HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I think it's pretty common, especially if it's a new crab or new shells. I've even had adoptees change in my lap before. The shell change waits for no crab! Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Oh, ok! I just wondered cuz I thought it was rare since crabs feel vulnerable when they're naked in front...

I'm just wondering how common it is for a crab to change shells right in front of you when it knows you're there cuz it saw you, and you're right outside the tank looking at it

Uh.... yeah. Yeah it is. Once you get the hang of it though it's easy and goes fast, I swear. I made this guide a few years ago that listed the steps for the most popular photo sharing sites at the time. Not sure what may have changed since then but hopefully something you use is there. If not, I c...

I tried changing it so it can be my crab but idk how

Can you post photos and videos or just photos? And how? Is it complicated or require lots of steps?

Most medals would probably give them a feeling of accomplishment. Just skip out on participation awards, they give unearned pride. :crabbigsmile: Omg :hlol: I decided this forever ago but I'm not using any metal for my hermit crabs regardless of what kind. It's safe to assume all metal is bad for t...

So I'm assuming that probably means all metal can irritate crabs and rust and they eat it. I wonder if plastic bells exist.

I wanna get bird toys for my crabs and they might have a cute bell but I'm wondering if there's any types of medal that's not bad for crabs. Like copper? Is all medal bad for them or just certain types??

Well I always have my room door closed so my sister doesn't get in and I don't spray anything except perfume or deodorant on me and I go far away to even do that but I guess I'll start going in the closet to put perfume on.

I've lost interest in hamster balls or any kind of ball at this point. I haven't put them in my ball since this post was made and I figured out a long time ago from common sense and empathy that they probably don't love it so I'm saving my ball incase I get a small furry creature

Omg I won't do it then. What can it do to their gills and breathing? Just out of curiosity.

I have just two questions. 1# Someone on hermit crab association mentioned something about hamster balls for hermit crabs, ones that are made for hermits that are lighter so they can easily walk in them and there aren't slots on them that could break their legs by them getting caught in it. I can't ...

I don't know if this topic fits in here (hope so) but sometimes my mom sprays scented fumes in my room and i have hermits in there. Could they get sick from it? We don't use any bug spray or stuff MEANT to kill insect-like creatures. The tank lid is made mostly of wire with lots of holes for air.

CrabMater wrote:My crab John Cena watches me too. He will wiggle his antenna at anyone who stops to peer at him. I love it. First Contact.

Wow! That doesn't sound like a shy crab sounds social. Neat crabby.

Wanna know something funny? 2 years ago when I had Hairy he was on me, and then he pinched me lightly with his big claw, and this is what happened: at first: Aww! Dad, look! He's pinching me! 3 secs later: How adorab-AAA! DAD HELP ME NOW! HE'S PINCHING ME!! AA! A! AHHAHAAAAAA!!! :shock: :cry: :( don...