Return of the Batcrab

The hermies have been making the most of their new decor already. Valentina, one of the babies, has now changed into a shell big enough she can retreat right back to the point it looks empty.

This has not stopped her exploring, and shortly after being put back in the tank by the food dish she reappeared at the top of the cholla level, resting for a bit before climbing back down surprisingly gracefully.

Later that night one of the larges appeared on the cholla, but unlike Valentina he went for a less conventional  way to rest. Ninja also put in a brief appearance at the bottom of the front cholla ramp before disappering into the cocohut for the night.

 Our batcrab impersonator stayed hanging out while the tank was checked and misted, seeming to snooze with no effort and completely oblivious to the goings on.

 Once the food dish was topped up he came to more and realised the camera was there, deciding that he didn't fancy a more public hangout anymore.

He pondered the dilemma for a moment, should he climb up or instead try to reach the floor?




Up would mean more effort....



But could he reach far enough down?







Stretching down with one leg still holding him up, the claws just reached the safety of the floor, and the front legs gained purchase on the shells below.







Slowly he lowered himself down, finally releasing the cholla...

Making his way off to the food dish for a midnight snack.