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02-02-2006, 02:13 AM
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Spam Princess
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Hermit ID?
Meet my little buddy "Evil, The Evil Hermy"
He's not *so* evil... I don't think. But he's more hyper than a puppy with ADHD, which sometimes annoys other guys in the tank, but 2 weeks now and no one's dead or ailing... He seems to calm if I feed him by hand once a day.. (Not A LOT calmer, but a bit..)
I'm quite in love with him, actually... but I've never seen a hermit like him, and I'm hoping he's going to be safe.... If he's not, I'm tempted to start up just a teeny little tank just for him or something, he's my little buddy, that Evil The Evil Hermy!
Anyone got any input on what he is, and/or if he's safe? (And no offense, please... I don't *really* care to hear from people who are strict hermit-haters saying "OH NOS NOTTA HERMIT! BAD BAD NO HERMITS!"... I am of the hermit-liking reefers club  .)
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02-02-2006, 07:04 AM
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Admin/ Super mod
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hehehe ,
not positive on the ID, ( dont have all my stuff here at work) , but if he is happy with you feeding him. and not goingo after the snails or other hermits for the shells....
that and not seeign "hair " on his legs is usally a good thing too..
he might be a Paguristes puncticeps but i am not sure.
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02-02-2006, 07:08 AM
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The Bitter Mod
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He kind of looks like Predator.
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02-02-2006, 07:12 AM
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I loves me a water change
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Is that photo actual size?  
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02-02-2006, 07:15 AM
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Spam Princess
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Originally Posted by ChrisPrusha
Is that photo actual size? |
YES!!
Nevermind yer doors.
Lock up yer daughters......!
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02-02-2006, 07:19 AM
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Spam Princess
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Originally Posted by tims
hehehe ,
not positive on the ID, ( dont have all my stuff here at work) , but if he is happy with you feeding him. and not goingo after the snails or other hermits for the shells....
that and not seeign "hair " on his legs is usally a good thing too..
he might be a Paguristes puncticeps but i am not sure.
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Thanks! I like yer answer & I'm sticking to it 
I have tons (well, really like maybe 100 or more) empty shells in MANY various sizes.... None of my hermits bug my snails.....
though they'd maybe only consider it if I didn't have good shows on the TV for entertainment all day...
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02-02-2006, 07:20 AM
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Spam Princess
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Originally Posted by theplatypus
He kind of looks like Predator.
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Awwwwwww... really?
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02-02-2006, 07:23 AM
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Spam Princess
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Originally Posted by m3rma1d
YES!!
Nevermind yer doors.
Lock up yer daughters......!
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BTW, though... he is seriously large for a hermit.... Much bigger than my others... almost as big as my mexican turbo snail, and he's a big hombre!
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02-02-2006, 07:28 AM
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Ann-marie,
good luck with him, and keep up the feeding ...just keep in mind the are crabs and omnivores..but i think you are good to go...he has a good sugar momma
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02-02-2006, 08:43 AM
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Tang Lover
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Originally Posted by m3rma1d
I don't *really* care to hear from people who are strict hermit-haters saying "OH NOS NOTTA HERMIT! BAD BAD NO HERMITS!"... I am of the hermit-liking reefers club .) |
YEAH!!! ME TOO!
I don't understand all the hub-bub.
If you put new shells in from time to time (which are like $2), they are fine.
I set my tank up 1 year ago today, with 6 astrea snails and over 20 hermits. I've added shells maybe 4 times.
I still have ALL 6 snails. And while I've never caught them...I'm PRETTY sure my hermits are multiplying!
they are probably my favorite thing to watch. Quite comical.
never had a problem with 'em.
That's a beauty you got there. I vote for "KEEP HIM!" 
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02-02-2006, 08:48 AM
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Spam Princess
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Originally Posted by skeety
YEAH!!! ME TOO!
I don't understand all the hub-bub.
If you put new shells in from time to time (which are like $2), they are fine.
I set my tank up 1 year ago today, with 6 astrea snails and over 20 hermits. I've added shells maybe 4 times.
I still have ALL 6 snails. And while I've never caught them...I'm PRETTY sure my hermits are multiplying!
they are probably my favorite thing to watch. Quite comical.
never had a problem with 'em.
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Thanks!
I have a ton of shells... I have way more that are still on stand-by, for when the ones IN there become blase... $2 you say? Cheap!
I got my shells for $1500.... But that's only 'cos I went to Australia to pick 'em up on the beach
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02-02-2006, 10:24 AM
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Nothing to See Here
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Hermit crab lovers unite!!! I love it!! Your evil hermy is adorable!! I have about 100 hermies and they are the best!!
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02-03-2006, 04:36 AM
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Spam Princess
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YAAAAAAAAY! I'm glad to find a general feeling of "safety" for Evil The Evil Hermy... and I'm glad some folks are speaking up for love of all the hermies!!
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02-04-2006, 08:00 AM
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Hi Anne-marie,
Not sure what type it is but the local PetQuarters just got a ton of these guys. Your not kidding when you say their hyper! I watched one jump almost an inch!! They sure are cool. Im thinkin of getting one of my very own!
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02-04-2006, 08:24 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
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Originally Posted by CrazyFishMan
Hi Anne-marie,
Not sure what type it is but the local PetQuarters just got a ton of these guys. Your not kidding when you say their hyper! I watched one jump almost an inch!! They sure are cool. Im thinkin of getting one of my very own!
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