Preferred Shell Guide

Gab33 · Post by **Gab33** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:38 pm

in my petco they sell like one shell at a time. at least its not painted. lol.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:30 pm

I was wondering, when measuring to find proper fitting shells, should I measure the longer part of the opening, or the narrow part? When the crab pulls in, should the shell be measured by the length or width of the BP?

MacandHunter · Post by **MacandHunter** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:09 pm

Stindini wrote:I was wondering, when measuring to find proper fitting shells, should I measure the longer part of the opening, or the narrow part? When the crab pulls in, should the shell be measured by the length or width of the BP?

The width. Left to right, not up and down the shell.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:52 am

Does anyone have a good shell identification guide you know of?

There's a shell that one of my crabs was in when I got him from Petsmart and I have no idea what kind it is.

Thanks for the guide. The same crab I speak of switched to a babylonia shell.

I got a kind of whale's eye shell and I read most pps don't like them as they find them really uncomfortable. So far, no one has tried it, so I guess it's true!

Silver Buttons · Post by **Silver Buttons** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:49 am

Thanks for this thread! I have loads of seashells and was wondering which of them my crabs might like. Jasper changed into a jade turban from his old pica--and then went back to the old one.

He can't seem to make up his mind. They remind me of women trying on hats in a boutique.

Does anyone have a good shell identification guide you know of?

You should be able to find seashell guides in bookstores like Barnes & Noble. I have one from American Nature Guides that I bought ages ago, don't even remember where. It's not a very good one, though. Just check out your local bookstores, or look on Amazon.com or any bookstore website.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:07 pm

This is so helpful! I really need to see what shells to buy for my E's, Ruggies, and Staws that I am getting soon.

suebee · Post by **suebee** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:34 pm

In cape may at diamond beach there is a shop that sells shells in lots of sizes. Nice ones. nice prices too. I know own person here asked where in NJ to find shells. I even found some in a dollar shop, they were all in a basket for 1.00 only 3 in the basket were usuable for my crabs but thats a good deal for one dollar.
This is a good photo of the shell Thais Mutabilis http://www.naplesseashellcompany.com/th ... icture%201
click on it to get a better view.

suebee · Post by **suebee** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:34 am

Just to mention I just got two large violas that are in green turbans. Im guessing they like them too!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 05, 2010 11:47 am

This Guide is awesome, its exactly what I have been searching for to help me determine what kind of shells I need.

freecherokeespirit · Post by **freecherokeespirit** » Wed May 25, 2011 9:42 am

my Hermie just changed out of a flaking chipping googly eyed painted mouse shell into a Babylonia medium sized D sized opening shells yayyyyyy

Tammi_234 · Post by **Tammi_234** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:14 am

Thanks a ton! You have no idea how helpful this guide is to me!!!

I currently have 3 PP's all in apple murex shells...time for a little color! Hello hermie shopping spree

Alma · Post by **Alma** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:59 pm

This is very helpful. I have lots of shells and apparently they are for Ecuadorians, too bad I can't seem to find one in any pet store. :crabblush:

Jamescfjr · Post by **Jamescfjr** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:21 pm

Any updates to this?

None of my PPs seem to be interested in the Pica shells. (Which is unfortunate, as I have 3 at the moment)

Alma · Post by **Alma** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:53 pm

Well my PP's love the jade turbos even though i think it's not for them , as well as the Babylonia shells.U can get turbos at a craft store. I go to joan crafts, a bag of shells for 5 dollars. it has a mix though.some really useful shells in there. Just examine the bags for the best mix.

Alma · Post by **Alma** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:57 pm

I separated the turbos and the other shells but they all come in one bag,

HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Preferred Shell Guide

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