Swollen Leg?
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- Zoea II
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Swollen Leg?
I just took Neelix out for the first time to start getting him use to me but i noticed part of his leg looks swollen could this be a healed wound or infection or maybe just a "Unique" development?
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- Zoea II
- Posts: 219
- Joined: 05 May 2015, 17:26
- Gender: Female
- Hermit crabs: 4
- Total gallons: 69
- Total tanks: 3
- Location: Melbournes Western Suburbs
Re: Swollen Leg?
Ok my other male Chakotay has the exact same swelling on the same side..is this a male crab thing?...i haven't checked Neelix (male) or my girl....can someone explain this please
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Re: Swollen Leg?
That leg isn't swollen, it's their 'shield leg' when they're retracted into their shells. All crabs have that leg bigger than the rest.
You can kind of see it in some of these shots of my crabs:
http://thedailyhermit.tumblr.com/post/1 ... you-see-me
http://thedailyhermit.tumblr.com/post/1 ... leader-but
http://thedailyhermit.tumblr.com/post/1 ... a-textbook
http://thedailyhermit.tumblr.com/post/1 ... e-relaxing
http://thedailyhermit.tumblr.com/post/1 ... that-benny
You can kind of see it in some of these shots of my crabs:
http://thedailyhermit.tumblr.com/post/1 ... you-see-me
http://thedailyhermit.tumblr.com/post/1 ... leader-but
http://thedailyhermit.tumblr.com/post/1 ... a-textbook
http://thedailyhermit.tumblr.com/post/1 ... e-relaxing
http://thedailyhermit.tumblr.com/post/1 ... that-benny
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Rack, 23 Sep 08; Benny, 23 Sep 08; Slightly, 3 Jan 09; Nibs, 3 Jan 09; Curly, 3 Jan 09; Spaz, 5 Jul 09
If you are contacted privately and enticed to join another forum, please inform a moderator. This is an unethical practice.
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- Zoea II
- Posts: 219
- Joined: 05 May 2015, 17:26
- Gender: Female
- Hermit crabs: 4
- Total gallons: 69
- Total tanks: 3
- Location: Melbournes Western Suburbs
Re: Swollen Leg?
Thank you very much Emma i saw the guard leg in all your pics...My minds at ease now