Should I get more hermies

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Should I get more hermies

Post by Hermit crab lover 37 » Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:48 am

I recently received two hermit crabs from a lady who no longer wished to care for them, and i was wondering if I should get them some friends. They have been together by themselves for 4+ years and have had little to no exposure with other crabs. Just wondering if that would cause a lot of fighting or stress.

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Re: Should I get more hermies

Post by crabs_lex » Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:36 am

you could get another one
and there’s things you could do to properly introduce them like dipping the new one in one of the water bowls and/ or keeping him in isolation for a week or so just to get his used to his new surroundings

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Re: Should I get more hermies

Post by JoeHermits » Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:45 am

It may, but usually if you dip them in the same water to make them smell similar they’ll get along.

It’s up to you. I think your pair would do just fine either way.


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Re: Should I get more hermies

Post by Hermit crab lover 37 » Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:36 am

Thank you guys ill consider it and if I do I'll take your advice

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Re: Should I get more hermies

Post by Hermiesguardian » Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:06 pm

How big is the tank they are in and how big are they? Can you fit more crabs?
raising son's dog, Dante. Husky/hound.
Raising daughter's hermit crabs, Shelder, Paras and Derek. Added 2 more of my own (of course) Pete and Stryper. Former mommy to 2 guinea pigs and beloved cat, Nissi

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