HCA: Hermit Crab Association

My crabbies are currently in about 1.5 inch opening shells and I’m struggling to find any larger shells in stock anywhere. I tried all the websites on approved LCHOS sellers list, the shell store on Etsy, and a few others. If anyone knows where I can find shells I would really appreciate the help. Thank you in advance


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CrabbyKatesCrabShack on Etsy has a few shells with openings 1 7/8" and up (nothing between 1.5" and 1.75" tho).
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrabbyKatesCrabShack

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Thank you so much!! I’ll check them out


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You're welcome! I've ordered from her a few times before. Her shells are always very nice. Hope you can find something you need!

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This is HCA, not LCHOS. LOL. Our shop links page hasn't been updated for a while, but still worth checking out.

I have ordered from Naples Sea Shells and Richard's Sea Shells and both have been good!

I had good luck with https://naplesseashellcompany.com/ ultimately

(I was a long time member of this forum but haven't logged in in several years so had to make new account)

The only issue with the Naples site is their turbo shells are listed something like 2"- 2¾" I emailed them and asked them to please measure before sending, I needed exactly 2½" or something along those lines. Well the shells I received were too big or too small, so I had to exchange (ups wanted $20 for shipping, USPS was much cheaper). After the exchange I received shells that worked perfectly, ol boy is happy and has 2 extra shells now to play with.

He just turned 20 which I can't believe. just posted an info video the other day @thatbarry
finding big shells is stressful man best of luck, my 2¢ is try Naples shell co, and go with turbos or round smooth openings unless your crab has specific preferences like oval shape etc. I live in the Midwest so my local shell purchasing options are terribad