Draco up from his molt!
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Draco up from his molt!
After 13 weeks under...
My beautiful boy is now a little monster! He's now comfortably reached tennis ball size. As far as his molts go it was really short, he's under sometimes for up to 4-5 months! Do you think he'll go back after he eats a bit or he's done? He looks super healthy and his coloration is exactly what I hoped for! What do you guys think? He wasn't really worn down before he went under, just a bit sluggish. I REALLY missed my little Drakezilla, so I hope he's done! What do you guys think? Do they still need chill time after a molt? I ask cause I wanted to let him out a little for better pictures.
More importantly, I plan to transfer him to his new 60gallon when he's ready! I just don't want to stress him.
ETA: Don't worry! The white on him is sand.
ETA; more pics!
My beautiful boy is now a little monster! He's now comfortably reached tennis ball size. As far as his molts go it was really short, he's under sometimes for up to 4-5 months! Do you think he'll go back after he eats a bit or he's done? He looks super healthy and his coloration is exactly what I hoped for! What do you guys think? He wasn't really worn down before he went under, just a bit sluggish. I REALLY missed my little Drakezilla, so I hope he's done! What do you guys think? Do they still need chill time after a molt? I ask cause I wanted to let him out a little for better pictures.
More importantly, I plan to transfer him to his new 60gallon when he's ready! I just don't want to stress him.
ETA: Don't worry! The white on him is sand.
ETA; more pics!
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Re: Draco up from his molt!
Wow, he is HUGE! And so gorgeous!
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Draco up from his molt!
Thank you SO much! His super diet is really paying off!
He did startle me being so big coming up after me taking care of an empty tank for 3 months!
He might look big, but he's a total sweetheart!
He did startle me being so big coming up after me taking care of an empty tank for 3 months!
He might look big, but he's a total sweetheart!
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Re: Draco up from his molt!
Most larger crabs are gentle giantsDrakezilla wrote:He might look big, but he's a total sweetheart!
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That is one big, handsome crab! Congrats on whatever you're feeding him to allow him to thrive so well.
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On the Big Beach in the Sky: Murray, Gino, Oscar, Gordon, Ignatz, Harry and King Felix the Pale
Also Mom to Imogene the Syrian Hamster
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Draco up from his molt!
Awe, thanks! He gets a mix of dehydrated/fresh, all natural food plus calcium from cuttlebones and spirulina powder. I worked super hard to get lots of nice color in him!
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{ 01 } PP; Cᴀᴘ ( 10 /13/15 ) **Looking for a new home in Tampa, Florida**
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Re: Draco up from his molt!
Great job! That is 2 months worth waiting for! How long have you had him?
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Re: Draco up from his molt!
Thanks! I thought so too! he's been with me about 12-13 years? I've honestly lost track! I'd say 14 max.
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Re: Draco up from his molt!
Wow! My sons just got their first crabs in early October. They have 8 total. They dream of keeping them for 30 years! Congrats!
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OMG 14 years is crazy long! Great job!!!!!!!!!!
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Draco up from his molt!
I have him and 4 other smalls that I adopted in December. I dream of them all being with me for 30 years! Him especially. I'm pretty attached. may your son's crabs be blessed with the same tenacity that's kept mine going!!Amiller2850 wrote:Wow! My sons just got their first crabs in early October. They have 8 total. They dream of keeping them for 30 years! Congrats!
You're telling me! He's been with me through so much! The learning curve has been huge!! But he's pretty forgiving all things considered! He's my baby. now that I can say I know what I'm doing, he's totally spoiled rotten! I hope he's with me another 14 for sure! ️YYWW wrote:OMG 14 years is crazy long! Great job!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Draco up from his molt!
How much is spirulina powder?? Where can I get some??
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Spirulina powder is, I think, part of the reason he's such a dark color this time. It's the highest known concentration of beta carotene. ( which is odd cause it's a fine dark green powder! ) you can get it at a natural foods store as a vitamin supplement or online on Amazon. I've seen it go from $8 and up, but one bottle should last you forever!kadynadair16 wrote:How much is spirulina powder?? Where can I get some??
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Re: Draco up from his molt!
Thanks so much!!