, try not to worry about it. Hermit crabs eat almost anything that is in their tank. They will not starve themselves. :)


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We calibrated them today. And I'm glad they won't starve themselves. And I finally did see evidence of eating. :banana:
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Raising daughter's hermit crabs, Shelder, Paras and Derek. Added 2 more of my own (of course) Pete and Stryper. Former mommy to 2 guinea pigs and beloved cat, Nissi
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