My crab turned from purple to pink
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My crab turned from purple to pink
Ok,i just came back from school and last i checked he was purple,but today he changed from purple to pink and he's not coming out...What do i do?
FYI,my sunstrate is 5 inches he's a ruggie
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Re: My crab turned from purple to pink
Looks to me that he freshly moulted! I would suggest ISO'ing him ASAP! Is his exoskeleton near, if so place that with the crab. He needs it to regain lost vitamins and minerals. If not, place some cuttlefish or something similar near him to regain his hardness.
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Re: My crab turned from purple to pink
Yup just found his exoaussieJJDude wrote:Looks to me that he freshly moulted! I would suggest ISO'ing him ASAP! Is his exoskeleton near, if so place that with the crab. He needs it to regain lost vitamins and minerals. If not, place some cuttlefish or something similar near him to regain his hardness.
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My crab turned from purple to pink
Gonna ISO him now,Can i use this
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Re: My crab turned from purple to pink
If it's wide enough. He needs his exo, protein, calcium and water, and maybe honey or peanut butter - energy food.
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My crab turned from purple to pink
do i need both kinds of water of sand?Thanks alot!singlemomwithcrab wrote:If it's wide enough. He needs his exo, protein, calcium and water, and maybe honey or peanut butter - energy food.
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Re: My crab turned from purple to pink
Both help but he needs drinking (fresh) the most. Sand isn't important at this point but darkness is. Cover him with a dark towel or something.
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Re: My crab turned from purple to pink
Ok thanks for the help this is what i havesinglemomwithcrab wrote:Both help but he needs drinking (fresh) the most. Sand isn't important at this point but darkness is. Cover him with a dark towel or something.
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Re: My crab turned from purple to pink
Looks good. I believe the dark is just so he can destress. He's probably still soft so don't expect much but eating the exo right away.
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Re: My crab turned from purple to pink
However i'm gonna be in camp for the next 3 days do i need to do anything before i go?singlemomwithcrab wrote:Looks good. I believe the dark is just so he can destress. He's probably still soft so don't expect much but eating the exo right away.
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Re: My crab turned from purple to pink
Can you powder some of the cuddle bone? The pinchers will be soft. Is anyone there you trust to take the fresh food out and replace?
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Re: My crab turned from purple to pink
No one is gonna do it ,how do i turn cuttlebone into powder?Thankssinglemomwithcrab wrote:Can you powder some of the cuddle bone? The pinchers will be soft. Is anyone there you trust to take the fresh food out and replace?
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Re: My crab turned from purple to pink
Take the back of a spoon and just crush it into small pieces. If no one can change the fresh foods, use your best judgement as you know how quickly it might go bad. The honey and peanut butter should be good for a week.
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Re: My crab turned from purple to pink
Thanks for the advice,i have powdered it up but my crab still hasn't come out.i think he's very stressedsinglemomwithcrab wrote:Take the back of a spoon and just crush it into small pieces. If no one can change the fresh foods, use your best judgement as you know how quickly it might go bad. The honey and peanut butter should be good for a week.
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Re: My crab turned from purple to pink
Like singlemomwithctab offers: You can put the cuttlebone in a bag and smash it with a rollingpin or big spoon.
Honey a PB mixed, left near the heat source will stay good for a long time.
He needs to be in the dark and quiet to simulate being back in his cave so he can pick up where he left off. The good news is he seems to be folded up nicely, so hopefully he wont be stressed or deformed. You dont even need to check on him at all until you're back in 3 days. After you're gone he can prob just hang out in ISO, but i recommed putting a moss pit to help with humidity and also give him something to snuggle in. Doesnt need to be deep, maybe just as tall as he is.
The sooner and longer you leave him be, the better. Just bring him back after he has hardened or he might get scared.
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Honey a PB mixed, left near the heat source will stay good for a long time.
He needs to be in the dark and quiet to simulate being back in his cave so he can pick up where he left off. The good news is he seems to be folded up nicely, so hopefully he wont be stressed or deformed. You dont even need to check on him at all until you're back in 3 days. After you're gone he can prob just hang out in ISO, but i recommed putting a moss pit to help with humidity and also give him something to snuggle in. Doesnt need to be deep, maybe just as tall as he is.
The sooner and longer you leave him be, the better. Just bring him back after he has hardened or he might get scared.
Crabbers unite!!!