Dropping Legs

     I woke this morning to one of Louis' little legs laying in the sand. After my mini heart attack and checking the others to make sure they hadn't fought I searched up "Strawberry Crab dropping legs" on Google.com. There I came across a Q&A site where it stated that all crabs can do this and do when either stressed from transport or the levels in the crabitat aren't ideal. 

     Because I had put Strawberry crabs in the search I also came across a different site stating that they like very high humidity and a stable eighty degrees in their tank while their cousins(PP Crabs) can take lower levels. I have moved their location in my bedroom and have saran wrapped their whole lid, placing the heat lamp on top. Also, saltwater is very important for strawberry crabs. I added another water dish too containing saltwater that is deep enough that all the crabs can submerge themselves if they like and with the light lever of stones they will be able to remove themselves safely.  Now with three water dishes the humidity is staying at a great, I think the saran wrap is helping nicely as well. Hopefully little Louis will relax before the day is done and enjoy the high temperature and humidity of his new home.

     

Poor Louis :(

     P.S. Louis has yet to change his shell and as far as I know Prada and Chloe have yet to see him face to face. Chloe remains underneath the driftwood however when I peek under it she is awake and alert. Prada is having a blast inside her hut, moving the play sand around how she likes it. 

     I have bought a little tree for them to climb on and added it to tank after removing the soap dish. I remembered the tank at the mall where I bought Louis had one so hopefully it helps him settle. I will take a picture of the new crabitat set up sometime soon. 

     I also picked up shrimp from the pet store, its for turtles and comes in a little can. I hope they like it :) I haven't placed it into their food bowl yet but I will tonight. 

Until next time,

Pearl Popping~