HCA: Hermit Crab Association

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!!!

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.

Can you post a pic? I have never seen a baby marine hermie before....

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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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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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.

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

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

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Ahh so adorable!!

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so cute!

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

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

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So cute! Any updated pics?!