HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Pardon my ignorance but can anyone please explain to me, in detail, what an “armored Indo” looks like, and what the difference between a ‘regular’ Indo and an ‘armored’ one is ??????

I didn't even know there was a difference I though it was indo and pink indo....

aussieJJDude wrote:I didn't even know there was a difference I though it was indo and pink indo....

I know, right!?!?! I started researching this- I know Giga has one. (AHHH ONLY IF I LIVED EVEN CLOSE TO VIRGINIA!!!) but I dont understand how to tell the difference.

Armored Indos are the bigger older ones that have a more scaly look to them with big nodules where the hair comes out. As far as we know they are not a separate species, just a color variation like the pink indos. There is normally a wide variation between individuals of any species, and we tend to want to label the outliers when we find them.

Thanks Wod!

If I may post some photos: can you tell me if this is armored or not?????

Some might call it that, though the ones I've seen called "armored" have those white bumps completely covering the BP and all the legs.