My little crab "Sammy" has been running around without a shell for about 4 days now. We separated him from our other crabs. We put an extra bowl of water in the tank with him along with his sponge. We have tried bathing him and placing him back in his shell (he pinches hard), but he wouldn't go and he wouldn't cooperate and unfurl his tail. He seems very active, still climbing all around. He is eating and drinking and does not seem afraid. No sign of mites. Lots of new shells to choose from, if he wants. The tank is warm and moist. How long can he live outside of a shell? I don't want to cram him in and hurt him, and our previous trials seemed to stress us more than him. If the new shells we provided for him are not appropriate, will he choose none over his old one even? We have only had our guys for less than a year. I'm sure no one wants their pet to die and worries about their well-being. I would just appreciate more suggestions. Please.
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still running around without a shell
enzenauerscott
May 23, 2005 10:11 PM
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enzenauerscott
May 26, 2005 07:49 PM
Update on Sammy:
We got him to stay in a shell! He ran naked for six days before deciding on a new house. We thought he was a goner.
enzenauerscott
Jun 06, 2005 09:58 PM
He's out again! We don't know what else to do! Can he live outside of it for long?
animallover95
Jun 24, 2005 11:13 PM
Well, Im not a crab expert, but I know a site thats really good:
hermit-crabs.com
