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- Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:41 am
- Forum: Emergency
- Topic: MY HALLOWEEN CRAB IS BUBBLING AND HER LEG FELL OFF
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3601
Re: MY HALLOWEEN CRAB IS BUBBLING AND HER LEG FELL OFF
Until you can either set your crabs up in the environment necessary for their survival or re-home them to a suitable environment, there are things you can provide for them which don’t require money. Do you have trees around your home (that aren’t sprayed for mosquitos, etc)? Check the safe foods lis...
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 5:04 pm
- Forum: Emergency
- Topic: MY HALLOWEEN CRAB IS BUBBLING AND HER LEG FELL OFF
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3601
Re: MY HALLOWEEN CRAB IS BUBBLING AND HER LEG FELL OFF
Alright, so the general consensus after reading through a number of care sheets online seems to be: - minimum 20G for single crab, 30G for a pair - substrate (minimums, as wode stated these dudes seem to be big tunnelers and more depth = better): sand (or mix of sand and ee) 6 inches deep, with 3-6 ...
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 2:23 pm
- Forum: Emergency
- Topic: MY HALLOWEEN CRAB IS BUBBLING AND HER LEG FELL OFF
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3601
Re: MY HALLOWEEN CRAB IS BUBBLING AND HER LEG FELL OFF
As curlysister suggested, if you fill out the emergency care form we can try to help you research appropriate care and identify what in your set-up might be causing the issues your crab is experiencing. I know next to nothing about hallowe’en crabs but searching around through various forums, the co...
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:12 am
- Forum: Emergency
- Topic: Worried that crabs might be attacking each other under substrate
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1074
Re: Worried that crabs might be attacking each other under substrate
Thanks! I'm going to try to come up with an efficient feeding system because I've had trouble varying their diet. The have access to cuttlebone 24/7, but I've had trouble finding sources of protein ( I've been giving them bloodworms) I've also wondered about honey, is any honey ok? Or are there typ...
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 12:37 pm
- Forum: Crabitat Conditions
- Topic: Recommend things to me
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1509
Re: Recommend things to me
These are all great suggestions thank you!! Plexiglass & sealing the edges with tape for a Exxo Terra tank (that is the kind I meant) is an interesting idea, I might try that. How often do you have to replace the tape? I wonder if sone type of waterproof tape would work and be safe enough. I love t...
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:14 am
- Forum: Crabitat Conditions
- Topic: Recommend things to me
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1509
Re: Recommend things to me
When you say reptile tanks with the doors on the front, I assume you’re referring to Exo Terra tanks (or similar)? If so, many of us use them successfully (in fact, both my base tank and topper are Exo Terras). To allow for deeper sub, cut a piece of plexi to the desired size and place it along the ...
- Wed Sep 18, 2019 6:04 am
- Forum: Crab Behavior
- Topic: Crabs aren't digging
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1617
Re: Crabs aren't digging
Quikrete all purpose sand is coarse sand for use in landscaping and other applications. I would not personally view it as an appropriate sand for use with animals. Play sand is a fine sand, as are specialty sands marketed for terrarium substrate use.
- Wed Sep 18, 2019 5:55 am
- Forum: Crabitat Conditions
- Topic: Net + UTH?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 494
Re: Net + UTH?
As HG noted, the UTH goes on the outside of the tank. With the UTH on the outside, you can absolutely have netting and other items on the same wall on the inside of the tank. I have the following on the same wall as my 2 UTHs: fishing net, plastic terrarium plants, moss pit, shell shop, large climbi...
- Mon Sep 16, 2019 1:38 pm
- Forum: Crabitat Conditions
- Topic: Question about humidity.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 403
Re: Question about humidity.
The general wisdom is that humidity can not be too high, only too low.
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- Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:06 am
- Forum: Shopping, Stores and Reviews
- Topic: Dollaramma (Toronto)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1255
- Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:53 am
- Forum: Shopping, Stores and Reviews
- Topic: Dollaramma (Toronto)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1255
Re: Dollaramma (Toronto)
Thanks for the heads-up! I’ll have to check the dollaramas in Ottawa/Hull.
- Sun Sep 08, 2019 11:16 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Finally jumped on the exercise wheel bandwagon..
- Replies: 7
- Views: 864
Re: Finally jumped on the exercise wheel bandwagon..
Aww everything looks beautiful! It's so funny how the crabs know exactly what to do with the wheel. Most of my crabs take days to investigate new tank decor, but not the wheel! You’re very kind - I’d given up years ago on the tank looking beautiful as my big guys trash it within minutes of rearrang...
- Sun Sep 08, 2019 11:03 am
- Forum: Emergency
- Topic: Molting in EE Only
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2227
Re: Molting in EE Only
I feel very lucky to have seen parts of Canada that many Canadians have not. I was on Baffin Island in Nunavut for only a couple of months, but spent a year in the Yukon, and almost 5 years in NWT. As well as 5 years in Northern Manitoba, and 5 years in Northern Alberta. I was working as an RN, and...
- Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:54 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Finally jumped on the exercise wheel bandwagon..
- Replies: 7
- Views: 864
Finally jumped on the exercise wheel bandwagon..
Installed this morning and figured it would take a few days for the crabs to build up the courage to explore The New Thing, but I turned my back for 5 minutes to find a piece of wood to ease their access, and returned to this. The little dude’s been going for hours, with no sign of stopping. I since...
- Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:35 am
- Forum: Emergency
- Topic: Molting in EE Only
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2227
Re: Molting in EE Only
I lived in the Northwest Territories for a while, as well as the Yukon - I have gone for a walk at -40C because it felt so much warmer than the -50C weather we had been having! LOL! I hear you. I’ve not personally lived in the far north (though i’ve always wanted to visit), but my sister-in-law liv...