Larger Shells?
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 6:24 am
My cousin, after losing one crab while on vacation, bought two more, a small, and probably what I'd consider an extra-large, if not a small jumbo. Problem is, he came in a painted shell, and immediately switched out into a turbo (yaay!) but he does not fit. Like, at all. He is a big guy, and his BP is about the size of my thumb nail. When he tries to pull into his shell, only is antennae and eyes are covered. He can't fold his legs in at all, really. I am bringing over the large shells I have laying around, but for long-term purposes, and somewhat emergency purposes, where can I get shells this big later? Do craft store bags sometimes contain them this size? Because otherwise, I will order them, I just want to see how I can get a hold of some the quickest.
Making a guess on his opening size, I'd say the one he is currently in is about 1" He'll need maybe 1.5" or maybe 2". One of the shells I'll be offering him is nearing 2.5", I hope he'll take that one, better a bigger shell than one that tight.
Making a guess on his opening size, I'd say the one he is currently in is about 1" He'll need maybe 1.5" or maybe 2". One of the shells I'll be offering him is nearing 2.5", I hope he'll take that one, better a bigger shell than one that tight.
