Shell selection

This is where you discuss shells for your hermit crabs. Not for selling/swapping shells, use Classified Ads for that.
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Shell selection

Post by crabby33 » Sat Mar 24, 2018 2:46 pm

https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1 ... &source=48

Here is my current shell selection. Let me know if there are any that are incorrect. I do try to follow the preferred shell guide. I removed the gold mouths and put them back in my shell jar.

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Re: Shell selection

Post by GotButterflies » Sat Mar 24, 2018 4:49 pm

First of all, I can tell you that I am unable to view it. I am not a member on FB.

Some hermits do like Gold Mouths. I know mine like to pick at the insides of them. :)
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Re: Shell selection

Post by Hermiesguardian » Sat Mar 24, 2018 6:12 pm

I am on fb but cannot open this.
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Re: Shell selection

Post by crabby33 » Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:19 pm

That was a mobile upload, from my phone, so I'll try it from my computer. If that doesn't work, I will try a different photo hosting site.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/114762902651020960748

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Re: Shell selection

Post by GotButterflies » Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:40 am

That's a nice shell selection, but the turbos look smaller than the picas, do you have a caliper to measure the openings? You can buy one for really cheap on Amazon. I think the one I purchased was around $9. It is digital and fits in my purse :) It is a good tool to have for when you need to order shells!

As far as shells, you want to order what your hermit prefers. A lot depends on what species you have also! Now if he has always preferred heavy shells, order a light shell that fits him so he can check it out. Then, go from there. :)
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Re: Shell selection

Post by crabby33 » Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:19 am

Yes I have a caliper but it's not digital so it is hard to read it. The spotted turbo in there has a 1" opening and he did check out the banded turbo that has a 3/4" opening. And I have two PP's. One is molting.

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Re: Shell selection

Post by GotButterflies » Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:44 pm

Ah yes...I understand that! That is why I splurged for the digital! ;)
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