Cardisoma quantami

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Candiru
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Hey everyone!
I just posted this thread in the English section of Panzerwalten.de. Trying to subscribe there and not knowing how to read German was... difficult.
Anyway; here's a C&P of the thread I made there. I'm coping it again here because I just realized that the English section of that website isn't particularly active. This post also includes a lot of backstory that you already may know if you've read other threads of mine (like "Western Hognose vs Mexican Black King?")

Thanks!



Hello everyone!
There's a particular species of crab that I have been interested in for about 2 years now. The website http://www.tarantulaspiders.com will soon have the crab Cardisoma quantami (or "Giant Satanic Graveyard Robber Crab") available (estimated March).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14734284@N02/3696481753/
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I never got one before because it was extremely expensive and I couldn't care for an animal that large beyond a blue land crab that I also bought from him (Cardisoma guanhumi) named "Mister Bubbles" (Bioshock reference). I had that crab for almost a year but he passed away; I made the tragic miscalculation of leaving him alone with food and water at college over spring break [one week]. Apparently that water wasn't enough!
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After that crab I gave up on crustaceans and opted for a baby Tegu named Taco. I love him very, very much! but he's hibernating now and I'm going into pet withdrawal
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My question to all of you is; have any of you heard of this species or seen anything like it? Whenever I google Cardisoma quantami all I get are postings from the seller advertising it. I'm not even sure if it is a real scientific name. Also, how would you personally keep this animal if it were offered to you? The owner recommends a setup similar to any other large Cardisoma crabs (armatum, guanhumi). I'm currently planning a terrestrial reptile-type set up with two water bowls (one fresh, one salty. Yes I know not to use table salt), a food bowl, a place to hide, and decorations. Taco is currently living in a 40 gallon breeder and will probably outgrow it next winter; the crab can take over that enclosure once that happens. I'm asking you guys first though because I apparently did something wrong the first time, and I cant be 100% sure that dessication was the actual cause of death or some other unknown factor.

Thanks for your help!
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Good to see you still posting about land crabs.I remember talking crabs with you on previous threads.I had a few patriot crabs since we talked last and one of them even escaped the tank and got lost in my basement.The crab you have pictured is awesome.
 
Ahh yes, I do remember that :)
And I too have lost a C. armatum as an escapee. I couldn't find him for 3 days until my mother made the discovery in my sister's closet. She wasn't.... pleased.

Anyway, I submitted my reservation for the crab. It should come some time in March; when it does I'll be sure to post pics!
 
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