Is this normal?

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  1. Swede

    Swede Flamingo Tongue

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    Last night I saw my emerald crab put his claw inside himself and then eat what ever was on it!

    Is this normal behaviour (kinda like birds preening themselves) or have I got one very screwed up crab:confused:
     

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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Recycling! :) I've seen my crabs do the same but I have no idea why they do it.
     
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  3. baugherb

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    I do that if I find a crumb in my gotee.... Perfectly normal!!!!!!
     
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    :lol:
     
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  5. BaxterS80

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    Lol.....8)
     
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  6. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Just kidding of course!!!! ::)::)
     
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  7. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    :lol:
     
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  8. footballdude2k3

    footballdude2k3 Bristle Worm

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    Nice
     
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  9. Swede

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    Amcarrig: Thanks, puts my mind at rest. Some animals do some strange things.

    Baugherg: V. funny. As I just said, some animals do some strange things;D
     
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  10. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Lol!!!!
     
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