HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Thank you. I really dont think they were fighting. They were all so close and the ones alive still have their shells. However, I do think Capo was very stressed out.i forgot to add that he was out of his tank for at least a full night. He was found downstairs by my shoe rack. Im assuming he fell dow...

Just found my sweet capo.. he was ripped apart or his legs and claws came off. I guess my tank was overcrowded or didn't meet certain conditions?

Just a quick update: I found a crab leg this morning. It doesn't look hollow. I don't think any of them are molting, I'm thinking this may be a sign of stress.Would this confirm that I may just have to get a bigger tank? I was hoping that the amount of climbing space would be enough buy maybe my 20 ...

ChonkyCrabsLover wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 10, 2024 3:06 pm

This is a great list for shells that PPs like. https://hermitcrabassociation.com/phpBB ... hp?t=48249
Maybe try soaking shells in saltwater. Try murex and pica shells. My crabs were in those when I first got them. Maybe tape the lid shut to prevent escaping.

Thank you very much!

My medium Purple Pincher has been the finicky one. I bought him some turbo shells. I think I have about ten of them. Cleaned them in boiled distilled water. It seems that he's found his shell but this morning I found him downstairs out of his tank. I don't know how he escaped a sealed tank. I think ...

Hello! I'm a fairly new crab owner, I came across these guys and after finding out how terrible their living conditions have been, I made my goal to give these guys the best life ever. I'm absolutely obsessed with these guys, they're so cool! I've noticed recently that one of my hermit crabs has cha...