New Owner

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:11 pm

Usually for the first few weeks it is best not to handle the new crabs after getting them other than to take care of there needs in the tank such as feeding scooping poop and changing water. The crabs up until the time you got them were stressed already from being caught, being shipped to the pet store, being handled by a gazillion people. So its no wonder they suffer from Post Purchase Stress. Leaving them alone for the first few weeks other than taking care of there most immediate needs will give them time to become acclimated to there new surroundings and new owners.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:18 pm

That's right, for the first few days don't handle them or disturb them just do the nesscary things like changing the water and food.

Ryanstein · Post by **Ryanstein** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:55 am

By not picking them up, you are also reducing their chances of PPS. You can also reduce PPS by just keeping the conditions right at 75-80F and 70-80% humidity.

Maybe in a few weeks, after the crabs acclimate, you could take some pictures of them.

Hope they' re fine!