HCA: Hermit Crab Association

any advice from the pros here? it's been many weeks, and still absolutely no movement. how much longer do i wait until doing something? if i do something, how do i test for signs of life? toothpick to gently flex a limb? anything?

Its a shame that the pic didn't come with pics of the ends of the legs. If possible - without disturbing him - does it look like he has some shiney black nails at the end of his legs? If so, he definitely has moulted! I can't tell; they're pretty dug in. There does seem to be tiny hairs on the outs...

Could he moulted? The reasons behind this is that he is really pale and that there has been no death smell. The death smell is normally a good indicator if a crab has died, but its not always the case. If possible try to fence him off his buddy just in case he is moulting. The fact that he hasn't m...

1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? -5" deep 50% playsand 50% coconut fibre 2. Do you have gauges in the tank to measure temperature and humidity? If so, where are they located and what temperature and humidity do they usually read? -yes, located 1" below top of tank, ...

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Nope...no swap yet! I've borrowed a dremel and I'll try to grind down a magpie shell I have, to make it lighter, then we'll see. I gave them a shell shop that's up a level, but I haven't seen them shop yet!


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Is this safe to use?? I can't find any info anywhere!!


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Okay! I have some magpie shells that are FULL of awesomesauce.... trouble is, they're not polished and they're heavy!

Who would I get in contact with to have them polished? another poster mentioned that polished shells are much lighter. Suggestions? Thanks guys!

Thx, Kaydee...yeah, my #1 worry is a nakie crabby streaking around. I can't WAIT to get rid of this shell. Stupid pet store. Gah. On an aside, we also have a Repti-Hammock on a corner that adds real estate, and I'm thinking of giving them a shell shop so they'll have even more space! Sent from my iP...

I have a little guy who refuses to switch shells and as far as I can tell he has yet to explore the shell shop. He is to big for his shell. I am interested to find out when is too soon to remove an old shell. Because the day he switches will be a miracle! I just ordered some new shells. I have read...

Help! New crabber (yes, I've been through the forums and read all the pinned posts)... We rescued a PP from a pet store, and his name is Typhoeus. He's in a 10g with a smaller crab named Rocky. they've had some face-to-face time, and have taught each other "patty-cakes" quite a bit. The other night ...