Nobody Has Bred Coconut Crabs in Captivity… Yet

Ep. 242 - 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/ #242 #animalsathomepodcast JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Indo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indo_and_plants Indo’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@indoplants7040 Photos and Video in Episode: Indo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indo_and_plants Indo’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@indoplants7040 0:00 Introducing Indo 1:23 Coming Up: The Bio Dude 1:58 Coming Up: Zoo Med Jumping Spider Kit 2:19 Welcome Indo + Starting Out With Exotic Animals and Crabs 6:46 Animal Keeping Community in Italy 19:19 What Indo Is Keeping Currently 12:45 Indo’s Passion for Crustaceans 15:00 Recommended and Types of Crab Species 17:00 Basic Vampire Crab Care Requirements 19:10 Scavenger Crabs + Naturalistic Enclosures 22:00 Terrestrial Crabs and Water Needs 23:27 Cohabitation With Other Crabs or Species 24:30 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub 25:31 Discovering Coconut Crabs 31:07 What Is A Coconut Crab? 34:59 Keeping Coconut Crabs 41:45 Enclosure Needs For Adults + More Care Requirements 46:13 Coconut Crab Diets 47:53 Zoo Med Jumping Spider Kit 48:58 Breeding Coconut Crabs 1:02:18 Replicating Flow of The Ocean + Filters 1:05:08 Growing Phases 1:07:27 Indo’s Future Plans for Breeding Crabs 1:12:13 Future Projects + Closing Thoughts SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: APPLE► https://apple.co/347PjSO SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI GOOGLE► https://bit.ly/3dX6bQq _________________________________________ WEBSITE► https://www.animalsathome.ca EMAIL►hello@animalsathome.ca FACEBOOK► https://www.facebook.com/AnimalsatHome.ca/ INSTAGRAM► https://www.instagram.com/animalsathomeca/ DONATE TO AMAZON RAINFOREST CONSERVANCY (ARC): http://amazonrainforestconservancy.com/ BELOW ARE MY AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER: More information here: https://www.animalsathome.ca/affiliate-disclaimer/ PODCAST EQUIPMENT: ZOOM H6: https://amzn.to/3n2YBIP Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/2Gqx2Ze Microphone Boom: https://amzn.to/33g40UT Microphone Desk Stand: https://amzn.to/34r6wHx Headphones: https://amzn.to/3cLmdNl FILM & OTHER EQUIPMENT: Shelving Unit: https://amzn.to/2waz0nD Camera: http://amzn.to/2D8Ed0w Lavalier Microphone: http://amzn.to/2oPjpac Action Camera: http://amzn.to/2HeDug Voice Over Microphone: https://amzn.to/2AXyq22 Drill: https://amzn.to/2SH9Veg ABOUT DILLON: Welcome to my channel, Animals at Home! Here you will find the reptile videos I have made as well as video versions of The Animals at Home Podcast! The podcast mainly focuses on the pet reptile industry. My mission with Animals at Home is simple: To inspire others to push the limits of their reptile husbandry by promoting the importance of high-level, creative husbandry individualized for each reptile.