Is my crabbie sick?

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Is my crabbie sick?

Post by HermieLove19 »

I think Rufus, the crab I got at the mall, could possibly be sick. I bought him June 28th and I have never seen him eat. He won't eat honey if i try and hand feed him. I put him next to the fresh water bowl today after a little dip in some salt water. I put him there at 2pm. I went to work and got home my midnight and he was still in the same spot! He just hides but since I put him next to the water dish he hasn't moved. I've never had a sick crab before. I was thinking of ordering the sick pp kit because I've heard it works. Is there anything I can do to make him feel better until the kit gets here?

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Re: Is my crabbie sick?

Post by Wai »

That is with no doubt puzzling. If the water that he is sitting on is cold, I'd recommend replacing it with lukewarm water, or move him out of the dish.
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Re: Is my crabbie sick?

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I never put him in it i just kinda left him next to it so he wouldn't have to go far for food or water. When i woke up today I moved his litle leg and he's not responding. I'm pretty sure he passed on to a better place where there are no painted shells and the sand is deeper than it could ever be :'(
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Re: Is my crabbie sick?

Post by krabby_katie »

Aw. I touch thier eye to see if they're alive. That's how I could tell that Sandy was dead. Stella and Unknown aren't eating or anything either...
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