HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Thanks for all of your advice everyone! Since the common consensus was that they don't need to be baked necessarily, I soaked them both in MSW, rinsed them in dechlorinated water, and then once they dried I threw them in! I can't wait to watch them explore tonight! There seems to have been some bre...

Thanks for all of your advice everyone! Since the common consensus was that they don't need to be baked necessarily, I soaked them both in MSW, rinsed them in dechlorinated water, and then once they dried I threw them in! I can't wait to watch them explore tonight! There seems to have been some bre...

Thanks for all of your advice everyone! Since the common consensus was that they don't need to be baked necessarily, I soaked them both in MSW, rinsed them in dechlorinated water, and then once they dried I threw them in! I can't wait to watch them explore tonight!

I have never baked cork or coconut hides before putting in the tank. The cork will break down faster if you bake it. Soaking in MSW and allowing to air dry or even freezing for a couple of days is sufficient as far as killing any tiny travellers on the wood. Sent from my LGMS550 using Tapatalk Than...

GotButterflies wrote:I agree with wodesorel. I honestly have never rinsed or baked any wood used in any of my crabitats. But, that's me! It's all been purchased new.


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This stuff, to my knowledge, is all new! Thanks!

I wash my critter keepers with dishsoap, and bleach to sterilize when needed. They are a hard plastic to work with, they crack extremely easily. Everything else you mention I personally just rinse off and use. It's up to you if you feel they need cleaned more. I've never baked anything before and o...

PinchersAndShells wrote:I baked my cork round and mopani together for about two hours.

Great, thank you!

PinchersAndShells wrote:Kritter keepers are plastic so I personally would advise against boiling them. Just clean them out using vinegar and water. The cork round and coconut hide I would just soak in MSW and then bake.

Perfect, thank you! How long do you bake them for?

Giner13 wrote:I think the keepers & coconut hide would be....
Perhaps someone else will chime in!


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Thanks!

I went to an animal expo today and had so much fun buying for my hermits! I got oak leaf litter, 2 small kritter keepers for deeper pools, a hanging coconut hide, and a cork round. Does any of this have to be boiled before putting it in the tank?

(Left to right) Clawford, Scout, and Toa are all eating their organic baby food! I put it in and 5 minutes later 3 of the 4 crabs are running to the dish! Tama is swimming because he has to be different!!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170804/4cc9b4ab416f0b1f0ad02d0462e173a6.jpg Wow! I got to ...

Giner13 wrote:Best places to find organic baby purée?


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I've gotten mine from Jewel and Wal-Mart! Just gotta check the ingredients and make sure there's nothing added!

(Left to right) Clawford, Scout, and Toa are all eating their organic baby food! I put it in and 5 minutes later 3 of the 4 crabs are running to the dish! Tama is swimming because he has to be different!!!

C_fiesta wrote:Nice! Looks good! I bet they'll love it!

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Once they get the courage to go explore it I think they will!! [emoji2]

I crocheted my babies a 100% natural jute hanging moss pit! It even has a cholla wood ladder. And of course the first thing they run to when I set them back in their tank is the old driftwood!!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170804/12950315f67a30c02550bf4fad818564.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-c...