HCA: Hermit Crab Association

oh, and she was buried when she molted, I uncovered her when I was fluffing the substrate.

Thank you! quote:1) How long have you had your crabs and how long have you been caring for this particular crab in distress?I have had my crabs for a couple of months - end of June for Sherbert and mid-July for Sprite. Sherbert is the one who has molted.2) What size is your tank and what kind of lid...

I should probably mention, I am the grandma to two hermies: Sherbert and Sprite. Sherbert was my 7 year old's birthday present, and Sprite was purchased as a companion when we realized Sherbert needed a friend.

So I should have joined here when I first brought my hermie home - mistake number 1. Both of mine have kept themselves pretty much buried since I got them - end of June and middle of July. I've been fluffing the substrate, cleaning out old (mostly uneaten) food and freshening both waters, and basica...

Hello everyone, I'm Sherbert and Sprite's Grandma. (I know the word is properly spelled and pronounced "sherbet" - see if you can convince my 7 yo of that ) I'm very glad to be joining what looks like an active forum for hermit crab lovers. I have some questions, and I'm off to post them now!