Happenings

During our most recent wind storm/extended power outage, North had a great time. I covered the 55 gallon crabitat in several down blankets and comforters to try to hold in the heat and North discovered it was a great place to sit and eat Cheerios.

My Dad got out of the hospital today after a long stay for surgery and recovery. He's got many weeks of rest and healing to go but Emma and Moses have committed to do their best to keep his spirits up.

Latest and Greatest

The latest crabby additions to the family are all alive and doing well. I got three strawberry hermit crabs in December and they all seem well on their way to recovering from a difficult journey to my crabitat.

First up is Aloha. He is a tiny straw and has already successfully molted here with me. He is bright, gorgeous and has the color banding typical of the smaller guys of his species.

pre-molt

post-molt

Next is Hula. Unfortunately, he dropped a leg within hours of arriving at my home but he was also very active and hungry in the beginning. I only have one picture of him since he's been a moss pit recluse for the past couple weeks. I'm leaving him alone in hopes that he'll molt and become more comfortable in the colony.

lacking in limbs, not in spirit

Last is Ipo. He is large and astonishingly beautiful. As expected, Ipo has asserted himself as alpha of the crabitat but he's doing a great job now after a couple rough days in the beginning. His weakness (and obsession) is coconut. Luckily, I always put a couple chunks in at once so he can monopolize a piece without depriving everyone else.

upon arrival

chilling in a moss pit (Carob retreating)

king of the cholla