HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I know there has not been any type of chemical used on it, it's from my own property. Thus far I don't have any isopods, and I didn't see anything crawling in it before bringing it in

I found muscadine grapes on the safe food list, still being unsure of the vine itself, I ventured to add it to the tat. My main worry was sap or tannin concentrates from the vine, but as of yet, I have not seen any problems with it. After I cut the length I desired, I let it sit on my back porch for...

I recently picked up some burlap ribbon, I noticed the smell too. I took various pieces of advice from here and I washed it with soap and treated water, then I rinsed it in vinegar and more treated water, and let it dry overnight. The smell was gone and it seemed to be less stiff. My reasoning behi...

Hi Everyone, Do any of you have any data or observations about using muscadine vines in a crabitat? I live in SE Texas and the vines grow naturally on my property. I would like to add some to my tat, but I am unsure if I can, and have yet to find any data about their safety for hermits. I can tell y...

My whole issue with people being told that they HAVE to have UVB when we have yet to determine if they really do need it or not, is that new crabbers are already so overwhelmed when they find out how to care for crabs properly that they stress out over the expense and commitment. A lot of people th...

I bent mine so that one end rests on the sub and the other end rests on the bottom of the pool. I had to bend it several times for it to maintain its shape but it works fine.
I also used silicone to affix some tiny shells to the mesh, just to make it look more natural.

I recently picked up some burlap ribbon, I noticed the smell too. I took various pieces of advice from here and I washed it with soap and treated water, then I rinsed it in vinegar and more treated water, and let it dry overnight. The smell was gone and it seemed to be less stiff. My reasoning behin...

I am about to upgrade pools for my two guys, So I have recently been thinking about this idea also. Especially a ramp for them to get in and out on. I saw several pictures and descriptions of using plastic craft screen for a ramp. Not being familiar with crafts or needlepoint, I wasn't sure about th...

Hi RyanScott! I am late to the party, but I just wanted to say Welcome to the HCA! :butterfly:: I also wanted to mention that molting takes time...and no matter how worried you get...don't dig!!! I know you have another crab at the moment as well, but when our crabs are down, we refer to our crabit...

I have a small crab paired with a medium, and other than a little bumper cars activity; my smaller guy is doing fine. The size difference gives no reason for a shell fight and they have enough room to avoid being in the same place at the same time. At the food dish, it seems like they take turns, bu...

That he stayed alive for a week, didn't drop limbs, and then buried to molt are all excellent signs. Molting though is their most dangerous time, a lot can go wrong and it takes a lot of energy to pull off. I think there is a good chance he will be okay but there is no way to know for sure unless h...

Hi All. I am new to the group but I have visited many posts and forums as an observer over the last several weeks. Last year during spring break I got two PP's for my kids, typical beach shop set up. I asked them to do some research to make the right habitat and I had believed they did. After a few...

Again, cannot say I am disappointed in a new owner! Great job, you've learned some tips! Definitely, don't allow young kids to handle hermit crabs, or give them the freedom to do it whenever wanted. I'm glad you took charge, nice work! -------------------------- Yes, the crabs are now off-limits to...

Hi All. I am new to the group but I have visited many posts and forums as an observer over the last several weeks. Last year during spring break I got two PP's for my kids, typical beach shop set up. I asked them to do some research to make the right habitat and I had believed they did. After a few ...