Total cereal for cannibalism

To: CrabDr@yahoogroups.com
From: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 22:41:26 -0000
Subject: [CrabDr] New Treatment/Prevention Idea for Cannibalism



This is a spin-off from Lucky's goldfish method. The idea is that cannibalistic hermit
crabs may be deficient in some type of nutrient. I postulated that it might be vitamin
B12... but now that I know a little bit more from my nutrition class.. it could be
anything!

So, the goldfish method was based on the idea that organ mean (brains and eyes
included) contain high amounts of vitamins and minerals, which is true. And Lucky
reported fewer attacks using this method.
The problem was that some people were not comfortable giving their crabs feeder
goldfish, which is fine as everyone needs to make decisions for themselves....

Well, there might be another answer... we'll need to see if it helps stop cannibalism
though.

Here it is:

"Total" brand cornflakes as a vitamin & mineral supplement. My crabs have already
had some for about a month, off and on, and are doing well. (So, it's safe so far.)

What do you guys think?
Lisa