Finding Nemo

Ever since we got "Nemo" all he does is bury himself deep in the dirt and sleep! I realize that entertainment should never be the primary motive for pet ownership...they are called "hermit" crabs for a reason...but my people just wanna see this critter move, already!

So last night, I was doing the late-night-tidy-up-before-bed and went over to take a peek and see if Nemo needed food or water....and he was no where to be found!

Looked a little closer...and there he was like a little stunt-crab at the top of the bamboo. Even taped a couple minutes of the action, so that I had some proof for Graham that he does more than just sleep!


This morning he had reached his crabby arms up and taken hold of the grated cover to keep him inside. I'm thinking that this crab's got a plan of escape! He climbed around up there for a long time, and the kids were just tickled.


Finally, he dropped down into the dirt and guess where he was?? Trying to climb back up the bamboo! Seems like our little buddy is finally coming out of his shell...