HCA: Hermit Crab Association

It can be a recent molt, but it can also be from a very bad diet.

Invertebrate mating doesn't look like mammal mating--in the case of hermit crabs, it's a transfer of a spermatophore, and it happens in the water. No, it looks a lot like fighting, or a shell jacking. The male will ride the female around for hours or sometimes days, and when its time he flips her o...

This is why I went with a screen lid, and covered it with a pad made from plastic wrapped fabric covered cardboard. Solid so they can't see through it, and solid enough for them to sleep on and bounce off of. Since it's heated, it has become their favorite bed, and Ms. Rug can bebop around upside on...

Just a dream. I would love a 200+ gal tank. But finances such as they are that won't happen for a long time. A used aquarium will still be the best deal at that size. 225 and 250 (not actual size, they are listed a little higher than their actual gallons) were standard sizes and still float around ...

What dimensions are you thinking?

Here ya go! I've done it and it's not too hard. Just make sure they have moisture and air holes, and are sent overnight.

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There isn't much of a concern when it's substrate. I've mixed sub and forgotten to dechlor many times over the years without issue. Chlorine dissapates in under 24 hours, and chloramines will naturally break down in acidic conditions (which EE is).

Yeah, I haven't done it with a tank yet. Have done it to many heat bulbs though!

Oak and maple leaves are absolute hits with hermits and are easy to identify!

I'm always cautious turning pads on and off with any that are buried. They chose their location partially based on temp and if they are at the wrong point of molting then they won't be able to up and move away if it's something they can't handle. That said, the heat doesn't penetrate too far into a ...

Oh darn. I thought the left was murex. Welp. Saltwater decor. Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk The left ones are a type of murex, but a funny one. They have that spike that is longer than the base shell, and the shell itself is shaped like a big bubble rather than a tunnel. I've had tiny c...

I believe they have similar care, but they cost a lot more.

Healthy weight, no ribs visible. No stuck shed. No drooling, open mouth, bubbles, or audible breathing. Firm poops. If it's older check its vent (underside) for any dry or blackened skin. Try to purchase from someone with a good reputation. Mass bred reptiles are prone to a disease called cryptospor...

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Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:30 am

It looks like the 3 containers on the right have round holed shells. Why wouldn't hermits use them?

Hermits won't take delphinium shells. They're too skinny and have an odd swirl to them. In ten years of being here, I've seen two crabs wear them for a very short period of time.

Hibiscus leaves and basil are safe. Rosemary is an iffy one and I've heard arguments for both ways. I don't think crabs want to eat it, so it's a moot point. Tomato and pepper leaves are edible for humans when cooked. They should not be used raw. I've not heard of anyone trying it with their hermits.