New... PPs, or another type?

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AliciaRose
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New... PPs, or another type?

Post by AliciaRose »

Hi there, I was just wondering if anyone could double check what type of crabs I have so I know how best to care for them. I got them for a birthday gift and I think my Mom picked them up from Petco. Here are my two little guys...

Benson

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Stabler

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Thanks!
Crab mommy to Benson & Stabler :)
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CrabbyJo
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Re: New... PPs, or another type?

Post by CrabbyJo »

They both look like healthy PPs :)
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Wai
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Re: New... PPs, or another type?

Post by Wai »

They are definitely PPs (Caribbean purple pinchers). Their scientific name is Coenobita clypeatus.
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