netting and twine

Will13 · Post by **Will13** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 4:36 pm

i see lots of cool tanks with various types of netting for climbing and connecting levels. is there a specific type to use?

Crabinski · Post by **Crabinski** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:46 pm

I used jute twine to crochet my climbing net. It's nice and easy for the crabs to grip and easy to work with -- works well for making a macrame-style net, too. If you're near a Walmart, you can find a good-sized ball of jute in the Artificial Flower section for under $3.

Will13 · Post by **Will13** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:10 pm

Cool but I cannot knit. Can I buy some already made?

Crabinski · Post by **Crabinski** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:20 pm

Some folks have purchased nets on etsy. Here's the link:

https://www.etsy.com/search?q=hermit%20crab%20net

Will13 · Post by **Will13** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 2:54 pm

How does the hemp hold up to all the humidity?

Teedeums · Post by **Teedeums** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:51 pm

It's really strong (but it's sort of funny what it's made of...marihuana with less then 0.3 of whatever makes it bad; a.k.a hemp)

Will13 · Post by **Will13** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 11:30 am

Ok.
I'll look into some.

Will13 · Post by **Will13** » Sun Nov 23, 2014 1:00 am

Bought a coco fiber climbing mat at petsmart and cut it up to make all kinds of climbing apparatus. Added second levels for moss and shell shop and they love it. Also bought some natural twine instead of hemp since it was thicker. Braided it up and have it hanging down from second levels. Not sure if they are trying it though.

So it took a while, but the tank is much more exciting now.

HCA: Hermit Crab Association