HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I don't have (or want lol) an Instagram, but I'm happy to share some pics!

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wodesorel wrote: Nope! There is a thread around here to post photos you don't mind us using. I think it is here in pictures. Or you can email me or JJ directly if you don't have a way to post it. (Tapatalk is the easiest method!)

Great, I'll post them in the thread!

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Oh, haha! I see! Yes! So the door to access the entire crabinet is on the right. To keep the substrate in, I siliconed in a sheet of plexiglass in front of the door. There's about a 3-inch gap between the top of that plexiglass and the lowest shelf, so I can just poke the nozzle of my mister in the...

I feel like molting is one of the most stressful times of a crabbers life!

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TamosClaro wrote: Yep! All of the levels are connected by either Reptivine or cholla branches. I've got someone down there molting right now.

Oops, I was not clear. I meant do you, yourself, have an access door or something to reach in on the lower level?

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She does take the best pictures!! It's a compliment Wodesorel! I do realize that it's not fair to ask of you though. I know you do a lot. I'm sorry. I don't want you to be overwhelmed. I don't even do a good job managing my own IG page! I'm happy to start posting pictures to the IG page for us. I h...

Do you have a way to access the substrate level?

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Gotcha, very cool! I bet you have some happy crabbies with such a delicious variety!

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This is amazing! [emoji1787] Happy 4th!

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What is an example mix you make? (If you don't mind sharing)

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I like to believe that hermit crabs have emotions and feelings and thoughts. I agree that you can see distinct traits in different crabs, and preferences for food and shells, and that has to suggest some level of intelligence. I wish the scientists would put some funding into that! XD Sent from my S...

All done adding the first inch. I was able to remove most of the decor, since most of it just rests on the surface. I was so anxious putting the water dishes back in (since they're heavy), and I'm worried about the amount of pressure I used to push the sub under the platforms. I was as gentle as pos...

Thank you so much for your reassurance! Owning crabs is already a stressful hobby, so dealing with unusual situations makes it even scarier.

Thanks for the advice everyone! I'll get started tonight!

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Make a popsicle stick bridge! You just need the sticks (you can get a box of 1000 for like $5) and twine to weave around the ends, over-under style. I made this one for my crabbies! You can also build hides and structures out of legos. I've also gotten fish tank decor like coral archways and wrapped...

Cohld you just add what you can, and push it underneath the platforms? Otherwise, I'd just add what I can in the areas thats easily accessible if you're worried about cravs being under. (The issue is that you dont want to pat it down, hence whhy many reccomend a shallow inch per day layer.) I don't...