HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Updates??? Sure hope so!

Thanks so much for your responses and great ideas!

The eyes definitely look like an E. Congrats! I can't get them here in VA. I only have one but he's been happy for 4 yrs now and I just adore him!
Nonna

Hi Giner! I'm also prepping for my tank change although mine is a 75 gal with about 25 crabbies! Prepping is the best way to start. Have everything you need ready to go. I have a large plastic tote that I use along with old substrate that I'm replacing to put all of my buddies in. I make sure that m...

Hi Friends! I have an Eco humidifier from Pet Smart and have always used this brand. I also have a 75 gallon long crabitat with 2 levels. My issue, as always, is that the humidifier is too effective. If I fill the reservoir bottle it will absolutely soak the substrate and leave puddles. I usually e...

I'm soglad to hear of your whit hermie! I too have an extremely light colored pp. In fact he is very much shaped like yours. I would think he'd molt and come up darker but nope, same light color. If I can get a pic up I will just to compare, lol.

Hi there and I know how frustrating this waiting can be. Along the lines of surface molting, if you feel this may be a real issue then I would immediately isolate him in another container. Keep it dark and of course have food and waters available to him at all times. You may also want to place addit...