HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Any update on your crab? I just had something similar happen. The other crab stole the molting crab's shell! I'm nervous she won't survive now.

Thank you so much Broke669. I am going to do that now. The top of my tank is plexi-glass I guess? There is a small opening at the top. I've kept a towel over it with just a small opening for air. I'll put some cardboard/foil up there too. Thanks for the tip on where to get the heaters. Pet stores re...

Hello, I'm a new crab owner in Northern California. I never intended to have a hermit crab, but here I am! We were at a fair last month and my daughter was off with her dad and came back with a hermit crab that she won. I can't believe they give them away as prizes! I have been determined now to giv...

CLOVERDALE Location: 1.5 hours north of San Francisco (Cloverdale, CA) How Far Can You Travel?: I'd be willing to travel 30-45 minutes from my home. Size of Tanks, Number of Crabs, and Species: I have 1 10 gallon tank and 1 hermit crab. I would love to add 1 or 2 friends for this guy. We got this l...