HCA: Hermit Crab Association

It's getting cold here again too. Last time was even colder, and they ended up just fine. This cold snap is just a couple of days, back to almost 60 this weekend. Have a back up plan of blankets just in case.

Yep, mine loved it

Just let them live where they are. Get one that is already captive to give him/her a good life. Don't take free ones away from their world.

Unfortunately he didn't make it, bummer. Found him last night. At least he had a great home for the past few weeks.

I haven't named him yet..but while I was at Petsmart yesterday I stopped by the crabs...he was just like "hey you" ..."yeah YOU, get me outta here"..so I did. He's active..and HUNGRY lol..hope he hangs in there an makes it. I tried to take pics while he was eating, don't want to handle him or stress...

Wow, glad this topic came up. Awesome..will grab some tomorrow from under my cucumber plant, they are everywhere

Yep, mine love it too

That's great news!! YAY!

Laurie,My screen is the one that goes with the tank. I cut out a spot of the Press n' Seal so the whole lid isn't covered..I cover the hole as necessary to keep the humidity in. I never have to mess with it, the whole lid comes off/on as needed..I should get some pics I guess...

I use a screen for my cover, but I cover it with Glad Press n' Seal. Works great. I also have a 20 gal long. I don't use a bulb, but have 2 small UTH on the back.

Thank YOU!! I know shelters sure need help. Pics will be coming soon, gotta get some decorations for the foyer. Mama showed up..skinny, hungry, matted (she's long haired calico) runny nose, just a mess. We took her in..a few weeks later, just as I was about to schedule her spaying appointment..I rea...

Yeah, I know..it's been awhile. Well, I've been busy lol. We finally found a house we both love, bought it and got moved. The crabs get the foyer it's going to be beach themed The cats are adjusting well, except the newest stray we took in right before we moved. She was pregnant. Had 7(!) kittens. S...

Here's hoping your kitty is fine.

My guys seem to prefer them scrambled. Made them one yesterday as a matter of fact.

The article of how they found out crabs feel pain angered me.