getting VAMPIRE CRABS! They do NOT SUCK (blood)!.. Spooky, EASY, FUN pet inverts | simplified set-up

In today's video we purchase and set up VAMPIRE CRABS!
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[@tarantulakat]

HUGE thank you to Dayyan from Reptiliatus for the suggestion, he was right I absolutely LOVE these. Check out his channel here - www.youtube.com/@Reptiliatus Also THANK YOU Tropical World Pets & Serpa Design for your help as well!

[@Reptiliatus]

So glad you decided to get these animals, friend! You’re gonna do amazing with them! I’m telling you right now, vampire crabs are the next big thing! They are fascinating to observe, very easy to keep and breed in captivity and do so well in a similar terrarium you would keep a poison frog in, except with a 75% land to 25% water feature. So so neat!

[@tarantulakat]

Thank you so much for the suggestion 😊 looking forward to your set up!!

[@Reptiliatus]

@@tarantulakat 🙏🏼

[@PeppersnGlowworms]

Nice! I wasn't really aware, they're also easy to bred...

[@Reptiliatus]

@@PeppersnGlowwormsif you keep a pair together, within a few months the female will be holding eggs that she carries until they develop into baby crabs and will release them into the water as fully formed crabs (most crabs have free floating larval stages)

[@caughtafaygo]

Tanner is so humble but everything he touches is a masterpiece. This one is super dope as well! not everyone can build a 97ft paladarium so i like seeing these options as well! ty!

[@katieadams7708]

Very interesting little guys. Now you’ve got my grandson wanting vampire crabs! I have the feeling as he gets older (he’s three) that Grammies house is where he’s going to keep all the pets his mama won’t let in the house. Like jumping spiders and vampire crabs and other assorted oddities. Thanks for making this channel so kid friendly and educational. My grandson loves his “spider lady”.

[@IllusionQueen4Eva]

I saw some small Japanese crabs at a reptile expo and I really wanted them, I love crabs, but after hearing that they only live for 2-3 years and that they require a filter, I changed my mind. I was surprised to see that you didn't get a filter for your little crabs. I totally would have preferred scooping water out and adding in new water than having to deal with filters.

[@tarantulakat]

Sometimes for smaller set ups I feel like manual water changes is just easier for me .. but if you don’t wanna do that a filter is a better option for sure

[@IllusionQueen4Eva]

@@tarantulakat Manual is a lot easier. I don't get how filters work. It's why I don't have fish haha

[@NocasCC18]

Tanner is an artist, i absolutely love his work. But your enclosure is PERFECT. Its awesome to see different people's approach. Great job! ❤

[@ConniieBearrr]

Nah we love real background noise of birds chirping!! 💛🐦

[@kayFer503]

I'm so excited to watch these guys grow. I love the purple claws and you did a beautiful job on their home

[@tarantulakat]

Thank you. It’s very intimidating getting them right after Serpa Design posts his enclosure 😅😅 but I like how mine came out!! They seem very happy so far!

[@hoibsh21]

Nuthin like working out at the gym while listenin to T. Kat's soothing instructional voice.

[@VitorSilva-ee7vb]

So adorable! They really act like little water spiders. Have you thought of securing any of the wood leading out of the water? I would fear it randomly slipping and the poor things being unable to leave.

[@thomasgiammarco2854]

Congratulations! Vampire crabs are fun. Because your water feature is still and not creating a spray, you will have to mist the enclosure very often. I might advise adding a small shallow water dish on the other side of the enclosure. Vampire crabs need to drink often or they will dehydrate.

[@justicierodelaliga]

Now, to have a "complete collection" you should get Halloween crabs.

[@tarantulakat]

I had them FOREVER ago and I don’t think I’d get them again .. actually planning on making a video talking about 5 inverts I probably wouldn’t get again tbh they’re on the list lol

[@mystique3962]

@@tarantulakatvery excited to see that!

[@gorgha3988]

I've always found it funny how most people are grossed by or even scared of bugs, spiders, and insects in general when they're on land, but have zero problems with crabs, lobsters, shrimp, etc which are all basically just aquatic bugs. Crabs especially basically ARE just water spiders with claws. (and quite tasty).

[@MyMooha]

Now you have land AND water spiders!

[@Nook_Miis]

heck ya crabs, oh and kat telling male and female crabs apart is easy, you flip them over and look at the under side of the shell if it forms a point like a light house it's male if it's rounded like a rock it's female, it'll make sense when you see it.

[@Milquetoast702]

Eeeeeek i love it . I have always wanted them. And now i feel is very doable. This seemed like practical care yet pleasing to the eye type of enclosure.

[@tarantulakat]

Thank you!! That is exactly what I was going for lol

[@iGhostLad]

I absolutley love vampire crabs 🦀 ❤ so glad you've got some now 😊

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Awesome. Can't wait to see what this species looks like fully grown. I've seen many different types of these, with a lot of variety in appearance.

[@sailor95]

I had vampire crabs 10+ years ago. Very cool critters. Nice to see the popularity growing with them again.

[@aurora_dawn123]

Vampire crabs are such an amazing animal, I was so hyped when Serpa Design, and Reptiliatus got them, it's awesome seeing you get some.

[@ndtcssh]

I’m so excited to see how this goes! 🥰 I love vampire crabs and it definitely suits your vibe 🖤🖤

[@tarantulakat]

Awesome!! Yeah i could see you having them lol they’re for sure ur vibe too

[@bethredmondwalsh2008]

Really fun to see your new vampire crabs! Thank you! They are so quick! But they eventually settled down and got used to being in your hands. So much variety you put into the enclosure, too. I look forward to seeing how they change as they mature.

[@ScubaX29]

You should get the other spooky crab next, the Halloween moon crab!

[@dominiquedavis4866]

So cool! Used to have vampire crabs for years and had babies but they eventually died out(they only live for 2-3years) mine always hid when I came close to the terrarium! Congrats on your new babies ❤

[@D.Blaze137]

I loved this so much. They kinda remind me of the Halloween crab I had in elementary school. I got him from this guy who came and showed different animals at our school, he had a male and female and the male was getting bullied, I was super interested in them and my mom let me get him. One day I wanna have crabs again... They're so neat.

[@edgufler1122]

Hi Kat.. this is very cool you ventured into keeping Vampire Crabs. I hope you have success in getting them to breed. Thank you for the video. The guy at Serpa Design is great

[@TheMikeJones89]

Omg such a cute/awesome lil crab haha!! Love it❤❤❤.. really awesome to see you branching out more with the species you are getting.😊😊😊

[@dawncaron3960]

I love how the tank came out. They are Def super cute. Can't wait to see them change

[@MotherlyEssence]

Omg!!!! Soooo cool. I didn't know there was such a thing as vampire crabs! They're absolutely gorgeous!!! 🥹🥹🥹🥹 I love how dedicated you are to each animal you have and are ao careful with each one. That's a lot of time and commitment!!! Can't wait to see updates on these little ones. 🖤

[@62873milehi420]

I've thought about adding crabs to my tiger salamanders habitat. I'm afraid Fred and Willima would eat them .

[@LuckyStone888]

Fun little guys. I can;t wait to see how they progress

[@shyeahright]

Ahhh I love everything about this! I love the little babies, I love the enclosure, I LOVE that you got some advice from Tanner because Serpa ROCKS 😄 thanks for putting more ideas in my head!

[@tikikettell3598]

I love their setup. You did so good. They are so cute. 🥰

[@stephanieshubert1247]

Girl you should worry about what people think. Its clear as day you would never hurt an animal on purpose. We love watching.

[@MissLlewella]

Love it! And I'm starting to get excited for my first plushie arrival 🤭

[@msmorbid8893]

THEY'RE FANGTASTIC! Now I definitely want one. 🦀😈

[@barbhelle5481]

Looks like a great home for them. ❤

[@sandywalter9728]

I've always loved them!!! It'll be so cool to see them more!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@Foogle..]

Really cool new pet, look forward to seeing them grow and thrive 🙂

[@carolinalogan]

ahh I was just debating on getting a couple! this was the convincing I needed 😌 thanks kat! 🖤

[@cyndizebra6119]

Cool little critters! Amazing colors!

[@darthphayde508]

Crabs are pretty cool. Back when I had fish tanks, I had fiddlers, and they were so entertaining to watch.

[@debbiemcclure2874]

They are so stinkn cute😮. I already want some lol. Great setup Kat. Looking forward to updates on these babies😊. Tyfs God bless you

[@joshnasser9090]

Excited to see some update videos! May have to get some in the future!

[@pennyrockysmomma4445]

Kat, stop!!! Now I want vampire crabs!!!! First it was jumping spiders, and I now have 15 wc, then it was wolf spiders and now I have two, then it was tarantulas and I only have three! And it’s all your fault! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@AngelaMayes-mr6eh]

Kat if I can make a suggestion to you, you should put larger size fish in tank gravel around the pool area for the crabs so Its less of a mess getting in and out of the pool for them and you😊

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

They are SUPER cute!

[@jennifermann8439]

I smell new merch ideas a-brewin'! They are too cute and now I may want to get some to care for. Keep us updated!

[@coldcountess]

Very cute little crabs !!

[@jaysturgell8355]

They are so precious!!

[@yvonnevondarke6056]

I’ve wanted one forever! On my list soon

[@brey1720]

But why are they so cute 😩❣️

[@cottoncandysavannah]

These are so cool!!! Can’t wait to see more videos of them!

[@leslieelkins6051]

Ah! Little goth Howies 😍

[@m.e.l4657]

I’m obsessed with these now

[@Lisa-eu9fy]

They're sooo cool!!! Love 'em!!! ❤❤❤🦀🦀🦀

[@spoofyking]

i love them so much this makes me want one so bad

[@lindseybotelho]

They're adorable

[@christinabodah1711]

They are so cute I love them. You go girl, I hope that you will keep us updated on their progress.😊😊😊😊😊❤

[@viperluciano6328]

Tanners build for his crabs is beautiful. He is good i love his buile

[@melanielangham7033]

My goodness they are adorable. You should name at least 1 of them side step. Maybe 1 can be Mr. Krabs.

[@mariestubbs4606]

Luvin the crabs Kat ...

[@1ndonlySpidey]

OMG SO COOL!! I HOPE THEY LIVE A WELL AND HAPPY LIFE W/ U!!! THE title also got me lol, you make a great mom for them

[@elizabethdurocher8308]

They are so cute!💙

[@PaddyEdwardC]

These vampire crabs look so cute

[@ewp1126]

It looks great Kat!

[@karenlee3198]

That's such a cool pet. Love that you're using ideas from different keepers from the most engineering level Tanner version (i watched that and couldn't get my jaw off the ground) to Dayyan's version to create your own in a TC enclosure no less!!! ❤❤❤ Love the Tupperware pond too. Would isopods be another possible addition to the ecosystem? Now im inspired!

[@marat5617]

Daggonit Kat! You had to get a new type of critter and then SHOW IT TO ME didn't you!?! lol! Now I have to have some of these precious lil things! They are so adorable :) Enjoy them!

[@stevem8131]

Interesting lil crabs!

[@AngelaMayes-mr6eh]

THEY ARE PRECIOUS

[@FrancesMeoww]

They’re so cute I already love them 💖

[@TheAlexstiles]

Adorable!!!! Can we please get an update on your other crabs? Moon crabs I think they were called? 🦀🧛‍♂️🌙

[@joannahernandez9472]

i’d love to see how they settle in in a couple of weeks (if you can even find them)

[@TeriyakiDior]

awwww! cute crabs

[@paisleykitty7]

Ermergherd loves them

[@november1160]

Love them!!!!!!!

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

You might need to occlude the opening to retain more humidity.

[@tarantulakat]

I have another lid but afraid it might mold

[@rachelsteedley5441]

Ahhh I LOVE vampire crabs!!!!!

[@januk7725]

i love them, you did a great job Kat

[@user-il4go9yg6p]

looks amazing!!!

[@maryjooverocker4510]

I think they are adorable ❤

[@Mike-ly9qi]

Now I've got the sponge bob song stuck in my head.

[@candyscott489]

New Fun !!! 💜💜💛💜💜💛💜💜

[@nhendphotog]

How adorable!

[@aprilcoltman7165]

I love them xxx

[@okay7325]

Those are some cool crabs I won’t one

[@santoroaquatics5038]

18 coming awesome video today Kat you rock and happy Tuesday 💯💪👍

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Purple crabs. I mean, whoa

[@Puffstrashkindom]

SO COOL I LOVE THEMM!

[@marciacoco9549]

They are so cute I think you should name one Crabby Pattie like in Sponge Bob ❤

[@abbeysee554]

Amazing job💜

[@SadieCleary]

Ur best video

[@johnelliott7850]

CUTIES!

[@slytheringingerwitch]

Awe, I bet you are going to say that they don't go blah, blah, blah either? They are so cute.

[@Burlesquemushroom]

So cute!!!

[@tonydeluna8095]

So beautiful!

[@tinacubitt8445]

Ooooo these look so fun!!! I love your setup!

[@marthatownsend7702]

whyyy was the sand floating? hmmm... How dam cute they are...i like'm :)

[@Jdotcreeper]

SHES GOT CRABS!!!! ..... No seriously 🦀🦀🦀 lol ❤