I came home to find my littlest crab lying very still on his side. Having experienced this before, when he went into a moult, I was not immediately concerned, but then I noticed the water and food dishes weren't touched. They usually look like a train wreck.
I picked him up. His normally glossy black eyes were dull and sand colored. His claws hung limp. There was no life. My little guy had passed away.
I don't know what happened. He had been vibrant and playful just yesterday. I can only surmise a heart attack or something that happened quickly.
The big crab seems all right, I picked him up and he started to crawl all over me as he usually does. I will keep an eye on him and make sure he's ok, then this weekend after work I will get a couple new crabs so he won't be lonesome.
Aww..poor little thing. He was a sweetie. I'm gonna go now and just grieve a little.
COMMENTS
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chrysanthemia
00:48 Jan 30 2009
Aww, I'm so sorry. Poor little guy. You go grieve, and feel better now.♥
Morrigon
01:06 Jan 30 2009
Oh no! I'm sorry :(
xAstartex
01:19 Jan 30 2009
Awwwwww *hugs* :(
Sinora
08:20 Jan 30 2009
*Hugs*.
cadrewolf
00:04 Jan 31 2009
:(
sahahria
18:33 Feb 01 2009
So very sorry to hear this...
Theban
11:16 Dec 08 2009
Did you eat the crab after words....some people eat their dead!!