Baby Hermy....

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Baby Hermy....

Post by LindaLou » Sat Jul 10, 2021 3:56 pm

OK so we went to Myrtle Beach and found a sponge and a few other things washed up on the beach. We got a bucket of ocean water and put them in it. We'll during our 7.5 hr drive back home I was looking in the bucket and noticed a small shell moving around on some of the twigs. I took a closer look and it is a baby hermit crab. What do I do? I have 2 PP's at home and I rescued 2 more while in Myrtle Beach. I need advice on how to keep the baby transparent crab alive! All advice is welcome and appreciated!!!
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Re: Baby Hermy....

Post by GotButterflies » Sun Jul 11, 2021 12:37 am

Hello. What you have are marine hermit crabs. You need to find someone that has a saltwater fishtank to give them to. They can temporarily live out of water, but not for long. Best wishes.
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Post by HermitCrabCHICA » Sun Jul 11, 2021 3:46 pm

Can you post a pic? I have never seen a baby marine hermie before....
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Re: Baby Hermy....

Post by Hermielover121 » Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:22 pm

I posted I video of one I found on white rock beach a while ago if you want to go check it out.


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Re: Baby Hermy....

Post by LindaLou » Mon Jul 12, 2021 10:51 am

I can't figure out how to post a picture or I would. It's super cute! Does anyone know what to feed a marine hermit crab?
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Re: Baby Hermy....

Post by LindaLou » Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:17 pm

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Re: Baby Hermy....

Post by DragonsFly » Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:48 am

The marine hermit crab will not survive in the same conditions as the land hermit crabs. You need to find someone with a large saltwater aquarium right away, or it will die. :(
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Re: Baby Hermy....

Post by LindaLou » Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:29 pm

I gave him to a friend and he's doing great, but this is what he looked like!ImageImageImage

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Post by CrabbyLover77 » Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:20 pm

LindaLou wrote:I gave him to a friend and he's doing great, but this is what he looked like!ImageImageImage

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Post by HermieBingo » Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:27 am

so cute! :)
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Re: Baby Hermy....

Post by Alaina » Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:46 am

That is the cutest Lil thing ever. I'm so glad he's ok.
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Re: Baby Hermy....

Post by KyMart » Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:00 pm

LindaLou wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:29 pm
 I gave him to a friend and he's doing great, but this is what he looked like!ImageImageImage

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So cute! Any updated pics?!
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