Hermit Crabs - Page 2

*camily* ^(Premo) · 10-02-2006, 09:25 AM

My daughter got one over the summer (early) from OC. It's in a plastic tub with gravel and it's sponge and a few other things. Still alive and doing fine.

*mainman* ^(Premo) · 10-02-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Nickel

Note to self: Never buy hermit crabs.

I'm sure they would live longer for YOU....

Nickel · 10-02-2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mainman

I'm sure they would live longer for YOU....

No, I'm fairly certain they would die on the way home.

*mainman* ^(Premo) · 10-02-2006, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Nickel

No, I'm fairly certain they would die on the way home.

Crack a window

*pixiegirl* ^(Premo) · 10-02-2006, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Nickel

J's Grammy sticks to books, hotwheels, and mini motorcycles.

Note that this is not my mother; it's the ex's mother.

*cattitude* ^(Premo) · 10-02-2006, 10:01 AM

Dearest Pixdaughtergirl:

Take a breath..calm down. Dead hermit crabs are a right of passage for the 3-8 age group.

Love,

Virtualmom

Nickel · 10-02-2006, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by pixiegirl

Note that this is not my mother; it's the ex's mother.

Oh, I don't have to worry about that.

*PelyKat* ^(Premo) · 10-02-2006, 11:26 AM

Realize that the lost claw/legs maybe an attack from another crab. They can be territorial. Or the Spiderman shell may have had something toxic in it, They are VERY sensitive.

We had some years ago, they did fine for a year, but forgot about them when the exterminaters cam in for the ants. Even though they were high, and the spray was only on the baseboards. Bye-Bye!

The kids survived. They need to learn that everything has a life cycle. And the Royal Flush Ceremony can be a good thing for them to learn.

*pixiegirl* ^(Premo) · 10-02-2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PelyKat

Realize that the lost claw/legs maybe an attack from another crab. They can be territorial. Or the Spiderman shell may have had something toxic in it, They are VERY sensitive.

We had some years ago, they did fine for a year, but forgot about them when the exterminaters cam in for the ants. Even though they were high, and the spray was only on the baseboards. Bye-Bye!

The kids survived. They need to learn that everything has a life cycle. And the Royal Flush Ceremony can be a good thing for them to learn.

The shell is now trashola. I'm convinced it had something to do with it. The first one was for several weeks, lost a claw, moved a couple times then back into that shell, crawled out and died. The second one didn't even last a day. Was dead within hours of getting into that shell. The shell is toast!

I imagine we'll be at Petco tonight getting a replacement.

I threw the dead one away last night. If it was sick I didn't want the others to get it. There won't be any flushing ceremonies at my house. Both dead ones went into ziplock bags and into the trash can. After seeing the first one naked there was no way I was putting it down the toilet. I'd have nightmares of a deformed crab climbing out of the toilet and pinching my ass when I sat on the pot to pee!

I should sent the damn things to Grammy's house and get him the veggie lizard he wants. I like that and wanted one myself as a teenager just didn't have the $100something bucks to drop on it.

nomoney · 10-02-2006, 11:54 AM

you should let him know that the crab died though instead of hiding it from him. It teaches him about life etc.

10-02-2006, 09:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
camily ^(Premo) Bettie Page kicked a$$ Member Since: Nov 2004 Location: waldorf Posts: 11,202	My daughter got one over the summer (early) from OC. It's in a plastic tub with gravel and it's sponge and a few other things. Still alive and doing fine. __________________ When someone shows you who they are, believe them.~Maya Angelou K_Jo stood me up for the donkey drive by.~MJ Being an idiot does not make one wrong. I respect idiots.~JPC, Sr.. I know....It's sick and twisted, but sometimes you just have to be that way~JWWB
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10-02-2006, 10:01 AM	#16 (permalink)
cattitude ^(Premo) My Sweetest Boy Member Since: Mar 2002 Posts: 31,913	Dearest Pixdaughtergirl: Take a breath..calm down. Dead hermit crabs are a right of passage for the 3-8 age group. Love, Virtualmom __________________ The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous; it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men. - Emile Zola Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. - John Wooden
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10-02-2006, 11:26 AM	#18 (permalink)
PelyKat ^(Premo) Earth Mother Member Since: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte Hall Posts: 614	Realize that the lost claw/legs maybe an attack from another crab. They can be territorial. Or the Spiderman shell may have had something toxic in it, They are VERY sensitive. We had some years ago, they did fine for a year, but forgot about them when the exterminaters cam in for the ants. Even though they were high, and the spray was only on the baseboards. Bye-Bye! The kids survived. They need to learn that everything has a life cycle. And the Royal Flush Ceremony can be a good thing for them to learn. __________________ Bendacht lib! Blessings Towards All! PelyHawk! Your Local Druidess. My Novel: "Beware 30!" is available on Amazon.com My Forum: the Solitary Pagan's Nest http://www.pagansnest.invisionplus.net
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10-02-2006, 11:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
nomoney .... Member Since: Sep 2003 Location: Lend me some sugar, cuz I am your neighbor Posts: 18,711	you should let him know that the crab died though instead of hiding it from him. It teaches him about life etc.
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