HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hello all!

I’m returning to the crab owner status after several years..and adulthood. My kiddos grandma bought her a “complete” starter kit and a couple of crabs a few weeks before Christmas. Of course, now, the kiddo wants nothing to do with them.

So, I have decided to do some research and move the crabbies into my home office! After spending a small fortune to get the right supplies (thanks grandma!), and a husband that’s quite possibly ready to murder me, I think I have a suitable setup (in theory, haven’t started putting it all together yet).

One of the crabs is molting, and he’s quite large. Before he went down he was needing a new shell, so I’m sure, now with the molt in progress he will most definitely need a new shell. Where do you all recommend for good shells? I live in Houston and was ready to drive to Galveston to go take a gander at some of the shops down there. I measured his opening at around 1.5.

Please and thank you!

A lot of people here like Naples. There’s also Richards. I’ve ordered from both and also purchased variety packs from Amazon. I look for Turbos...since I have Purple Pinchers.

Have fun with it all!


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Hi!

I've also ordered from Naples a few times and have been happy with their shells. I found larger shells for my bigger guy on Etsy: Crabby Kate's Crab Shack:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrabbyKatesCr ... _purchases

I always make sure I have shells a little smaller, the same size, and a little bigger than what my crabs measure. That way they have a variety to pick from.

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This is fantastic! I need to try to remeasure him when he comes up. Just to make sure I remember correctly! Lol. Thank you!!!


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Yw!

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Welcome back from another prodigal one!