HCA: Hermit Crab Association

soilentgringa wrote: Actually, where I live, isopods live outdoors generally all year long. Just depends on location and species.

I just found 3 outside in the snow (and even with the snow, it is extremely dry out here, especially in the summer).

Got my crabs yesterday! "Saved" them from Petco (I know it just gives them money to get more). The poor "fancy" crabs had painted shells, but they were too pricey to buy. I did buy four crabs, but they are so small. I did check Craigslist first, but the only hermit crabs posted were a good 4+ hours ...

Hi! Welcome to the HCA. I'm sure you'll find them as fascinating and entertaining as all of us do. Just be prepared for at least a month of not seeing them much, or them not doing a lot. After they destress is when things get really fun with them! I hardly ever see half of my tarantulas, so I'm use...

I've been browsing the forum for the past several hours doing research, and this seems to be the best forum with the most accurate information on hermit crabs, so I finally decided to register. I will be going to town tomorrow to look for some hermit crabs and to buy the supplies I still need. I liv...