Finding the right shell ~OBSERVATIONS

Ok , still on the topic of hermie shells. (Told you to bear with me just for a while longer :p)

I've observed that bright painted shells are not popular with my Ruggies.

Those who had the chance to change to a au naturel one all have (even if its former occupant litterally just died in it aka recall late McQueen & Sea Biscuit saga). Those who had the good fortune of already being in one, stayed on in theirs aka Fossil)

So Uncle Haha's scam of selling expensive painted shells to the owners as a premise that the Hermies love to change shells (this I can't refute though) and will love what's been provided at the shop (which is major cappola; hence this blog entry), is scam !

So now I know.

My theory as to why my Ruggies have a nack for natural shells:

1. Natural shells are harder and heavier and often comes with spikes/ridges: If I'm a Hermie, I too would feel safer being housed in one. The painted shells are light and comparatively brittle b'cos the external had been buffed down to have a smooth surface for the painting of designs to take place. This means that these shells are thinner. (Suffice to say "Looking good but not feeling gorgeous" LMAO)


2. Natural shells are as its name suggests, natural looking. Natural colored and textured like rocks and pebbles. Fantastic camoflage! As a reclusive Hermie, this is an obvious choice. Other than parrots, Birds of the Paradise, Poison Arrow frogs and the usual suspects, every creature out there would want to be able to blend. To hide. And most aren't even close to being as introverted as these crustaceans. This is probably the reason why KaKa and Scarab are into their black & White shells too. They are painted yes, but are at the very least closest to looking sedated. Think Zebras :-)

Why then painted shells?

1. To attract buyers; a novelty. " So cute!!!" Or that kid there would have ended up with yet another rabbit.


2. The poor hermies were forced out of their original shells and having no where to hide, have to make do with those pretty fugly painted shells; better protected and looking like a clown then a vulnerable shrimp waiting to be torn apart (it's like being raped naked AND cannibalised after that).

Devious Uncle 'Haha' and Co. :-/

So, in the mean time, I can only use the other shells I bought so foolishly, as art deco in the crabitat and crossing my fingers in hope that my Ruggies can be more 'adventurous' and try on some 'haute couture'. LOL ROTF.

Next time, more Naturals!!!