Abbreviations

froggz37 · 10-25-2004, 08:45 PM

hehehe Could you guys help? I understand a few of the abbreviations you use here, such as indo-indonesian, and E-equadorian. At least I think so. But there are so many abbreviations used and I'm a bit lost right now

Also another question of mine is what are all of the species of hermit crabs available as pets? I know of the indonesian, equadorian, and strawberry. What are the others, and what do they look like in general?? thanks so much

ReganShaw · 10-26-2004, 05:03 AM

Well, as for abbreviations, another one is PP, which is Purple Pincher. Purple Pinchers are usually the easiest crab to get. There's also Ruggie's (Rugosus), and Cavipes. They are the other three available in the US. There is also the Crazy Crab (from Australia) Crazy Crabs are VERY hard to get, and not exactly legal in the US. Don't know why. (If I'm wrong about this someone tell me)

As for the other abbreviations, I'm not sure. I guess I use them so much that I don't even realize it. Let me know what some of them are! I'll help you the best I can!

Also, Welcome to our board!

kuplakrabs · 10-26-2004, 03:42 PM

Here are a few that may help you!

BP - Big Pincher
Brevy - Indonesian (Coenobita Brevimanus)
Cavie - Cavipes (Coenobita Cavipes)
CC - crazy crabs (Coenobita Variabilis)
DW - Doc Wellfish (salt mix)
E - Ecuadorian (Coenobita Compressus)
EE - Eco-Earth (coconut fiber bedding)
FB - Forest Bedding
Indo - Indonesian (Coenobita Brevimanus)
IO - Instant Ocean (salt mix)
ISO - Isolation tank
LPS - local pet store
PP - purple pincher (Coenobita Clypeatus)
Rug - Ruggie (Coeonbita Rugosus)
Straw - Strawberry (Coenobita Perlatus)

If there are any others, don't hesitate to ask. Some of us are so used to using them like Jenny said, that they become second nature to us.

A few other species that are (to my knowledge) not in the US are

Coenobita Carnescens
Coenobita Olivieri
Coenobita Purpureus
Coenobita Spinosus
Coenobita Violascens

froggz37 · 10-26-2004, 07:12 PM

thank you very much Wendy, that REALLY helps out. Also I appreciate you giving the scientific names as well, that way I can research them and learn more.

kuplakrabs · 07-06-2005, 05:50 AM

Click on the link below for a more complete list

Abbreviations

10-26-2004, 05:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
ReganShaw "Preparing For First Molt" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 122	Well, as for abbreviations, another one is PP, which is Purple Pincher. Purple Pinchers are usually the easiest crab to get. There's also Ruggie's (Rugosus), and Cavipes. They are the other three available in the US. There is also the Crazy Crab (from Australia) Crazy Crabs are VERY hard to get, and not exactly legal in the US. Don't know why. (If I'm wrong about this someone tell me) As for the other abbreviations, I'm not sure. I guess I use them so much that I don't even realize it. Let me know what some of them are! I'll help you the best I can! Also, Welcome to our board! __________________ Jenny

10-26-2004, 03:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
kuplakrabs "Second Molt, A Success" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Western NY Posts: 500	Here are a few that may help you! BP - Big Pincher Brevy - Indonesian (Coenobita Brevimanus) Cavie - Cavipes (Coenobita Cavipes) CC - crazy crabs (Coenobita Variabilis) DW - Doc Wellfish (salt mix) E - Ecuadorian (Coenobita Compressus) EE - Eco-Earth (coconut fiber bedding) FB - Forest Bedding Indo - Indonesian (Coenobita Brevimanus) IO - Instant Ocean (salt mix) ISO - Isolation tank LPS - local pet store PP - purple pincher (Coenobita Clypeatus) Rug - Ruggie (Coeonbita Rugosus) Straw - Strawberry (Coenobita Perlatus) If there are any others, don't hesitate to ask. Some of us are so used to using them like Jenny said, that they become second nature to us. A few other species that are (to my knowledge) not in the US are Coenobita Carnescens Coenobita Olivieri Coenobita Purpureus Coenobita Spinosus Coenobita Violascens __________________ Wendy *~Kindness and patience reap greater rewards than rigid intolerance.~*

07-06-2005, 05:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
kuplakrabs "Second Molt, A Success" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Western NY Posts: 500	Click on the link below for a more complete list Abbreviations __________________ Wendy *~Kindness and patience reap greater rewards than rigid intolerance.~*

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10-25-2004, 08:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
froggz37 "First Molt In Progress" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 159	hehehe Could you guys help? I understand a few of the abbreviations you use here, such as indo-indonesian, and E-equadorian. At least I think so. But there are so many abbreviations used and I'm a bit lost right now Also another question of mine is what are all of the species of hermit crabs available as pets? I know of the indonesian, equadorian, and strawberry. What are the others, and what do they look like in general?? thanks so much

10-26-2004, 07:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
froggz37 "First Molt In Progress" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 159	thank you very much Wendy, that REALLY helps out. Also I appreciate you giving the scientific names as well, that way I can research them and learn more.