Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?
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Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?
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)
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Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is 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.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?
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Poseidon (Sid), Octavius, Matty, Junior, Aries, Kaylee, Turbo, Adrian, Pepper, Flower and Winifred.
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Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?
I think it's a great sign. Sounds like they have nice, healthy appetites.
When you have pets and/or children, poop becomes more important than you ever thought it would. 


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Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?
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!
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!
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Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?
Haha,poop is pretty importantCallaLily wrote:I think it's a great sign. Sounds like they have nice, healthy appetites.When you have pets and/or children, poop becomes more important than you ever thought it would.

Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?
I have a poop question too
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? 


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).
RIP Robin (did not survive 1st molt).
Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?
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 

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).
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Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?
I think i'v seen one of my crabs pooLburns wrote:I have a poop question tooWhen 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?
before

Never thought vets could do hermit crabs...

Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?
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!
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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.Lburns wrote:I have a poop question tooWhen 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?
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
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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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. 

Crabbing since July 2014! 75 gallon with 12 Purple Pinchers.
Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?
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.


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
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
Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?
Haha! That's how I gauge when to change the supplement dish. Nasty crabs.Crabinski wrote: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
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Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?
Eh if u have ecoearth poop should naturally break down. 

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Re: Does more crab poop mean a crab is healthy?
Also if u were wondering here's what a hermit crab pooping looks like https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gu42rFXkiVo