HCA: Hermit Crab Association

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Hi everyone, I have a hermit crab who has been molting for the past month at least. He's taken a long time to molt and when he finally resurfaced he was still a very light pink! He's out and about though, roaming around the tank no problem. I did a little research and I couldn't find anything mentio...

He seems to be doing better now that he's isolated and in a shell so hopefully he'll pull through

Thank you so much, just ordered some new substrate and moss!! Humidity is above 70% already. Thanks for the help!

thanks for the response...the people at PetSmart told me to deep clean it at least twice a month...I'll take the heating pad off. They also suggested the calcium sand substrate mix. I believe the substrate I bought this time was the Eco Earth brand, which definitely holds moisture better. Any other...

I took the pad off and the humidity is already going up! Thank you!

thanks for the response...the people at PetSmart told me to deep clean it at least twice a month...I'll take the heating pad off. They also suggested the calcium sand substrate mix. I believe the substrate I bought this time was the Eco Earth brand, which definitely holds moisture better. Any other ...

He is in a shell for now, this is the 3rd one i've tried. for whatever reason he doesn't want to stay in them.

1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? Mix of coconut fiber and calcium sand. half of the tank is at least 4 inches, other side is more shallow and have the food and water bowls 2. Do you have gauges in the tank to measure temperature and humidity? If so, where are they l...

Hi, I had 3 hermit crabs. I had one die a few days ago from illness and bought a couple new ones on Monday. That same night, one of my original hermies (whom I've had for a few months now) started acting funny. He kept rolling on his back and everytime I would right him, he'd roll back again. I did ...