Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

For topics relating to crab care that do not fit into the other categories.
User avatar

Topic author
Crabbzymagnus
Posts: 191
Joined: Fri Dec 26, 2014 9:49 pm

Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by Crabbzymagnus » Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:08 am

I was just curious,since my 2 ruggies have been pooping a lot on the sand,my lego(When I take them out for play time)and especially in the water bowls.So if a crab poops a lot does it mean they'r healthy?(Stupid Question)
Last edited by Crabbzymagnus on Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:48 am, edited 1 time in total.

User avatar

kornchaser
Posts: 393
Joined: Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:28 pm

Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by kornchaser » Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:56 am

Crabbzymagnus wrote:I was just curious,since my 2 ruggies have been pooping a lot on the sand,my lego(When I take them out for play time)and especially in the water bowls.So if a crab poops a lot does it mean they'r healthy?
Idk... It's better than no poop, better out than in, that is. Kinda a silly question but if your a serious crabber and you say you've never thought this... I don't believe you. It's good to get this out in the open, hear ideas and theories on crabby doo-doo.


Mommy of 11 PP babies:
Poseidon (Sid), Octavius, Matty, Junior, Aries, Kaylee, Turbo, Adrian, Pepper, Flower and Winifred.
-

User avatar

CallaLily
Posts: 3831
Joined: Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:05 pm

Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by CallaLily » Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:59 am

I think it's a great sign. Sounds like they have nice, healthy appetites. :D When you have pets and/or children, poop becomes more important than you ever thought it would. :lol:

User avatar

Topic author
Crabbzymagnus
Posts: 191
Joined: Fri Dec 26, 2014 9:49 pm

Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by Crabbzymagnus » Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:15 am

Yah i guess its kinda silly,i just want to hear opinions of other crabbers,here are a few crab healthcare questions
1)Is there such a thing a crab diarrieah/constipation?(If so how do i prevent it?)
2)If crabs poop a ton in the substrate will i have to change it?(I usually just burry the poop)
3)Has anyone ever brought a crab to the vet?(Y?)
Thanks everyone!

User avatar

Topic author
Crabbzymagnus
Posts: 191
Joined: Fri Dec 26, 2014 9:49 pm

Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by Crabbzymagnus » Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:21 am

CallaLily wrote:I think it's a great sign. Sounds like they have nice, healthy appetites. :D When you have pets and/or children, poop becomes more important than you ever thought it would. :lol:
Haha,poop is pretty importantImage!I feed my crabs strawberry tops every day!They go crazy for it.....

User avatar

Lburns
Posts: 194
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:33 pm
Location: Alabama

Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by Lburns » Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:40 am

I have a poop question too :lol: When they do it, does it stay in the shell and then fall out? Or, do they do it outside of the shell to begin with? Where exactly are their bottoms? :lol:
4 PPs. Crabbing since Sept. 2014. Batman - Found as a stray (holy crab!) (2 molts). Killer Croc (1 molt). Man-Bat (1 molt). Lex Luthor (1 molt).
RIP Robin (did not survive 1st molt).

User avatar

Lburns
Posts: 194
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:33 pm
Location: Alabama

Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by Lburns » Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:44 am

Oh, and, I asked at my vet. There are 3 doctors in the clinic where I take our dog. One of them does see hermit crabs but, I haven't taken them :lol:
4 PPs. Crabbing since Sept. 2014. Batman - Found as a stray (holy crab!) (2 molts). Killer Croc (1 molt). Man-Bat (1 molt). Lex Luthor (1 molt).
RIP Robin (did not survive 1st molt).

User avatar

Topic author
Crabbzymagnus
Posts: 191
Joined: Fri Dec 26, 2014 9:49 pm

Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by Crabbzymagnus » Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:56 am

Lburns wrote:I have a poop question too :lol: When they do it, does it stay in the shell and then fall out? Or, do they do it outside of the shell to begin with? Where exactly are their bottoms? :lol:
I think i'v seen one of my crabs poo
beforeImage,he just sat on the rock,then the poop came out and he just moved along,i can't seem to locate their bottoms...
Never thought vets could do hermit crabs...Image

User avatar

rml6f4
Posts: 168
Joined: Wed Nov 19, 2014 7:47 pm

Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by rml6f4 » Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:17 am

The Petco I bought my crabs from said if anything went wrong in a 14 day period from when I purchased them they would take my crabs to their vet. So it is possible!

User avatar

Crabinski
Posts: 1977
Joined: Fri Oct 10, 2014 4:56 pm
Location: Arizona

Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by Crabinski » Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:53 pm

Lburns wrote:I have a poop question too :lol: When they do it, does it stay in the shell and then fall out? Or, do they do it outside of the shell to begin with? Where exactly are their bottoms? :lol:
They poop in their shells and then remove it by manually moving the piece along until it falls out of the shell. It's a fascinating process to watch.
PPs are Big Enzo, Charles Paris and Mr Pinch
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

User avatar

megmaholm
Posts: 1247
Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:15 pm
Location: Bloomington, IN

Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by megmaholm » Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:58 pm

Do they use water to get the poop out of their shells sometimes? I always find some poop in the water dishes. I told them that would get them kicked out of a public swimming pool, but they don't seem to care. :lol:
Crabbing since July 2014! 75 gallon with 12 Purple Pinchers.

User avatar

Crabinski
Posts: 1977
Joined: Fri Oct 10, 2014 4:56 pm
Location: Arizona

Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by Crabinski » Sun Feb 08, 2015 6:16 pm

megmaholm wrote:Do they use water to get the poop out of their shells sometimes? I always find some poop in the water dishes. I told them that would get them kicked out of a public swimming pool, but they don't seem to care. :lol:
:hlol: Yep, they do that, too. My guys seem to equate sitting in the food dish, refueling, as a good time to flip poop out of their shells. I know it's time to change out the dry mix when there's as much poop as food in the dish :lol: .
PPs are Big Enzo, Charles Paris and Mr Pinch
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

User avatar

megmaholm
Posts: 1247
Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:15 pm
Location: Bloomington, IN

Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by megmaholm » Sun Feb 08, 2015 6:48 pm

Crabinski wrote: :hlol: Yep, they do that, too. My guys seem to equate sitting in the food dish, refueling, as a good time to flip poop out of their shells. I know it's time to change out the dry mix when there's as much poop as food in the dish :lol: .
Haha! That's how I gauge when to change the supplement dish. Nasty crabs. :lol:
Crabbing since July 2014! 75 gallon with 12 Purple Pinchers.


Sydthesquid345
Posts: 51
Joined: Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:50 pm

Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by Sydthesquid345 » Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:24 pm

Eh if u have ecoearth poop should naturally break down. :)


Sydthesquid345
Posts: 51
Joined: Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:50 pm

Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?

Post by Sydthesquid345 » Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:27 pm

Also if u were wondering here's what a hermit crab pooping looks like https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gu42rFXkiVo

Locked