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- Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:22 pm
- Forum: Breeding
- Topic: Breeding Idea by KyMart
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1891
Re: Breeding Idea by KyMart
I understand that, I am talking more about increasing egg numbers per year to hopefully get more to land, a lot of the eggs don't make it, whatever stage that be in, but if there where more eggs each year, aka more breeding, captive breeders would hopefully be able to land more captive bred babies....
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:17 pm
- Forum: Water
- Topic: New crabs recently surfaced, aren’t going in water pools
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1536
Re: New crabs recently surfaced, aren’t going in water pools
We got four hermit crabs a couple months ago, and within the first couple days they all burrowed and we didn’t see them for quite some time. Within the last week, 3 of the 4 have come up and seem to be doing well! My only concern is that they haven’t gone into the water pools, and I’m not sure what...
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:14 pm
- Forum: Molting
- Topic: New to hermit crabs and molting
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1939
Re: New to hermit crabs and molting
It can definitely seem that way, but it's always recommended to try your best to help them recover until you get confirmation via a fishy or seafood smellPrayingmatis wrote: ↑Wed Jul 26, 2023 6:54 amWhen a hermit crab molts does it look dead before it moves?
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:33 pm
- Forum: Molting
- Topic: New to hermit crabs and molting
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1939
Re: New to hermit crabs and molting
Whoops shouldve read more carefully before replying affirmatively, sorry about that! /gen /npacurlysister wrote: ↑Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:51 pmA crab that is molting only needs it's exoskeleton to eat. Once it has eaten that and is moving around inside the isolation area, other foods can be offered.
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:39 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: I did a good thing today! by KyMart
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2380
Re: I did a good thing today! by KyMart
Happy for you, her, and the crabs involved!
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:58 pm
- Forum: Shopping, Stores and Reviews
- Topic: Where to buy ruggies
- Replies: 1
- Views: 927
Re: Where to buy ruggies
Hi wa looking around online but can't find ruggies for sale anywhere. Does anyone have any or know where to get them? HI! very difficult, practically impossible, in the US sadly. You will have to stalk adoption forums here, on facebook, and maybe even Craigslist to wait for an owner who is no longe...
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:56 pm
- Forum: Molting
- Topic: New to hermit crabs and molting
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1939
Re: New to hermit crabs and molting
That is the general care stuff, Kymart covered the the immediate actions needed for your unwell baby <3
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:55 pm
- Forum: Molting
- Topic: New to hermit crabs and molting
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1939
Re: New to hermit crabs and molting
Hey there! I added some feedback marked with mylk 1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? Play sand and I put more in it last time so they could borrow if they wanted. mylk - great! 2. Do you have gauges in the tank to measure temperature and humidity? If so, where are the...
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 2:24 pm
- Forum: Breeding
- Topic: Breeding Idea by KyMart
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1891
Re: Breeding Idea by KyMart
If this was the senses talk that was part of crabcon 2022, this was done in collaboration with Kelsey and myself. And yes, crabs hearing is distinct from ourselves, but in a way, very similar! I actually was not referring to that particular talk but it sounds super interesting and I will be sure to...
- Sun Jul 23, 2023 11:10 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Walking the crab
- Replies: 68
- Views: 8432
Re: Walking the crab
My rule of thumb / code of conduct for myself is "at a snail's pace" or no faster than I think a cloud would move to cast a shadow over them, since they do encounter shadows in nature. there are holes in that particular comparison but it does help me to have more amicable interactions with them! Doe...
- Sat Jul 22, 2023 5:08 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Walking the crab
- Replies: 68
- Views: 8432
Re: Walking the crab
Ooo ill have to try that! Also, I have to admit, I have a weird obsession. I do like hermit crabs, but that is not the obsession I'm talking about. TINY WOODEN SPOONS! I absolutely love them. I also got a tiny wooden spoon from an order for my crabs, and instead of using it for their food, I kept i...
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 4:45 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Walking the crab
- Replies: 68
- Views: 8432
Re: Walking the crab
Loved these stories! Just wanted to add an idea for scaredy cats like me who are still working their way up to confidently using choice based handling! -- Hand feeding :D I just use the lil wooden spoons that came with etsy orders and its a 2-in-1 win of cuteness because 1) watching hermits eat!! an...
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:37 pm
- Forum: Crabitat Conditions
- Topic: Conversation About Mold by KyMart
- Replies: 1
- Views: 394
Re: Conversation About Mold by KyMart
I dont have a strong opinion either way, but it boils down to the fact that no one really knows. LHCOS openly adopts a "better safe than sorry" stance while the HCA's stance is "based on anecdotal proof, there doesn't seem to be urgent risks" (both paraphrased ofc lol), but neither group claims to h...
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:25 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Any experiences appreciated! - Hermit Service Project
- Replies: 5
- Views: 973
Re: Any experiences appreciated! - Hermit Service Project
Sorry for the late reply but thank you so much to everyone!!
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 11:52 pm
- Forum: Breeding
- Topic: Breeding Idea by KyMart
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1891
Re: Breeding Idea by KyMart
Interesting! I was wondering about sound with them, very cool! I know right? I had more questions (how do they distinguish vibrations? DO they distinguish them? How do they percieve them??) but there's not enough time in the world to get inside another species' head to the extent my curiosity wants...