HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I'm not sure there is a true one stop shop for foods and decor for crabs. Most crabber run shops specialize in foods or decor. We have several food shops we use because some have items other shops don't have. Here's the link to the HCA's resource section. The HCA doesn't have an approval system. The...

We add 3d backgrounds to the inside of our tanks using egg crate and crafting mesh. We never had any issue with the heaters since the heat can escape through the holes.

I think molts are more stressful on us than the crabs. Not really but it sure seems that way! We always worry when we don't see a crab for a while. We look at it now like we have you everything you need, proper conditions, waters, balanced diet, enrichment, the rest is up to you little dude! Glad to...

I'm sorry to hear about your new guys not doing well. The loss of limbs can be from poor diet and environmental conditions (before you got them). I am not sure where you were advised not to isolate these new guy/s. If you do not have room for a separate ISO I would place them into a Tupperware conta...

If they will be out of their crabitats for several days overnight or a few hours I would place each one in their own container. I honestly wouldn't worry about separate containers if they would be in if for less than an hour. We rescued/adopted close to a dozen crabs from 3 different people a few ye...

With moving that close I wouldn't be too concerned with the actual transport. Put them in small containers with moist moss for humidity. Be sure you have your vehicle warmed up well before transport. Going longer distances takes a bit more prepping.

How far is your drive to your new place? Depending on how long of a drive my reply for transport will be different. ciaraalston had to dig up crabs for a move she did. Her play by play is pretty in depth and should help you a lot. Especially if you need to dig. https://hermitcrabassociation.com/phpB...

Hi! I would personally avoid that. Crabs will generally molt away from the beach and tides in the wild. Once they shed their exo during a molt they are pretty much sitting ducks until their new exo hardens. If the water table would raise while the crabs exo is soft it's not going to make it. Several...

I feed my crabs pinkies, (baby mice). They aren't gross until the crabs disembowel them. They really seem to enjoy them and find them in 30 minutes or less of being put into the tank.

I'm with wodesorel on this. Crabs tend to get bored if there are not enough things to entertain them. Having an exercise wheel along with areas to climb will give them more places to roam. Our crabs actually spend a lot of their time climbing up high off the substrate.

We have large and small crabs together and don't have any issues. If anything bigger crabs don't see little ones as a threat since they won't be in competition for similar shells. As for different species co existing. Yes they can live together. We keep purples and E's together. We do occasionally h...

You are off to a good start like curly said! That's always a plus. If you could get a glass lid that could possibly help you get your tank up those few degrees. Reptitherms CAN NOT be covered with insulation. you can however insulate around them with aluminum wrapped cardboard. Also where is your th...

Crabs don't always go for new unfamiliar foods right away. It may take several attempts for them to try new things. Bananas, pears, and apples have been pretty popular with our crabs right away. If you cut the apples and pears in clean slices you should be able to see little pinch marks in them. If ...

Crabs can often drop limbs due to stress and/or lack of a proper dietary needs. Dropping a pincher may be a way to conserve some energy. If they don't have enough energy to fully molt they won't survive.


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Yikes! That is a pretty rough looking shell. Your best bet is to supply a bunch of shell options like you are doing and give him plenty of quiet time to destress. It's hard to tell from your pictures, it appears as if the shells you are offering may be a bit to large for this Crab. Perhaps offering ...