HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Thanks for thinking of me! I sent a PM. In regards to size- assuming they live long enough, they’ll be bigger than the PPs overall, and not yet quite as big as a coconut crab (aside from their cartoon pinchers lol!) I only have the one just now, but [mention]RiNiKy506 [/mention] has her 3 species bu...

Yep, just a favorite perch. Some like to be higher up, some like to be on the ground, and some under it! They’re all so different, that’s what makes it so fun! [emoji6][emoji1303][emoji1303]


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I would think you could just set an alarm every few hours and sleep in between at the very least, but yes should be ok for a time. I mean, basically, maybe 1-2x during the night you could open it up and freshen the air a bit. That small of a resting snake will not use a ton of oxygen, and maybe all ...

Thanks so much everyone! My other big girl, Princess, is finally back up too! I know logically that 3 months isn’t that long for her size to molt but man it’s been so hard to wait!! She’s still all sandy, but I’m so so happy they all 3 pulled thru. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200316/156d6ff18...

Ha! Dave was one of our two original crabs, and he popped up from a molt and has some gorgeous colors! I’m such a proud crabby momma, I can’t help it. [emoji16] He rly does have some stunning purples, violet, and pinks this time. He’s a sweet crab too. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200315/b3c02...

I love the baby pics!!! I can’t wait. They’re so adorable next to their mentors- it definitely puts them in perspective that way!


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Adorable, of course! I have two that are like that as well- Jean and Barry are always together, she follows her around all the time. So cute- love it!!


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Ditto the last that [mention]curlysister [/mention] said- if they’re gone they’re gone, but if they’re ok.... then digging them up could cause any number of issues. As for what happens when they don’t make it... I don’t have pods in mine yet either, but the one for sure Crab I know of mine that pass...

Yay!!! I love hearing success stories about happy recovered crabbies. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. [emoji4]


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A day-ish has passed and he remains in his shell. Seems like all is well and good! Still, I wonder why he decided to leave his shell for near 5 days. Excellent news!!! It’s always encouraging to hear about the successes, bc there are sadly so many who that is the end for them! That’s wonderful, tha...

Great info guys! I’ve always wondered how strong the effect is from diet alone; I love seeing how bright and beautiful they are after freshly molted- it’s one of my favorite things about having crabs for sure. They do come up with some bright bright colors sometimes- vivid purples and blues for mine...

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So cute! My teenies love to do that too! They live with the big red Ryder so his shells are always around to hide in too! So adorable!!


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Ha! Funny you mention this.... I finally got pinched by one of my jumbos, too! It wasn’t really in earnest- my son walked up on us too fast, and when he got there I started getting alternating little ‘picking’ type of pinches one claw and then the other. Kinda like they do when they’re sitting on a ...

Super cool! Thanks for sharing- I can’t wait to see what else you come up with! [emoji1303][emoji1303]


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I’m upgrading to a 100 gal tank today, and I have 4 Es, who I would love to add to your! Not that I don’t ‘want’ PPs, I just have about 15 already. [emoji6] The PPs I have range from teeny to jumbo as well, but I would love to grow my exotic tank a bit more, as I am upgrading so much. If you would b...