HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Thanks for the tips :) Ah Australia... Beautiful country, but I'd never want to live there. For multiple reasons, crazy shipping rules being the least of them (I'm a northern creature at heart, and it's too freakin' hot down there). Really wish I could visit though :) Edit: Also! I've got shells up...

I might be posting some shells and things to my hermit crab supply store on Etsy soon, and those will be available for international shipping :D The foods, however, I'm not shipping internationally just yet, but if you are interested I will look up the relevant laws and perhaps that will be a thing...

Aussies can be a bit stubborn, just keep offering shells and hope he changes. I suggest getting a few new shells if he is showing no interest after a while, as it is likely he never will! :) Maybe boil the existing shells in salt water or rubbing olive oil around the opening - not inside - and see ...

Hmm, besides ebay? Have you looked here: http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/pages/shopping.html Has a few aussie stores listed.. Unfortunately there isn't a lot of variety for us compared to the US, i suggest looking at some reptile/fish online shops for a greater variety. :) Thanks a lot, never ...

Sounds like your little crab is stressed out. I would leave him alone for about 24 hours just to let him get used to his new home. Yes, most crabs do dig straight away to de-stress or in some cases, molt because shop conditions are bad. You should have attleast 8 inches of substrate (sand, EE or bot...

Hello everyone, I'm from Australia and in need of some more shells, hiding/climbing toys. I was wondering if any of you know any good online hermit crab supply stores? As I can't find any online stores based in Aus and I don't want to pay $30 shipping overseas.... Thanks!

Shell changes are a bit of a taboo subject. My E, Tappity, had an ill-placed worn-down spot on his shell, and it looked like he had a moldy butt. All the other crabs were lookin' stylish in their new shiny turbos and [non babylonias], struttin their crabby selves all over the tat. The other very fa...

I just went through and read this entire 33 page thread.... such an amazing story! you've made history ))

ViiT wrote:As long as you offer a large variety of shells, he will change when he wants to

Ok thanks I'll be sure to keep adding more shells

Hey everyone, one of my new Aussie hermit crabs is in a shell WAY too small for his size. He can barely retain into his shell and he won't change! I have a large variety of shells his size but that won't cut it.... Any advice or tips would help, Thanks