HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hi Folks. I got this male several months ago and he has been in hiding. I have named his Donkey Sock. Do you think he is an E or a blueberry?
Thanks!

shes cute, where did you get her? Looks like an E to me.

Awe cute! I have no idea what type except he's cute lol but how do u know he's a he? I am new to this crabbing situation and have no idea how to tell...they are all he's to me hahaha


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@ErikRasmussen I got Donkey Socks at a local pet store that takes AMAZING care of their crabs. They really understand hermit crabs needs. They have a proper tank for them and they always ask me what I think of their operation. I seriously have had Donkey Socks for 6 months and this is the first time I have seen him. I was starting to worry that he was RIP.

@PTCrabs he is a he! This is how you can tell.
http://www.hermit-crabs.com/sexing.html

thats way cool, i love stores like that. and yeah sounds like he was going through his post purchase syndrome molt. Id be willing to bet its an E but someone else may think differently, those eyes and shield leg and choice of shell and color scream E to me.

The shell looks like an E to me however, I thought E's didn't have setae and your little guy definately does so maybe it is an exotic type???

CrabbyCakes wrote:@ErikRasmussen I got Donkey Socks at a local pet store that takes AMAZING care of their crabs. They really understand hermit crabs needs. They have a proper tank for them and they always ask me what I think of their operation. I seriously have had Donkey Socks for 6 months and this is the first time I have seen him. I was starting to worry that he was RIP.

@PTCrabs he is a he! This is how you can tell.
http://www.hermit-crabs.com/sexing.html

Thank you! can't wait to be able check mine if they will let me..one is freshly molted and the other is molting somewhere below the surface


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I didn't think this was an E. Didn't look right to me but I wasn't 100% sure so I messaged Wodesorel. She says Ruggie.

Rnlauren428 wrote:, I thought E's didn't have setae

As far as I know, all species of land hermit crabs have setae. Es definitely do.

Ruggie! Lookit those hairy legs!!!

Aahhh that makes sense

This is a C. rugosus


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CallaLily wrote:I didn't think this was an E. Didn't look right to me but I wasn't 100% sure so I messaged Wodesorel. She says Ruggie.

Rnlauren428 wrote:, I thought E's didn't have setae

As far as I know, all species of land hermit crabs have setae. Es definitely do.

What is "steae?"

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I know nothing about a Ruggie. do they need something a special to stay healthy?

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I just read they like humidity at 80% (I have that) and they do best with other e ruggies. Any insight? I was told he was a blueberry by the pet shop and the idea of an exotic kind of freaks me out. I try hard to keep everything as ideal as I can. I was under the impression they are more fragile than pp's.

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CrabbyCakes wrote:

CallaLily wrote:

Rnlauren428 wrote:, I thought E's didn't have setae

As far as I know, all species of land hermit crabs have setae. Es definitely do.

What is "steae?"

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Setae are the hairs you see on the crab's legs and claws.

http://www.hermitcrabpatch.com/Hermit-C ... -a/136.htm


Here's the ruggie Caresheet, though it doesnt contain much: viewtopic.php?f=51&t=92451. Hopefully someone with experience in keeping them will chime in with more info.