Are Hermit Crabs Fun?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 3:40 pm

I'm new to hermit crabs and i wanted to know if they play and explore or do they bury themselves in the sand and stay there.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 4:01 pm

hermit crab are fun, but their is also work that goes into taking care of them properly. They are kind of like children. They have their ups and down's, but I wouldn't trade them in for anything.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 5:02 pm

It all depends on the individual crab. Some of my hermies are outgoing, and will climb & play constantly. Others, I rarely see.

I think it is important to have plenty of places for them to hide. I found that this cuts down on the amount of crabs that dig down during the day, and dig back up at night.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 6:04 pm

I have to agree 100% with Kathy since I added more stuff to my tank I see some of my guys up and about during the day even.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:37 pm

I have to agree with both Kathy and Feathercrabs the more plants and climbers I add the more active my tanks

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Ryanstein · Post by **Ryanstein** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:09 am

In some of my original carbitats, Spirit, who can sometimes be a bit shy, would bury herself for no reason for about a month. Recently, I bought more plants. It helped a lot!

Hermit_of_Hermit_Crabs · Post by **Hermit_of_Hermit_Crabs** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:06 pm

I honestly think they are fun no matter what because I simply enjoy watching their interaction with the environment and the other hermies.

HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Are Hermit Crabs Fun?

Are hermit crabs fun?

Are Hermit Crabs Fun?