HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I would recommend isolating the hermit crab and giving it a bath in saltwater to clean wounds. Reducing stress is vital for the little one! After you have done so, leave it alone, do not handle it and contact you veterinarian immediately, I think it's safe to say you cannot always trust random peop...

I would recommend isolating the hermit crab and giving it a bath in saltwater to clean wounds. Reducing stress is vital for the little one! After you have done so, leave it alone, do not handle it and contact you veterinarian immediately, I think it's safe to say you cannot always trust random peopl...

Personally, from what I've seen in my own research the best thing to do is to get another hermit crab. Yes conflict may or may not be an issue but hermit crabs despite their name are very social creatures and need a like companion. I would try to get one that is around the same size as your current ...