HCA: Hermit Crab Association

A few members have had class room crabs with success, it just depends on what the individual experience and will IMO. A few things to keep in mind: - they are nocturnal, so not exactly the most interesting animal for children.... And you must keep in mind that you won't see them a lot, since they w...

I agree with soilentgringa on this one. My suggestion would be that you rehome the crabs to a better home, and choose a different class pet. I recommend easy pets for classrooms and ones that aren't going to be potentially injured by a student if they weren't being watched. Hermit crabs aren't the ...

Hate to jump on the questions bandwagon, but what is the soil you have in there? Is it actually potting soil? I worry because I have had bad batches of potting soil kill pets before! The safe stuff for crabs is reptile cocofiber bedding. No worries! Its actually eco earth! It mat look a bit moist b...

Hello! Welcome to the HCA! I'm a little late to the conversation, but the colored sand you have looks like calcium sand. I just wanted to warn you about it if it is. Calcium sand is not recommended. It can clump like cement and harden. Also, has anyone mentioned the possibility of tunnels collapsin...

Oh! I had no idea about the temps and things being uplugged in schools! Sorry! Have you read through the 'care sheets, guides, and FAQ' section? Lots of good info there! You will need a heat source for the tote, fresh and salt waters (look in the care section for appropriate dechlorinators and mari...

Angel_crab yes that is similar to what I currently have. The first picture is my current setup. I use a lamp for heat that is on during the day. I would love nothing more than to get an acrylic tank, but that is just not in the bugdet at the moment. I do have 2 currently and dont plan on adding more...

Hi, In November I got 2 hermit crabs as a classroom pet. I did research, and I spoke with many people in the store about the requirements. I teach students in high school that have Autism, so I needed to have a tank I could easily move if I needed to get them animal to a safe place. I also needed to...