New to Crabs
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:24 pm
So, I discovered the wonders of hermit crabs today. I'm a snail person, I run a snail website, my bedroom is full of snails, I'm really big on snails. Garden snails, african snails, carnivorous snails, button snails, elderly snails, I love snails. I currently own 5 shoeboxes of aspersums, five giant african snails and a tank of leopard slugs (and a pair of tarantulas), and I thought I'd like to expand outwards. I've seen them for sale plenty of times, but I had no idea how absolutely adorable they are. Honestly, the social species part sold me instantly. And when I found out people neglect the precious little things, I couldn't resist. I have a real soft spot for unpopular animals.
Of course since I just started reading about them today I don't have any, or even anything set up, but now I'd love to. And what do you know, my family loves them! I was initially going to purchase a pair, but then I found out that there's a great many in need of rehoming, and if I can obtain some locally, that's much better. I'm amazed I never took note of them before, I was probably too absorbed in my snailing. I'm hoping that once I've had enough hands-on experience, I can start helping other people with their crabs and eventually I want to have a personal sanctuary for unwanted snails, and now crabs.
Well, I guess that's it. I also like woodlice, they have the most ridiculous behaviors and daily routines. I'm so excited to get into keeping crabs, they sound like lovely critters and everyone in the household finding them fascinating is a huge bonus. Pretty handy I already have a crawling heap of snails, there's never not enough tanks or food around!
Of course since I just started reading about them today I don't have any, or even anything set up, but now I'd love to. And what do you know, my family loves them! I was initially going to purchase a pair, but then I found out that there's a great many in need of rehoming, and if I can obtain some locally, that's much better. I'm amazed I never took note of them before, I was probably too absorbed in my snailing. I'm hoping that once I've had enough hands-on experience, I can start helping other people with their crabs and eventually I want to have a personal sanctuary for unwanted snails, and now crabs.
Well, I guess that's it. I also like woodlice, they have the most ridiculous behaviors and daily routines. I'm so excited to get into keeping crabs, they sound like lovely critters and everyone in the household finding them fascinating is a huge bonus. Pretty handy I already have a crawling heap of snails, there's never not enough tanks or food around!
