HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Thank you all for your input :) Very interesting opinions. I am happy I asked, however, I may not wholly agree with some of you. I agree that it is all about your "vibration" and what you are giving off (body language.) When I hold Chester he does not run in panic...he will just sit there and stare ...

Alllright! Thanks for the support!

I have always held my crabs in my hand and let them climb on me. I talk to them so they get comfortable and feel safe...I of course, do this not far from ground or on top of something soft just in case they fall...which I am super careful of that. Although, I keep seeing things like they are "prey a...

Thank you so much for your replies! I have purchased Prime and Instant ocean. My newest crab, Chester came up 4 days ago and is a very active little guy! He already switched shells and LOVES popcorn! It is the cutest thing. (the popcorn is organic and plain.) I got a modified hamster wheel but so fa...

Thank you so much! here are my answers: 1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? Coco fibers and calcium sand 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. Hu...

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! You have all really put me at ease. I just love these little guys! I'm happy I didn't make a mistake and I hope they both come up soon :) I just keep smelling the tank to make sure it doesn't smell like dead fish. eek! I will relax and keep doing what I am doing. You guys are ...

I have had Sebastian for about 3 months now. I won him at a carnival and had no idea what I was getting myself into. The pet stores do not give great advice for caring for them so I went on here to set up the right crabitat for him. I thought he was molting but around 1am a few weeks ago I saw him e...