{"product_id":"purple-haze-vampire-crab-geosesarma-sp-purple-haze-buricak-vampire-crab-graphite-grey-vampire-crab","title":"Purple Haze Vampire Crab (Geosesarma sp. \"Purple Haze\") | Buricak Vampire Crab | Graphite Grey Vampire Crab","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Vampire Crab Habitat Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVampire Crabs are semi-terrestrial animals and are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOT fully aquatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unlike freshwater crabs, Vampire Crabs spend the majority of their lives on land and require a habitat that is at least 50% land, although we strongly recommend 70% or more land area. A paludarium with both land and freshwater sections is the ideal setup for long-term success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVampire Crabs should not be housed in traditional aquariums designed for fish, shrimp, or fully aquatic crabs. They require access to land, high humidity, hiding places, and a shallow freshwater area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also strongly recommend keeping only a single Vampire Crab species per enclosure. Many Vampire Crabs offered in the aquarium hobby may appear similar but are often different species within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeosesarma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e genus. Mixing species can result in territorial disputes, stress, and complications with species identification and breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best results, maintain Purple Haze Vampire Crabs in a species-only paludarium designed specifically for their needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"546\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"546\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"546\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"546\"\u003eFor the safety of our animals, Purple Haze Vampire Crabs ship exclusively via UPS Next Day Service. If your order contains this item, UPS Next Day Service will be the only shipping option available during checkout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"764\" data-section-id=\"rzkdgm\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"777\"\u003eThe Purple Haze Vampire Crab is one of the most unique members of the \u003cem data-end=\"859\" data-start=\"847\"\u003eGeosesarma\u003c\/em\u003e genus and is also known in the hobby as the Buricak Vampire Crab or Graphite Grey Vampire Crab. Unlike brightly colored species that immediately stand out, Purple Haze Vampire Crabs captivate hobbyists with their smoky graphite coloration, subtle purple highlights, and mysterious appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1154\"\u003eDepending on age, sex, molt cycle, lighting, and genetics, individuals may display shades ranging from dark graphite grey to deep violet-purple. Their understated beauty has made them increasingly popular among hobbyists who appreciate naturalistic paludariums and bioactive terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1726\" data-start=\"1442\"\u003eLike all Vampire Crabs, this species is semi-terrestrial and spends most of its life on land. Watching them explore leaf litter, climb driftwood, forage among mosses, and interact with their environment is one of the reasons they have become such a sought-after paludarium inhabitant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1759\" data-start=\"1728\" data-section-id=\"v5xxw\"\u003eWhat We Love About This Crab\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1805\" data-start=\"1761\"\u003e• Unique graphite grey and purple coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1807\"\u003e• Excellent choice for bioactive paludariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1853\"\u003e• Fascinating semi-terrestrial lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1924\" data-start=\"1895\"\u003e• Active and curious behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1926\"\u003e• Can reproduce in mature paludariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1965\" data-section-id=\"1x0f5v3\"\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003e• Care Level: Easy to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2083\" data-start=\"2018\"\u003e• Temperament: Generally peaceful with minor territorial behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2113\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003e• Diet: Omnivorous scavenger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2134\" data-start=\"2115\"\u003e• Origin: Indonesia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2176\" data-start=\"2136\"\u003e• Adult Size: Approximately 1–1.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2219\" data-start=\"2178\"\u003e• Lifespan: Typically 2–3 years or longer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2271\" data-start=\"2221\"\u003e• Activity Level: Most active during evening hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2317\" data-start=\"2273\"\u003e• Social Behavior: Best maintained in groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2362\" data-start=\"2319\"\u003e• Habitat Type: Semi-terrestrial paludarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2423\" data-start=\"2364\"\u003e• Land to Water Ratio: Approximately 70% land and 30% water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"2450\" data-start=\"2425\" data-section-id=\"8cy09m\"\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2626\" data-start=\"2452\"\u003eWe stand behind the health and quality of every animal we ship. Each Purple Haze Vampire Crab is carefully quarantined, observed, and conditioned before leaving our facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2850\" data-start=\"2628\"\u003eEvery order is backed by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. In the unlikely event that an issue occurs during transit, simply contact us with photographs and order information and our team will work quickly to make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3018\" data-start=\"2852\"\u003eOur support continues long after delivery. 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