Where can i buy good shells online?

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Where can i buy good shells online?

Post by Da_Stos208 » Sat Jun 18, 2016 1:54 pm

My crab is in desperate need of a new shell, but the only ones they sold at petsmart that are big enough are the conch shell types. I bought some of those anyway, because it's all they had, but she did not like either one. she cannot fit entirely in her shell when tucked in, and she might molt soon, so I need a shell ASAP. Any ideas on where to order them online? she only uses the kind with a round opening, not the conch-shell type shells.

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Re: Where can i buy good shells online?

Post by KayedeeLove<3 » Sat Jun 18, 2016 2:34 pm

Online you can try etsy or richards sea shells...
However joann's fabric sells green turbos for 3 dollars a bag and in graduating sizes. I think there were about twenty shells... That's just a quick Fix tho cause the biggest shell opening was 1 3/8. So probably best to find a shop online too! Good Luck!!

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Re: Where can i buy good shells online?

Post by JulesRolyCrab » Sat Jun 18, 2016 11:13 pm

The Hermit Crab Patch sells shells by size for crabs, but generally I find that you can get better deals w/ the same product on Etsy or eBay. The kind of shell you seem to be looking for is called a turbo, for searching purposes. Make sure to read the description for a shell the has the correct size opening.

The shell bag from JoAnn's was perfect for my small-small/medium crabs, but, as Kayedee pointed out, doesn't get much larger.

Good luck! :)

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Re: Where can i buy good shells online?

Post by Kermie16 » Thu Jun 23, 2016 7:20 am

We have done all of the above. Also have used Naples Seashell company and loved them too!

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Re: Where can i buy good shells online?

Post by KayedeeLove<3 » Fri Jul 01, 2016 4:23 pm

Kermie16 wrote:We have done all of the above. Also have used Naples Seashell company and loved them too!
Did you get the assorted pack?

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Re: Where can i buy good shells online?

Post by Kermie16 » Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:32 pm

KayedeeLove<3 wrote:
Kermie16 wrote:We have done all of the above. Also have used Naples Seashell company and loved them too!
Did you get the assorted pack?

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Yep!! Beautiful assortments and well packaged . Also arrived in a timely manner.

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Re: Where can i buy good shells online?

Post by KayedeeLove<3 » Fri Jul 01, 2016 9:53 pm

Ty ill give em a try!

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