HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Maddamay32 wrote:Fancy hermit crabs are just crabs in painted shells.

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That is so not true!


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They are such complex creatures!!!

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Hey my eldest has a gel like substance around his missing leg is the a sign of molting soon????[emoji102]

Okay he's up!! Have a picture but don't know how to post it!! Please help!!![WEARY FACE]

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Yes is so tempting, because you want to make sure he's alright now not wait until a few months to find out they are dead. But I definitely will follow your advice. Ty!! They are such gentle creatures and we just want to do whatever we can to preserve their life.

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I will share a photo once he comes up.

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If he is sick* is what it should read.

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I had him for about two months. One of his limbs broke off recently maybe that's the reason for his limpish walk. Hope he's not in pain. Thanks for the Vet advice. I know some sites will tell you to take them to the Vet. I had plenty of dogs and cats that I took to the Vet and never seen anyone in t...

One of my crabs is very sluggish and is color is almost white different from when I brought him. I thought he was molting at first because he was down for about a week. Now I think he's just sick. Should I take him to a Vet do they no much about Hermies??? Budget is tight right now with the holiday ...

I'm currently feeding, powder food,peanut treats, fruit salad, fresh shrimp, chicken(onocassion)turkey and sweet potatoes!!!

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I have had my smallest crab for about two months now, I have never seen him eat!!! He's very active!!

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So far they are not paying him any attention[SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES] he's only been down since Monday but I'm watching him!!! I don't have an Iso tank but I'm putting a 2l soda bottle around him. Thanks for your help!![WINKING FACE]

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Omg!! He is alive I am watching him dig himself back to the exact same spot. Hopefully if he's molting it can still be successful. Hopefully he didn't stress him out to much!!! Thank you!!!

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And yes he's normal color.

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So unbury him even though he was molting??? In just isolate?? No my son says, the leg was attached!! Idk!!! Please respond before I unbury him I want to make sure I have your instructions right. Thank you!!

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