HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hello, I’ve been away on vacation for the last week, and just got back yesterday. I had someone taking care of my hermit crabs while I was away, just changing the food and keeping the humidity where it should be. However, he did send me a picture of a random hole my crab had dug during the day but h...

I have 2 hermit crabs, one small and one large (just smaller than a tennis ball). The large hermit crab went under the substrate to molt on January 29, and since then has not come up. I know that larger crabs take longer to molt, but is this too long? Should I start being concerned? I’ve maintained ...

I'm no expert, but it sounds as if the crab might be stressed, or sick. Was he active when you first got him, or has he always appeared inactive? I suggest letting him be for now, and keep an eye on him. But like I said, I'm not an expert, just a geeky teen. I hope he gets better regardless<3 He wa...

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1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? I use eco earth substrate and it is 6inches deep. 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, the gauges are locat...

Since you've come to the emergency forum, we know you want a fast answer to your question. In order for us to figure out the problem as quickly as possible, we ask that you answer the following questions as best you can. Some of them may seem odd, but they're all designed to give us the information...