Large shell... small crab.
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Large shell... small crab.
Irving decided to change pants last night. He is a bitty little crab who decided to pick the largest shell on the crabitat to crawl into. Is he gonna be ok? I imagine the shell is awfully heavy and I think he’s being stubborn and not wanting to leave it. I am a new crab mom and just need some peace of mind!
Re: Large shell... small crab.
If he doesn't like it, he will find new pants!
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Re: Large shell... small crab.
Agreeing with Xenocrab: if he doesn't like his pants, he can return them and get a refund (a.k.a. new shell).
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Re: Large shell... small crab.
Every individual crab has his/own preference when it comes to shells. As long as they have a variety to choose from, they will be ok.
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Re: Large shell... small crab.
My crab Kaulder is def in pajamas that are too big for him, but he doesn't seem to mind and carries it around ok. If your crabby gets uncomfortable he'll switch.
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Thanks guys! This all makes me feel so much better
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Be prepared for the crab to go down for a molt. One of my babies (yes captive bred baby) did that at 18mths of age... Changed out of an 8mm shell into a 15mm.... I thought he would give it up quickly but nope... Then he vanished for a couple of weeks and came back heaps bigger and filling that shell nicely.
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Update on Irving-
He found a smaller better fitting shell today silly little guy.
He found a smaller better fitting shell today silly little guy.
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Yay!Irvingsmom wrote:Update on Irving-
He found a smaller better fitting shell today silly little guy.
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