New Kid on the Block

[Overmountain1]

Well, I stopped by my local pet store on Friday, just to kill some time, and they had all these bulbs on sale for just $1.99 each! So I promptly contacted @RiNiKy506 to see what she needed, and I even went ahead and purchased the hood I needed while I was at it! I bought 9 bulbs.

Well, I just HAD to check on their hermits. One of my larger hermits came from there, and she’s got a cool super dark tone to her. And then I saw this fella poking out...

S/he is so unique looking- like two crabs put together kinda! She(just a stab in the dark really) has those bright bright red tips- wish I had caught the red of them all- kinda see them in the first one there- and her body and upper legs are so pale, almost like a viola coloration, and she is very unafraid and rarely pulls all the way in. We are missing the first walking leg on the right side, and I just couldn’t not bring her home! I really really hope she pulls thru. So far she has changed into a slightly lighter shell and has just been resting up and eating. So that’s great! We named her NKOTB, or New Kid for short. I had told myself no more crabs, and my kids had told me no more too (funny) but even they fell in love and didn’t even have a negative word to say- she’s just a cool crab. Anyway, a couple more little pics of this little sweetie, tho I don’t have many bc I didn’t want to make her life any harder than it already has been!


Dave the Wondercrab~Pat~Maggie~ Billy~Pop~Corn~Ten~Sam~MissTeri~Tim~Gene~ Barry~Mr S~Princess + 5 Es + Mr EnDoh =my crabby clan!

[Crabby7Crabber]

Aw, such a sweet baby! Love those eyes! I'm sure s/he's in great hands! Beautiful coloring!

[DinkDonk]

Wow, I really adore their shells! It has a nice tinge of green, and they look very curious! I'm glad that you are able to help them out, I am believing that they are grateful to have you take care of them!

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[CrabbyLover77]

Well, I stopped by my local pet store on Friday, just to kill some time, and they had all these bulbs on sale for just $1.99 each! So I promptly contacted @RiNiKy506 to see what she needed, and I even went ahead and purchased the hood I needed while I was at it! I bought 9 bulbs.

Well, I just HAD to check on their hermits. One of my larger hermits came from there, and she’s got a cool super dark tone to her. And then I saw this fella poking out...

S/he is so unique looking- like two crabs put together kinda! She(just a stab in the dark really) has those bright bright red tips- wish I had caught the red of them all- kinda see them in the first one there- and her body and upper legs are so pale, almost like a viola coloration, and she is very unafraid and rarely pulls all the way in. We are missing the first walking leg on the right side, and I just couldn’t not bring her home! I really really hope she pulls thru. So far she has changed into a slightly lighter shell and has just been resting up and eating. So that’s great! We named her NKOTB, or New Kid for short. I had told myself no more crabs, and my kids had told me no more too (funny) but even they fell in love and didn’t even have a negative word to say- she’s just a cool crab. Anyway, a couple more little pics of this little sweetie, tho I don’t have many bc I didn’t want to make her life any harder than it already has been!


Dave the Wondercrab~Pat~Maggie~ Billy~Pop~Corn~Ten~Sam~MissTeri~Tim~Gene~ Barry~Mr S~Princess + 5 Es + Mr EnDoh =my crabby clan!

Adorable crabby!

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[Overmountain1]

Thanks everybody! New Kid seems to be adjusting and settling in ok. She’s in iso for now, I’d like to have one good molt and even the possible regen before I integrate her. She’s eating and drinking and started digging again after the first few days so that always makes me feel better too! She also swapped shells a couple times, so good crabby vibes- let’s all hope she’s gonna pull thru like a champ!


Dave the Wondercrab~Pat~Maggie~ Billy~Pop~Corn~Ten~Sam~MissTeri~Tim~Gene~ Barry~Mr S~Princess + 5 Es + Mr EnDoh =my crabby clan!

[CrabbyLover77]

Thanks everybody! New Kid seems to be adjusting and settling in ok. She’s in iso for now, I’d like to have one good molt and even the possible regen before I integrate her. She’s eating and drinking and started digging again after the first few days so that always makes me feel better too! She also swapped shells a couple times, so good crabby vibes- let’s all hope she’s gonna pull thru like a champ!


Dave the Wondercrab~Pat~Maggie~ Billy~Pop~Corn~Ten~Sam~MissTeri~Tim~Gene~ Barry~Mr S~Princess + 5 Es + Mr EnDoh =my crabby clan!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for her!

I was just curious, did your pet shop make you pay for New Kid even though she was missing a limb? A few years back I went to PetSmart and saw a crab missing a limb. The employee told me they couldn't sell him because he was missing a limb, but I could adopt him. So I filled out the adoption paperwork and took him home for free. His name was Irwin. The poor thing only lasted less than a couple of weeks before he passed. I'm not sure if that is still PetSmart's policy now though.

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[Overmountain1]

Oh wish- no, I hadn’t heard that from them before. It could still be their policy but nobody really knows or pays attention to it? I’m not sure! My PetSmart I have brought home a few crabs from and they’ve mostly done good so far. I have lost a couple tho. Anyway, I was going to say that the local pet shop New Kid came from is just locally owned and operated I believe. They do offer a 14 day exchange/refund policy if something goes wrong. So at least they give us a little time to see if the little ones are going to make it!

I can’t get over New Kid’s stubby little eyes- so cute! I think she’s gonna grow into a sweetie with some time. Already is, but the trust isn’t there yet of course. So, even more sweet? Yeah!


Dave the Wondercrab~Pat~Maggie~ Billy~Pop~Corn~Ten~Sam~MissTeri~Tim~Gene~ Barry~Mr S~Princess + 5 Es + Mr EnDoh =my crabby clan!

[CrabbyLover77]

I haven't bought a crabby in years so their policy might have changed since then. My Beau is almost 8 and his original buddy that passed in July was 5. They were the last guys that I bought. It would def be interesting to find out though!

I didn't notice how cute her eyes were! Look out Corn and Princess, there's a new cutie on the block!

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[Crabby7Crabber]

I haven't bought a crabby in years so their policy might have changed since then. My Beau is almost 8 and his original buddy that passed in July was 5. They were the last guys that I bought. It would def be interesting to find out though!

I didn't notice how cute her eyes were! Look out Corn and Princess, there's a new cutie on the block!

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Agreed!

[Overmountain1]

Awww thanks y’all! My son was whining about missing Princess this morning.

I had thought this little one went to molt about a week but I found him sitting out this morning. Little stinker!



Dave the Wondercrab~Pat~Maggie~ Billy~Pop~Corn~Ten~Sam~MissTeri~Tim~Gene~ Barry~Mr S~Princess + 5 Es + Mr EnDoh =my crabby clan!

[Crabby7Crabber]

Awww thanks y’all! My son was whining about missing Princess this morning.

I had thought this little one went to molt about a week but I found him sitting out this morning. Little stinker!



Dave the Wondercrab~Pat~Maggie~ Billy~Pop~Corn~Ten~Sam~MissTeri~Tim~Gene~ Barry~Mr S~Princess + 5 Es + Mr EnDoh =my crabby clan!

My E did the same thing! I think my tiniest PP may have, too, but now he's buried again. Ah, the mysterious creatures.

[CrabbyLover77]

Awww thanks y’all! My son was whining about missing Princess this morning.

I had thought this little one went to molt about a week but I found him sitting out this morning. Little stinker!



Dave the Wondercrab~Pat~Maggie~ Billy~Pop~Corn~Ten~Sam~MissTeri~Tim~Gene~ Barry~Mr S~Princess + 5 Es + Mr EnDoh =my crabby clan!

Is that the famous escapee Ryder? Maybe he was planning a jail break under the sand, but at your house this time!

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[Overmountain1]

Just a quick update- I added NK to the tote with 3 of my others, they seem to be getting along quite well! Fingers crossed- how cool are those colors on NK?


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[Motörcrab]

It's amazing how much variety one species can really have. I'm half tempted to do a color experiment with my straws. I saw pictures of some on IG that are a very dark blue almost black but their joints are still red. I know diet has a lot to do with their colors. I'm wondering if I will notice a change by only feeding darker color boosting foods.

[angelbear]

It's amazing how much variety one species can really have. I'm half tempted to do a color experiment with my straws. I saw pictures of some on IG that are a very dark blue almost black but their joints are still red. I know diet has a lot to do with their colors. I'm wondering if I will notice a change by only feeding darker color boosting foods.

It is very plausiable. Especially if it is pigmentation linked.