PPS Question

Mommy2Crabs · 08-25-2008, 06:00 PM

When a crab is going through PPS, does it always die? Can it recover if proper care is taken?

My new medium sized PP that I've had for a week is going through it and I'm worried about him. He's losing color & lethargic, yet he's still eating! I gave him a piece of shrimp with the tail attached and ground up sand dollar sprinkled on top. But he's not getting up to get water.

Any answers and suggestions is always greatfull. Thank you.

**HERMEZ** · 08-25-2008, 06:23 PM

no they dont always die- could be he wants to molt but is weak right now........but then again he could be. You will never kow how far beyond repair a crab is- I think alot had to do with the crabs themselves and their will and genetic strengths like a strong mamma n dadda.......
Unfortunately I have had some seem to hang on forever eating and drinking but just not themselves and they still perish. Best of luck all you can do is your best! Keep us posted

Mommy2Crabs · 08-25-2008, 06:48 PM

Thanks Hermez. As always, you have great info. I will do my best, and promise to keep you posted.

Carlos · 08-25-2008, 08:41 PM

My crab carlos is acting the same way.

Mommy2Crabs · 08-25-2008, 09:44 PM

I am sooooo sorry to here that. Wish you the best of luck. If he's not moving, make sure to bring a little food and water to him. Also, leave him alone, don't handle him. Keep me posted.

Hildegarde · 08-26-2008, 08:51 PM

Since you've only had the crab for a week, maybe he needs more time to adjust to his new, and wonderful, environment. As long as he has access to water and food and a place to hide, you've done all you could.

Mommy2Crabs · 08-26-2008, 09:20 PM

Mr Crabs 2 was out and about last night! He seems to be doing much better, so I'm hoping hildegarde is right. I will keep an eye on him. But for now...Yay!!!!!!!.....(I know I'm a big dork!).....

Frogs_n_Flowers · 08-26-2008, 09:42 PM

Your not a big dork, I'm sure we all feel like that sometimes, at least I do!

08-25-2008, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mommy2Crabs (Small Crab) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 280	PPS Question When a crab is going through PPS, does it always die? Can it recover if proper care is taken? My new medium sized PP that I've had for a week is going through it and I'm worried about him. He's losing color & lethargic, yet he's still eating! I gave him a piece of shrimp with the tail attached and ground up sand dollar sprinkled on top. But he's not getting up to get water. Any answers and suggestions is always greatfull. Thank you.

08-25-2008, 06:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
HERMEZ Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NC Posts: 1,293	Re: PPS Question no they dont always die- could be he wants to molt but is weak right now........but then again he could be. You will never kow how far beyond repair a crab is- I think alot had to do with the crabs themselves and their will and genetic strengths like a strong mamma n dadda....... Unfortunately I have had some seem to hang on forever eating and drinking but just not themselves and they still perish. Best of luck all you can do is your best! Keep us posted __________________ 22PP's~9 Rugs~9 E's~5 Straws~2 Indo's~4 Violas~ http://photobucket.com/albums/a96/Herm-EZ/

08-25-2008, 06:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mommy2Crabs (Small Crab) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 280	Re: PPS Question Thanks Hermez. As always, you have great info. I will do my best, and promise to keep you posted.

08-25-2008, 08:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Carlos "Preparing For First Molt" Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Your attic Posts: 138	Re: PPS Question My crab carlos is acting the same way. __________________ - Jake Hinojosa Visit my website: www.capitalmovies.info

08-25-2008, 09:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mommy2Crabs (Small Crab) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 280	Re: PPS Question I am sooooo sorry to here that. Wish you the best of luck. If he's not moving, make sure to bring a little food and water to him. Also, leave him alone, don't handle him. Keep me posted.

08-26-2008, 08:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hildegarde "Preparing For Third Molt" Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 791	Re: PPS Question Since you've only had the crab for a week, maybe he needs more time to adjust to his new, and wonderful, environment. As long as he has access to water and food and a place to hide, you've done all you could. __________________ The Kids: Big Momma, Bwana, BiBi, Honey, Aggie, Stretch, Sparky, Houdini, Tang, Zeke & Izzie; The Big Guys: Kaiser, Mo-de-law', Belle & SuzyQ; and our 15 new Little Ones; all PPs and our baby Es: Killer, Ol' Yeller, Scooter, Mr. Greenjeans, Orange and our tiny Smidgen.

08-26-2008, 09:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mommy2Crabs (Small Crab) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 280	Re: PPS Question Mr Crabs 2 was out and about last night! He seems to be doing much better, so I'm hoping hildegarde is right. I will keep an eye on him. But for now...Yay!!!!!!!.....(I know I'm a big dork!)..... __________________ Alysa11 PPs: Goliath, Davey Jones, Rainman, Crazy Crab, Turtle, Sketch, One Eye Willy, Mini T, Spider, Luna and Estrella

08-26-2008, 09:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Frogs_n_Flowers "Preparing For First Molt" Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 130	Re: PPS Question Your not a big dork, I'm sure we all feel like that sometimes, at least I do! __________________ 18 pp's - Hercules, Big Boy, Myrtle, Bam Bam, Crabina and Hermikey... I haven't named the others yet. RIP Chance... I miss you

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