HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hermits can be particular about their shells and someone else wearing one is a good sign the shell is good. Do you have any shells that are similar to what Arthur is wearing? Increasing protein availability can help reduce cannibalism. I notice that you didn’t mention much for protein sources when l...

I don’t think Exo-terra has a tank that will fit that nicely. Fifty-gal is not a standard size so you may have some trouble finding anything premade

https://exo-terra.com/products/terrariu ... errariums/


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You’ll need to force an iso and reshell because unfortunately even being underground doesn’t have its risks to a naked crab

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I usually try to get both current size and larger, since they will appreciate having options now but will need larger ones later

It can be tricky finding the next size up, though, since growth rates can vary. I usually just grab the next half-inch up


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I do, the regular paper/vinyl ones for fish tanks work with heat mats


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This behavior is normal. Sometimes they just want to dig


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No, leave them be. Taking away her favorite hiding place now will only stress her. Keep offering food and she’ll eat when she’s able and ready


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She’s either too weak to be active or just really shy, it may be too early to tell. Continue to maintain heat and humidity and provide good food while you monitor


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Heat and humidity are important so you may want to get new gauges, they could be playing a role if not right

Otherwise this is often a sign of weakness in new crabs. Keep providing energy-rich foods and maintain heat and humidity while you monitor


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Beeswax and propolis can normally be offered but I would be wary of any mite treatments


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Earthworms don’t like salt, so if your substrate is treated with salt or if there is any splashing from the saltwater dish those areas will be no-gos


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I agree these are nonissues. I recognize that BPA can be a hot topic but on the other hand alternative plasticizers aren’t necessarily better and we don’t even know if that matters when misting anyways

This bottle may not even have BPA, who knows


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Spider mites feed on live plants and are not dangerous to crabs


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No, I’m no expert in rotational rabbit grazing


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Those look like Es to me


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