HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I've been trying to get my crabs more used to me and they hide in their shells when I open the tank up. 3 out of the 4 I have will crawl in my hand but the big one won't. Any tips to get them used to me? I have had them for almost two months

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They are wild animals.... so to put it rather bluntly, they may never become accustomed to you, or at least to the level that you want. For example, they may become familiar with your movements outside the tank and how it wont cause harm, however will not become use to being handled.

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I agree with the above, I have had most of my crabs for 2 years or more and most of them still tuck away when I'm in or around the tank. They may learn to associate you with food, but they aren't emotional creatures; crustaceans don't have complex brains like humans. There is even scientific debate on whether crustaceans feel pain or not. I feel like they do, even if not in the way we do- but that is a personal opinion. They are prey animals so it is their instinct to be afraid.

I also agree with above answers. And the reasin they walk around on your hand is most likely because they're afraid and looking for a way out.

Thanks everyone

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