there is lots of land stuff to climb up and its brackish water thankfully he has peeled his skin and i was reading up that they may decide to loose an arm when they shed im sure hes fine now hes down from the vines and eating lots again but i will repost is any problems thanks
sounds like a good start.
though these crabs live on LAND, not in the water. so, for their long term health, a move to a lands based set-up, is vital.
it, is indeed, common for inverts to loose digits during moult. but usually only as they get bigger, and older.however, its uncommon, for them to loose them, at any time, other than the moult..
the reason i asked for a picture is. you mention the wound has gone black (ish).
this could be one of two things:
1. infected and necrotic flesh.
2. a new claw. beginning to develop. (usually a pale colour, at first. darkening to a very deep red.)
either way, i would recommend the use of an anti bacterial. NOT an ANTIBIOTIC, mind. just an anti bac. (this also helps with guarding against fungal infection too.)
something like Melafix.
now you can make your own (theoretically much cheaper)
Melafix is simply teatree oil, distilled water and an homogenising agent. (as are all the various brands)
problem with making, really effective, home brew is the homogenising agent (just mixing water and tretree oil, will not cut it, as the oil simply floats to the water surface.)
which homogenising agent you use, greatly effects how well the mix will work. its , also, not commonly sold in retail. if you add the volumes you have to buy it in!
its cheaper, just, to buy Melafix.
and i have a feeling he might die hes hiding in the vines alot havent seen him eat not sure..... opinions?
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