HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Yes, I have found out that some crabs just like to dig! My larger crab loves to make tunnels and stays down for days at a time. After a few days I'll see (or hear) him come back up for water and food. No molting, just enjoying his underground world. Though it really worried me at first, he seems jus...

Yes, he made it! He was just molting--thank goodness! He is now a very happy crab. Remarkably the other crab that I thought had died was okay too--good thing I kept him around just in case! They are now friends and enjoy following each other around their crabitat!

Just wanted to say thank you for all the helpful advice. Also, it turns out he was just molting after all! I'm still keeping a watchful eye on him, but he seems to be doing okay! Thanks!

Sand is relatively damp on the top, but was not damp enough throughout (based on other posts I've read). Just to clarify the bottom line though: the only thing I can do for my current crab is to leave him alone, right? I will get him new water dechlorinator ASAP, but I'm afraid he hasn't been up for...

I have recently had the problem that both of my pp's have started digging in their sand. I've read about digging, and it seems that the main causes are molting, improper living conditions, and stress. I have really tried to keep their humidity and temperature consistent and in the proper ranges. Als...