Need Hermit Crab ID Please

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by dap04g, Feb 20, 2009.

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  1. dap04g

    dap04g Astrea Snail

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    got him off the beach. he's kinda large and has brown legs. Thanks!
     

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  2. Dsilowka3

    Dsilowka3 Fire Worm

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    Brown or white leg hermit...
     
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  3. dap04g

    dap04g Astrea Snail

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    lol alright
    found him http://www.recif.be/article/hermit/Clibanarius sp3.jpeg
    unfortunately this is one of the only species they didnt name =/
    http://www.recif.be/article/hermit.htm

    going with
    http://www.ucs.louisiana.edu/~rtb6933/shrimp/hermit1.JPG

    Clibanarius vittatus, the hardiest of all species known in Gulf waters. They can live out of water for days, are vigorous, incorrigible feeders and have excellent visual responses. Their behavior and natural history have been widely studied. Frequents uppermost tidal horizons, often crawling up seawalls and tree stumps. Size: 6-10 cm.
     
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  4. Dsilowka3

    Dsilowka3 Fire Worm

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    I hope your quarantined him before adding to your DT....you never know whats on these beaches now a days....
     
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  5. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    I thnk my lfs sells them
     
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  6. dap04g

    dap04g Astrea Snail

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    Yeah I quarantined him. as soon as i moved him to the DT he "moved." Hes trying to climb up the silicone in the corner right now. Pretty funny. Thanks guys!
     
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  7. Arcain41

    Arcain41 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Okay, that is IT!!! Why do I live in the freaking desert? This is not fair. LOL!
     
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