GA, AL, MS

[catiestewart]

ATLANTA, GA

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
How Far Can You Travel?: Up to 60 miles from Atlanta
Tank Specs: 40 gallon breeder with 8” of 5:1 playsand/eco earth. Large ultratherm, temp is a constant 80-83° and humidity constant 80-85%. I have climbing walls, elevated shell shop (with over 50 shells, all tapestry turbos and mexican turbos ranging from small-golf ball size), moss pit with a wooden bridge, climbing ropes, fake plants, chia garden, caves, running wheel, fresh and saltwater pools, TONS of catappa, maple, and oak leaf litter, greensand and worm casting play pits, and mopani wood climbing toys
Number of Crabs and Species: 2 PPs, one about the size of a quarter (Cricket) and one slightly smaller than a golf ball (George).
How Long Have You Been Crabbing?: 6months, my largest (Mr. Krabs) unfortunately recently passed after his first molt with me, but Cricket has successfully molted twice and George has successfully molted once.
What You Are Able to Adopt?: 1 PP, 2 if they are both from the same home and don’t want to be separated!
They eat a varied diet including (but not limited to) a daily assortment of meal mixes from Hermit Grub on Etsy (with tons of good stuff like crushed exo, spirulina, shrimp meal, dried octopus, hibiscus, popcorn, dandelion, etc.), along with a standard meal mix (not containing any of the nasty stuff found in pet store pellet garbage) and a foraging/garden meal mix, dried shrimp, scrambled egg w/shell, rolled oats, sushi nori, popcorn, mango, coconut, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and a small bit of organic coconut oil. I have separate dishes of greensand and worm castings that they LOVE.

Contact preference is by email: catiestewart@comcast.net

LAST UPDATED: 12/26/2024

[reeree064@yahoo.com]

OLIVE BRANCH, MS

Hi…I am looking to adopt two small to medium crabs. I am willing to travel 50 miles or a little more. I have a 40 gallon breeder with two purple pinchers, 1 small & 1 medium. I have been keeping hermit crabs for a year and a half. I am wanting to adopt two more purple pinchers. Preferably, small to medium ones. I would like to be contacted by email reeree064@yahoo.com. Any time of day is fine.

LAST UPDATED: 02/05/25

[Calaiti]

NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI

1. Location: (will specify in PMs)
2. How Far Can You Travel?: 1 hour, maybe 2
3. Size of Tanks, Number of Crabs, and Species:
~~~TANK 1~~~
80 gallon tank (two 40 gallons stacked)
It currently has 2 jumbo PPs.
I call this one “Crab Mansion.”
It has large fresh and saltwater pools, bubbler, food dish, dispensers of staples (calcium mix, greensand, and worm castings), hides, climbs, acrylic birdhouse, plastic saucer hamster wheel, moss pit, shell shop, leaf litter
~~~TANK 2~~~
20 gallon tank (two 10 gallons stacked)
It currently has 2 micro PPs.
I call this one “Crab Kindergarten,” or “Crabdergarten,” haha.
It has medium fresh and saltwater pools, bubbler, food dish, dispensers of staples (calcium mix, greensand, and worm castings), hides, climbs, plastic saucer hamster wheel, shell shop…Moss pit and leaf litter pit to be determined. Still trying to see if I can squeeze them in.
4. How Long Have You Been Crabbing?: Ever since I was a kid, but got serious about it in my teens. I had an adoption post on this page back then. I’m ready to try adopting again now that I’m older.
5. What You Are Able to Adopt?: Preferably micro or jumbo PPs (or Es—I’d LOVE to adopt Es!)
6. I Would Like to Be Contacted via PM : )
[Note: I plan to take pics of the tanks later so that I can include them here.]

LAST UPDATED: 3/31/25

[wprince81]

I have been fascinated with hermit crabs since I was a child. I started to research their care several months ago through facebook groups and forums. I have various reptiles, amphibians, fish and furry friends. I have been working on a 120g for a group of hermits. I was lucky enough to find 2 PP hermits locally that were being rehomed by their owner. They came with their enclosure which was great and has allowed me to make sure the large tank is stable and ready.

The 120 has 8" of substrate consisting of 5 parts play sand and 1 part coco coir. They have a fresh water pool and a salt water pool made with instant ocean, both dechlorinated with prime. The pools are large enough for even a large crab to submerge and they have grids to climb out. There is a large and medium running wheel. The entire back wall is climbing grass. They have lots to climb on, hides, a shell shop, and heat and humidity holding steady at 80-81 for both. Clutter everywhere and lots of surface space for digging. I have leaf litter to add but was waiting until I was sure temps and humidities are stable.

They eat fresh foods including greens, veggies and fruit. I get whole food mixes and treats from Etsy shops. They have worm castings, greensand and calcium at all times. They get lots of protein from the mixes, but I also add mealworms, black soldier fly larvae, seafood, and I'm always adding more variety.

I am hoping to find several PP in the Birmingham and surrounding areas. Willing to travel within 100 miles. Also willing to pay for shipping. I haven't moved the rescue crabs to the new enclosure yet because I want them to be settled and would like to find friends so they can all go in at the same time. Their rescue tank is basic but stable and will serve as a quarantine/hospital tank for emergencies. The 120 has been stable for 3 weeks. Happy to send pics of the rescues and the big tank. Please communicate via email at wprince81@gmail.com with subject CRABS if you have crabs available. Thank you!