HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hi guys! I recently rescued 3 new crabs from someone, and they weren't sure what kind they are. I have searched on google for answers, but I haven't been able to determine what kind of crabs they could be either. I think one may be a strawberry but I haven't confirmed it yet, and I'm pretty sure the...

LOUISVILLE, KY Hey there! My name is Kayla, I haven't been crabbing for very long, but within this short amount of time I have become a huge hermit crab lover. I'm always looking to upgrade my tank, supplies, and decor. Location: Louisville, KY How Far Can You Travel: I'd be willing to travel up to...

Hello, welcome! Congrats on the crab! My crabs tend to enjoy coconut, chia seeds and they go crazy over strawberries and grapes. By the way, different sizes of crabs are usually fine together, often they are actually less aggressive because they don't see each other as threats. I keep a one and a h...

Hi guys!! I'm somewhat new to the HCA, but I just want to share some exciting news! Last week I got another hermit crab, named him Captain Hook. He is a lot larger than my other crab so I put them in separate tanks to avoid any possible aggression or fighting. I'll most likely be getting another lar...