HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Read the sticky about dead crabs--I wouldn't "throw her away" until you're very, very sure. That said, if they have not molted in two years that is a very bad sign that conditions have not allowed for molting. If they are in inadequate conditions, they can hold off molting for awhile, but over time...

1. Was using coconut sand 2 inches thick 3 days ago I switched to cocunut fiber substrate because it is more moist (4 inches thick 2. I was not using a tank but now I am (before I had a very large netted cage with coconut sand on the bottom with multiple water dishes , I now realise they need a tank...

Hello, How long has the crab been on the surface molting? How long has it been out of a shell? Has the crab been isolated at all? I've never attempted to reshell a soft, molting crab, but you may have to try. The likelihood that it would have deformities from hardening in an awkward position withou...

I have a surface molter who is out of its shell she hasn't eaten any of her exoskeleton but has moved a little through out the week. I'm really scared that I could lose her please help if you have any advice.