04-13-2008, 11:37 PM
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(Micro Crab)
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Location: Texas
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Sideways Crab
One of my little guys like to stay on its side. No matter where I find it, it is always on its side completely in its shell. I know it is not molting and I know you realy shouldn't disturb them in the case of a possible molt, but I get them out of their cubby hole and move them in the tank so they will get used to their new surroundings. At this time, it is roaming around. Why do you think he likes it on his side so much? Weird.
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04-14-2008, 09:57 AM
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"Preparing For First Molt"
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: michigan
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Re: Sideways Crab
I have one that sleeps like that, but the shell is WAY to big for him so I figure it's gravity! He has been in this large shell for awhile and no problems so I wouldn't worry. Crabs always keep us guessing.
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04-14-2008, 10:24 AM
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"Preparing For Third Molt"
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Gainesville, Florida
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Re: Sideways Crab
Yes, they love to do things that stress us out, probably payback for them being stressed.
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04-14-2008, 09:44 PM
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"Second Molt In Progress"
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
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Re: Sideways Crab
dgh,
How long have you had your crabs? You shouldn't be disturbing them if you got them within a month or two. They need to de-stress and get use to their new surroundings on their own. |
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04-15-2008, 10:52 AM
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"Preparing For Third Molt"
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Gainesville, Florida
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Re: Sideways Crab
WizKidsMom
A number of experience crabbers no longer isolate their new crabs. If the crab has come from poor humidity conditions, then you would want to take some time to get them used to the proper humidity level. But after checking for mites, I put them into the main tank. Of my established colony of 14 PPs and Es, I have 11 that are almost to over one year old and the remaining four I've had for 7 months. My husband handles them on a daily basis and I've never lost a crab to PPS.
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04-16-2008, 06:25 AM
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"Second Molt In Progress"
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
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Re: Sideways Crab
I wasn't talking about ISOing the crabs - just giving a hands off until they adjust. Everyone has their system/routine and have good results with it. I leave them alone.
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04-17-2008, 07:41 PM
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Location: NC
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Re: Sideways Crab
maybe you need a sideway tank LOL - sorry I hope your lil one is ok. Maybe he has ocean water in his ear.
 and his balance is off
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05-02-2008, 12:10 AM
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"Never Molted"
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Boise ID
Posts: 30
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Re: Sideways Crab
Heehee,
that made me picture a little crabbie with two huge ears on its head... I think they've already got enough goin on with the eye stalks and intenni. Oh, wish I knew how to photoshop a pair of ears onto a crabbie pic 
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