HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I am so sorry all this is happening to you! Good heavens, cant you catch a break?! We are continuing to keep you in our prayers.

Have you considered doing this kind of work? I would imagine finding problems like the ones you describe for others would bring customers to your door.

Spanish moss is bad. Moss from the craft store is suspect because of the mites and colorings, etc. Sphagnum from the pet store I use without issue. Here is a LHC conversation on the subject.

Sounds like it but once you have it home, put it against where you want it before removing the covering. If it doesnt look right, try a different spot. I have 4 on my 55 gallon, only one of which are on at the moment because it is summer but come winter they are barely enough. I have two large with ...

In a 5 or 10 gallon glass tank with a UTH on the side, lid with saran wrap, gauges inside, a tiny bit of sand and damp moss. Once inside the car, use an adapter to plug in the heater, put in water dishes and add water and food. I would use small water dishes. Also hides are nice but with enough moss...

I am so sorry. You are in my prayers. It is just so frustrating.

I am still around daily if that helps. Mostly I have been lurking, others seem to have things covered so felt no need to add to the comments.

Thoughts and prayers with you all for a speedy recovery.

As difficult as it is, do not dig them up. They could be molting or destressing. I would not add anything that goes into the sand but the driftwood on top of it should be fine unless it covers a huge portion of the tank, even then it would probably be fine. They dig all over the place and do not lea...

That is wonderful. So glad it went well and a speedy recovery is on its way.

Discolored how? Pale? Different color? Dull?

Okay, let me preface this with I too tend to be blunt at times, please take this with all the love and care I intend. You are a full fledged adult and are now 100% responsible for your life. Yes, you have been through some incredibly difficult times recently and in the past, and have things about yo...

It sounds like you're heating from the bottom, is that correct?

I am sorry you're having a hard time. Have you considered going back to school once your disability comes through? There are all sorts of accommodations that can be made to work around disabilities. Also, just to give some hope, my sister did not find her husband until she was 48. She has had simila...

This site might be helpful.