HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Thank you, Laurie! That was my concern, that the tank was getting way too hot in the sun. It isn't covered completely - it is just shielded so that the little guys don't roast.Thank you for all your suggestions!!

Excellent - love the Saran Wrap idea! I initially had put the blanket to keep the sun out of the tank in the summertime. It comes blazing in through our skylights in that room. Will definitely wrap the top like you said though - thanks!

@Crabber85 - thank you so much for your response! I apologize for the incredibly extended time getting back. 1. The tank we are using is a 10-gallon terra tank.2. The heat source is a heating pad. It is secured on the exterior back corner.3. The lid is a terrarium grate-type lid. I also have a blank...

Hello! My name is Ann. I have never been part of the LHC world, but was given 2 crabs as a "present" from someone who was well-meaning but very ignorant to the care, etc that would be needed for these creatures. I have been trying to do online research to gather as much information as possible to gi...