Show notes
Indo joins in this episode to talk all about his various species of crustaceans, including the incredibly interesting Coconut Crab species. Indo dives into al of the care requirements on Coconut Crabs and Vampire Crabs specifically, while also talking about naturalistic enclosures, cohabitation, and various diet needs of crustaceans. We also discuss Indo’s upcoming plans to begin breeding Coconut Crabs, something that nobody thus far has been able to do in captivity. He shares details of his extensive knowledge of the breeding process, the various growth stages of crustaceans, and how he plans on replicating the ocean in order for the breeding project to succeed. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/242-coconut-crabs/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Indo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indo_and_plantsIndo’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@indoplants704000:00 Introducing Indo1:23 Coming Up: The Bio Dude1:58 Coming Up: Zoo Med Jumping Spider Kit2:19 Welcome Indo + Starting Out With Exotic Animals and Crabs6:46 Animal Keeping Community in Italy19:19 What Indo Is Keeping Currently12:45 Indo’s Passion for Crustaceans 15:00 Recommended and Types of Crab Species17:00 Basic Vampire Crab Care Requirements19:10 Scavenger Crabs + Naturalistic Enclosures22:00 Terrestrial Crabs and Water Needs23:27 Cohabitation With Other Crabs or Species24:30 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub25:31 Discovering Coconut Crabs31:07 What Is A Coconut Crab?34:59 Keeping Coconut Crabs41:45 Enclosure Needs For Adults + More Care Requirements46:13 Coconut Crab Diets47:53 Zoo Med Jumping Spider Kit48:58 Breeding Coconut Crabs1:02:18 Replicating Flow of The Ocean + Filters1:05:08 Growing Phases1:07:27 Indo’s Future Plans for Breeding Crabs1:12:13 Future Projects + Closing Thoughts
