Regardless we had a couple successful surface molts while others didn't make it. Eventually my little sister lost the remaining two while playing which was sad and I did not have the means to start again, though I have always loved crabs!
2 decades later my sister wins a large beautiful hermit crab at a white elephant exchange and I helped her set up a 10 gal using all the wonderful resources here and elsewhere online. My family was dubious when the crab disappeared underground but I told them it was a good thing and lo and behold the crab, named Harry, survived his first molt!
Of course, my sister has a busy life so Harry ended up in my hands before long. It's been about 2 years. I got an old sump tank (55 gal) and with lots of elbow grease turned it into a respectable 'tat this last fall. Harry needed friends, so I got two large mediums from a good LPS, and rescued two smaller mediums from Petco. This weekend I rescued two smalls from a beach shop and I think I'm at my limit now.
On to the part everyone is waiting for, the pictures! If you've read my whole story, thank you and I'm happy to be here!
In order:
Harry
Peanut
Chester
Frisky
Cheyenne
Scooter
Sparky






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