This area is dedicated to the pioneers who have captive bred crabs, and for those who wish to learn more or attempt it themselves. Also for inquiring about the gender of your crabs.
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by Renroc » Sat Jul 28, 2018 2:16 am
There were 3 out this afternoon. I took these shots on my phone.
This is the biggest baby. Now 19mths old. My thumb just near it to show scale.
19mths old. by
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19mths old. by
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Another baby.
19mths old. by
renroc57, on Flickr
The 3rd is still in a very small shell. Doesn't seem to want to change although there are heaps to choose from. There are 3 or 4 in this sort of shell. The mesh is 1cm square gutter guard so you can tell how small this one is.
19mths old. by
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Crazy crab lady with 1 male raised in captivity who is now 7 yrs old (Dec 23) and a 2 females I've added from rehoming or adoptions to add to my breeding colony.
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by piratetoothgir » Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:55 am
Aww, such cute little guys!
That’s awesome, Renroc!
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by GotButterflies » Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:15 pm
Thanks for the update Sue! They are so adorable!! This is by far one of my favorite threads!
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by aussieJJDude » Sat Jul 28, 2018 5:59 pm
Beautiful update! Glad to hear they are all doing well.
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by Renroc » Sat Jul 28, 2018 8:40 pm
The little one in the striped shell changed last night into a babylonian. Well I think it was that one but I can't remember if it was zigzag (named for shell) or some other one in a striped shell that is in the photo.
Crazy crab lady with 1 male raised in captivity who is now 7 yrs old (Dec 23) and a 2 females I've added from rehoming or adoptions to add to my breeding colony.
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by Kermie16 » Sat Jul 28, 2018 8:50 pm
Wow!!! You have truly done an amazing job raising these babies!!! Thank you so much for keeping us updated throughout the journey! ^_^
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by Renroc » Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:45 pm
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Number One has absolutely done a moult. Look how well it’s filling that huge shell now. Also note hairy legs and sharp black toes.
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Same crab in same shell in July (6 months later) looking like it almost needs a bigger shell. I added a couple today.
Almost too big for that shell. by
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Crazy crab lady with 1 male raised in captivity who is now 7 yrs old (Dec 23) and a 2 females I've added from rehoming or adoptions to add to my breeding colony.
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by GotButterflies » Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:08 am
Wow! What a growth spurt! Great job!!
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by Renroc » Sun Jul 29, 2018 7:59 pm
OMG I’ve just put some 17mm opening shells in for my BABIES
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Crazy crab lady with 1 male raised in captivity who is now 7 yrs old (Dec 23) and a 2 females I've added from rehoming or adoptions to add to my breeding colony.
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by Renroc » Tue Jul 31, 2018 3:15 am
V checking the worm castings out.
Monster in the calcium pit
calcium for the babies via ground cuttle bone, blue swimmer crab shell and egg shell.
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Crazy crab lady with 1 male raised in captivity who is now 7 yrs old (Dec 23) and a 2 females I've added from rehoming or adoptions to add to my breeding colony.
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by GotButterflies » Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:41 am
So cute!!!
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by Renroc » Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:36 am
Dotti enjoying some prawn shell. Not babies any more at 21months. Time has flown by. I’m going to get a large male shortly. Discovered for certain Mango is female a week or so back. Think I lost my male last season so will get another and hopefully get some more babies.
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by aussieJJDude » Sat Sep 08, 2018 2:54 am
Good luck with the new male! Will be exciting if some new larvae develops!
And awesome pic, my do these guys grow ever so quickly!
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by Renroc » Sat Sep 08, 2018 5:44 am
Dotti and Monster feasting on prawn shell
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by GotButterflies » Sat Sep 08, 2018 9:28 am
So sorry that you lost your male! Love the pictures!! They've gotten so big...yet they are still so small!
Edit: Love the name Monster!
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calcium for the babies via ground cuttle bone, blue swimmer crab shell and egg shell. 
