Koala Kid 23 .. No, crabs are timid by nature, I don't handle or play with mine but princess isn't scared at all and the other 2 can be at times it just depends.
Littlelotti's Hartland nice video,but can you tell me what reptile should I get next,I already have hermit crabs but what over reptiles can a 12 year old kid had
I just rescued 3 from a party that abused them. I sooooooo appreciate having u post this to help me set up these new guys their forever home. I’m very nervous bc they went str8 down under the peat moss and refuse to come up all day. I just hope they r ok and will do my best to do good by them. I just wished I could’ve saved them all.....
I hope they turned out okay. What happened is called post pet store stress syndrome. They get very stressed for a while until they warm up to you. Sometimes they die in this process though.
I'm glad to see someone giving them the proper care for these little critters! This is one of the first hermit crab videos I've seen that the crabs don't have painted shells! BTW your AWESOME!!!
I am so happy I found you!! I was looking for a first pet for my grandson. No hermit crabs for him... they are precious and delicate!!! He’s a nine year old boy... better get him a bear instead! Thanks honey❤️
It's sooo cool that there is a pet/animal Community on TH-cam. The only thing is that it's so small. But the only thing is that the animal channels don't get a lot of love 💕. What breed of hamster would you recommend for a first time hamster owner ( I am trying to adopt). Also any tips / tricks . Love ya and thx
Dinareese Villani ... I agree totally! But I'm grateful for the people who do watch! Xoxo Moo is a Campbells dwarf hybrid 💗 and I love her I love dwarfs but some prefer Syrians it's a preference really, but I love dwarfs 💗
I've noticed this with every animal I owned as a kid(bird, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbit, etc) everything I did bordered on abuse All that matters is that you don't repeat your mistakes I had a one gallon tank full of goldfish and plecos (goldfish need 20+ gallons, plecos need 80+) Now I make sure to rescue any that are being rehomed or ones that are sick at a store (my betta had finrot and was underweight when I got him)
PastelPancakes You can get a Zoo meds 10 gallon starter tank kit , That is how I started out with my two hermit crabs and I have four hermit crabs now and they are going to be all to gather soon in a 25 gallon long tank. Always remember when you get hermit crabs you have to buy them in pairs.
I have 4 hermit crabs I’ve had them for about 3 years and I’m going on vacation I usually have someone home to care for them but this time they have to come with me so any advice on what to do
i love your hermit crab vids! i have hermit crabs that I've had for a long long time only because of your videos because now i know how to properly care for them. although I wouldn't buy them again of course i'm glad that i can at least keep my old ones alive!
Take a sniff in the tank or check for mold and even if you dont see mold and it doesn't smell bad you should at least change the substrate each once per month on average
I would also say to use a substrate mix of play sand which you can get at a local Lowe's for 4.20 and get something called compressed coconut fiber yo uh can get it at a local petsmart or petco your choice
Thanks for your amazing vids very informative. Wondering if you need a heat mat or lights for the tanks? Our tanks doesn't have either but wondered if I should?
I bought my crabs before I knew all the abuse they endured and how gentle they are. I thought I was going to go to the mall and buy a plastic tank with a cool painted crab. We got the crabs before doing research and I just want to say thank you so much for all your information!!!! I legit want to get ahold of PETA and stop them from selling them as pets! I wish I could rescue them all!!!!
Last time I checked peta doesn’t support the crab trade, and I wouldn’t support peta at all, so much corruption and your local shelters could use your support more!
I have always wondered when I was little why mine die so fast. Now I know, and it’s so sad, I got new ones a little bit ago, and now I bought them a whole new set up, almost worth 100$ but it was worth it to help these little guys live there life to the fullest!
I seen my crab switch shells, it was pretty cool to watch. I won my crab at the fair then I bought the stuff for him and as soon as I put a new she'll in his habitat he switched.
Hey Lori! I just wanted to know how you’re crabs are so active!! My crabs stay in there hide and only come out to eat, drink, or soak and i have tons of stuff for them to climb on, i have them in a 10 gallon tank i know it’s small but i am getting an upgrade soon do you have any tips?
I rescued 2 crabs from a gift shop with had at least 13 dead crabs. There were only 2 left and one had a chipped leg. I bought them both and I've had them for 7 years now. There both very healthy and both have healthy legs!
How do you manage cleaning mites out when hermits are molting? One of my hermits have been molting for almost 2 months and I just seen mites in the tank. I need to clean it so they are eliminated.
Where do you get your shells from? I'm having a really hard time trying to find the right size shells. And my crabs are looking like they need a new shell. I have some shells in there but there not the best.
I’m a newbie to hermit crabs. Do we need to boil the greenery every time we clean the tank. We have 2 crabs 🦀 & mine seems really aggressive we are about ready to switch to a 20 gallon. Any help you can give I would really appreciate it. Thank you
i was about to adopt some hermit crabs and i have all the proper tank setup and all that but the one thing i haven’t seen or noticed is the saltwater, do they need one dish of salt water and one of de chlorinated?
Are your crabs small for their age? I'm assuming the biggest one is 9 yrs old. Does she not molt very often or was she just super tiny when you got her?
also how do I tell my parents that my crab's home needs more bedding, it's hard for him to burrow and dig and they say he's fine but I don't think he is.
I have a slight problem... I have a fifteen gallon tank. The substrate is slanted from 6 inches to 3.5 inches. My crab just went too molt in the 3inch end!! Her shell is around 1 inch. Will she be ok?
Q: I rescued a hermit crab. He has painted shell, and his shell looks so small. I put some extra shell in the tank. I hope he change it soon. Once I put them in the tank, when or how often should l clean these extra shells?
Can i create a little beach for my hermit crab? is it recommended? because i heard that the sand get wet and stuck on their body leading them unable to change shell and die.. please help
Hey I love your channel it’s very informative. My son is going to PreK and in his class his teacher has hermit crabs. They are in a critter carrier and no substrate just gravel and no heat source. I don’t know how to confront her about the little guys.
I have to ask you Lori where did you get your tree at for the hermit crabs because I've been looking and cannot find any and also where did you get the climbing accessories that have the leaves on them
I have a few questions! It didn't show it here, so do you have to make the substrate moist and wet when you put it in the tank? And where are your gauges?
I had given my hermit crabs a 20 gallon I have done everything that I can possibly do to make sure I have given them a safe environment. Sadly one of my hermit crabs died I had rescued had only about 4 months and he was a baby. I thought they were doing well. I love your vids and follow all your tips and should I get a new tank? I cleaned it but I'm afraid that it might not be safe and how do you get rid of the smell I have tried everything but it is only un noticeable if I have like 4 candles
Hi Lori, love 💕your channel. I'd like to know where you got your green (inside) food and water bowl. They look perfect. I'm having a love / hate relationship with all of the ones I've purchased and tend to find in the stores.😖
Right now I own three hermies in a ten gallon(they are about to go into a 40 gallon also xXxSuziexXx u can feed ur crabs green beans boiled unseasoned beans of any variety and eggs plus the eggshells apples apricot fruit only coconut corn on the cob unseasoned spinach celery mango peach pineapple carrots boiled chicken and lettuce is what I feed my crabs you should provide them a mixed diet of vegetables meat and fruit and eggshells and corn on the cob for calcium hope this helps.
The hermit crab I got is currently in a painted shell (didn't plan on getting him but he was in such a bad situation and someone was selling him and saying they didn't care who he went to and I felt bad), is he okay until next shell change?
How long do you boil the climbing Driftwood sticks for because I did mine for about a half an hour and I know they expand it but that's okay it's something so they can climb on but they can't get stuck in it because it didn't expand that far I did that months ago and how often will I need to boil that and I also have a part I called a quarter pipe of wood that they climb on do I need to boil that big piece of wood that they climb on in tunnel underneath or do I need to slightly bake it
My hermit crab came with the painted shell from Petco and I put many natural turbo shells as you recommended, but he isn't moving to the non-painted one. Is there any way I can encourage him to move? I really hate seeing him in the painted shell.
They tend to take their time when it comes to moving shells. Make sure you have the right shell for your hermit crab. Check out hermitcrabassociation.com for detailed info on this.
hello!! i recently got hermit crabs, and while i was on edge about getting them from petsmart, i would like to report they seem very happy and healthy in their new home. humidity and temp is great currently, but i do have a few concerns/questions. 1. i live in canada, and it gets quite cold here in the winter. it is starting to get cold again. sometimes their heat either is just under the minimum, or just barely gets by. any suggestions? i use a hood light, but im worried a heating mat will burn them if they get too close.. 2. i recently got a second hand "10" gallon aquarium. i cleaned it one afternoon, and after further inspection and measuring, i found out it was a 20 gallon show. i have two hermies. do i have room for another?? i would LOVE another one. they are my pride and joy lol. 3. humidity high! which kind of moss is safe to use for one? 4. i live by the ocean. i went walking the other day and found an empty hermit crab shell, straight from the sea! if i boil and santitize it properly, should it be safe to use? 5. i have very picky crabs. i can never please them with the right foods. they won't take their calcium supplement, i even mixed it with peanut butter. (which they LOVE) and they still wouldn't take it. they are like children that won't take their medicine! i don't know how to give it to them. 6. shells. i can't find big enough shells for them. we don't have petco, and petsmart has large shells but alas, they are painted. is there a specific place you get yours? 7. they are still scared of everyone, will they just learn to be comfortable with me over time? or do i have to do something, like hold them once a day or something. it breaks my heart when they hide from me when I feed them. i see princess did not hide in her shell when you picked her up? anyways, i hate to bother you with so many questions, but i feel like i need to more to keep them in comfort. love your videos, and thanks for the help if you can!!! ❤️❤️
Jesslyn Carol ... Yes if you boil a shell it should kill the germs, I would use a heat pad on the back of the tank and it will not burn them, a hood light is good too use as well, 3 hermit crabs should be perfect in a 20 long :)
Also, they are timid by nature that's just how they are, except princess she is very used to me :) I get all my shells from hobby stores and Florida gift shops are best! Xoxo
Littlelotti's Hartland omg omg omg. i just looked at more hermie videos and this guy said half a gallon of space for 1 hermit crab??? he's kidding right??? those poor little babies!!!
Did I see you mist the tank after you cleaned it? I wasn't sure so thought I would ask. I have a humidifier that I put on when the humidity level gets low. Is it okay to do that instead of misting the tank? What do you recommend?
Misting the tank is actually bad for hermit crabs as the water will will collect at the bottom and risk flooding the tank and potentially killing any underground hermit crabs. A humidifier is great as long as the humidity is close to 80%!
Thank you so much for posting these videos even if they were a long time ago because I am deciding to get a pet hermit crab for Christmas and I wanna make sure that they live a very good life and a long life so thank you for posting all these videos about hermit crabs I’m writing these down and notebooks so I can get the right enclosure for my new hermit crab in December🙂
Sorry for the long comment lol...... What type of cleaner can I use to clean the tank that is safe? Also when boiling things for the crabs tank does the boiling water have to be dechlorinated as well or can regular tap water be used?? I have been using dechlorinated water but I was wondering that since the water is being boiled maybe regular tap water would be fine..? I am a new crab owner and have had our hermit crabs for about 4 months... we began with 7 (2 large ones and 5 small ones) but unfortunately 1 large crab and 1 very small crab passed away a month ago.. my mother bought them as a surprise for my 2 children which wasn't a great idea because of course I'm the one taking care of them.. she bought them from Petsmart completely unaware about the sad and horrible hermit crab trade... she spent almost $500 they gave her absolutely wrong information on how to care and provide for them.. One tank was a 10 gallon that had 4 very small hermit crabs .. The 2nd tank was a VERY VERY small octagon shaped tank possibly 3-5 gallons maybe even less and in that tiny tank there was 1 very small hermit crab and TWO BIG hermit crabs a little bit bigger than the size of a golf ball.. They were literally living on top of each other as well as more than half of the stuff she bought for them was not good for the crabs so I have been on a Non-Stop mission for these past few months to gather and teach myself as much as I can and also investing the money and time into them because even though personally I was never interested in them at the end of the day they are still a living creature and actually since havinf them I have become obsessed with learning about them, taking care of them and actually watching them interact inside the tank
Thank you for the video. My daughter wanted to get hermit crabs as a responsibility for my grandkids. Well, I ended up being the caretaker. We have 2 hermit crabs and a 10 gallon tank. How often do I need to change and clean their environment? The pet store said every week. Online says spot clean, as needed, about every month. What am I spot cleaning? All this is confusing.
Hey Harties you guys beg for more crab vids so I wanted to make a good one for you! Hope you enjoy!!! Xoxo 💗 🦀 🐚
Koala Kid 23 .. No, crabs are timid by nature, I don't handle or play with mine but princess isn't scared at all and the other 2 can be at times it just depends.
Littlelotti's Hartland nice video,but can you tell me what reptile should I get next,I already have hermit crabs but what over reptiles can a 12 year old kid had
Do you have to separate the hermit crabs because I herd when a hermit crab is molting they can eat each other.
Damian Rodriguez ... if they are used to each other and similar sizes then they can be together :)
Princess looks like shes going to molt soon shes a little pale
If anyone is looking for hermit crab shells I recommend Naples sea shell company!
Thx my crab hermen is in need of a shell!
Thanks! I'll check them out now. I'm looking for shells of various sizes right now. 😘😁
Thank you!!!
I have sand for my hermit crabs do I need something f else love. Also I have a couple of questions on some things bout my hermit crabs love
Thank you! My crab might need new shells!
I just rescued 3 from a party that abused them. I sooooooo appreciate having u post this to help me set up these new guys their forever home. I’m very nervous bc they went str8 down under the peat moss and refuse to come up all day. I just hope they r ok and will do my best to do good by them. I just wished I could’ve saved them all.....
I’m so glad that you rescued them :) how are they doing now?
I hope they turned out okay. What happened is called post pet store stress syndrome. They get very stressed for a while until they warm up to you. Sometimes they die in this process though.
I'm glad to see someone giving them the proper care for these little critters! This is one of the first hermit crab videos I've seen that the crabs don't have painted shells! BTW your AWESOME!!!
Gracie Davison thanks! :)
“Proper”😂
Gracie Davison when I got my hermit crabs i get the ones in the painted shells so I can switch them into no pained shells
@@keiralaurice3713 what's wrong with painted shells? Not defending them, just curious
Drunk Khajit the paint is toxic to them, so natural, unpolished shells are the safest and most comfortable option
I am so happy I found you!! I was looking for a first pet for my grandson. No hermit crabs for him... they are precious and delicate!!! He’s a nine year old boy... better get him a bear instead! Thanks honey❤️
It's sooo cool that there is a pet/animal Community on TH-cam. The only thing is that it's so small. But the only thing is that the animal channels don't get a lot of love 💕.
What breed of hamster would you recommend for a first time hamster owner ( I am trying to adopt). Also any tips / tricks .
Love ya and thx
Dinareese Villani ... I agree totally! But I'm grateful for the people who do watch! Xoxo Moo is a Campbells dwarf hybrid 💗 and I love her I love dwarfs but some prefer Syrians it's a preference really, but I love dwarfs 💗
The dust pan is a great idea for cleaning! Seems so much easier
When I was about 5 we got hermit crabs and now I realize we took horrible care of them 😢
Layne west that was me but with goldfish, I feel very guilty 😓
same here
*took
it's not your fault, you were misinformed
I've noticed this with every animal I owned as a kid(bird, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbit, etc) everything I did bordered on abuse
All that matters is that you don't repeat your mistakes
I had a one gallon tank full of goldfish and plecos (goldfish need 20+ gallons, plecos need 80+)
Now I make sure to rescue any that are being rehomed or ones that are sick at a store (my betta had finrot and was underweight when I got him)
I'm getting hermies for my birthday (which is tomorrow) and IM SO EXCITED!!!! I'm glad that I found you so I know that I'm doing the right thing
PastelPancakes You can get a Zoo meds 10 gallon starter tank kit , That is how I started out with my two hermit crabs and I have four hermit crabs now and they are going to be all to gather soon in a 25 gallon long tank. Always remember when you get hermit crabs you have to buy them in pairs.
WolvezFor Life why not zoomed
Hows your hermit crab now?
Lori, you take the best care of your crabs!!!! I love that you have done the research!!!
I have 4 hermit crabs I’ve had them for about 3 years and I’m going on vacation I usually have someone home to care for them but this time they have to come with me so any advice on what to do
i love your hermit crab vids! i have hermit crabs that I've had for a long long time only because of your videos because now i know how to properly care for them. although I wouldn't buy them again of course i'm glad that i can at least keep my old ones alive!
i also have that same spongebob house!🤣
I've had one of mine for two years thanks to Lori she's my favorite person on the planet
I have a question. How often should you completely clean and replace ecoearth? Also, how often should you boil/sanitize shells, bowls, and substrate?
Oh my goodness! Your hermit crab Princess reminds me so much of my hermit crab named Sushi! He ALWAYS tries to escape and crawls on everyone!
When should I change the tank cleaning and how I no it smells
Take a sniff in the tank or check for mold and even if you dont see mold and it doesn't smell bad you should at least change the substrate each once per month on average
I would also say to use a substrate mix of play sand which you can get at a local Lowe's for 4.20 and get something called compressed coconut fiber yo uh can get it at a local petsmart or petco your choice
Thanks for your amazing vids very informative. Wondering if you need a heat mat or lights for the tanks? Our tanks doesn't have either but wondered if I should?
Heat pad yes!
I bought my crabs before I knew all the abuse they endured and how gentle they are. I thought I was going to go to the mall and buy a plastic tank with a cool painted crab. We got the crabs before doing research and I just want to say thank you so much for all your information!!!! I legit want to get ahold of PETA and stop them from selling them as pets! I wish I could rescue them all!!!!
Last time I checked peta doesn’t support the crab trade, and I wouldn’t support peta at all, so much corruption and your local shelters could use your support more!
If my tank was big enough, they would all live in my tank. I have a 40 gallon breeder
Quick question, could u give me a list of things that I could use to decorate my 10 gallon tank? Thank you!
I have always wondered when I was little why mine die so fast. Now I know, and it’s so sad, I got new ones a little bit ago, and now I bought them a whole new set up, almost worth 100$ but it was worth it to help these little guys live there life to the fullest!
I seen my crab switch shells, it was pretty cool to watch. I won my crab at the fair then I bought the stuff for him and as soon as I put a new she'll in his habitat he switched.
Hey Lori! I just wanted to know how you’re crabs are so active!! My crabs stay in there hide and only come out to eat, drink, or soak and i have tons of stuff for them to climb on, i have them in a 10 gallon tank i know it’s small but i am getting an upgrade soon do you have any tips?
@Samantha's.Stringz thank goodness someone else with proper knowledge is in these comments. This video isn't bad but lacks certain crucial info.
How often can you can change the tank to make sure is clean and how will you tell if it is dirty or not
I rescued 2 crabs from a gift shop with had at least 13 dead crabs. There were only 2 left and one had a chipped leg. I bought them both and I've had them for 7 years now. There both very healthy and both have healthy legs!
Wait do you separate the other crabs from the one that's molting?
Hey Lori, do you use a heating pad on your tanks? I found with mine, i had to put one on each side to keep it at the right temp.
Hi Lori! How often do I change the 2 pools for them and also drinking water is that daily? Thank you!
Thank you for the video! How often do you change their bedding and their water?
How do you manage cleaning mites out when hermits are molting? One of my hermits have been molting for almost 2 months and I just seen mites in the tank. I need to clean it so they are eliminated.
how often do you replace the water in the water bowls?
should the freshwater dish be bigger then the salt? or vid versa
I have seen a video where someone suggested using a bottom heater. Do you suggest using those with hermit crabs?
I really like your crabs they are so cute. I have 4 crabs so I hope all of your crabs live a long and healthy crabby life
do you have one water bowl for them to drink and one for them to bath in or?
Where do you get your shells from? I'm having a really hard time trying to find the right size shells. And my crabs are looking like they need a new shell. I have some shells in there but there not the best.
Do you use any heating for your crabs?
Where did you get your water and food dishes for your crabs?
Hey I have a question are you supposed to move or quarantine a molting crab please reply
What type of lid would I need for the 10-gallon tank I have? and where can I get one?
What do you use to clean the glass of the habitat? Thanks for the videos!
I’m a newbie to hermit crabs. Do we need to boil the greenery every time we clean the tank. We have 2 crabs 🦀 & mine seems really aggressive we are about ready to switch to a 20 gallon. Any help you can give I would really appreciate it. Thank you
I have 3 crabs and I can't find any turbo shells big enough for them anywhere. Where did you get your shells?
i was about to adopt some hermit crabs and i have all the proper tank setup and all that but the one thing i haven’t seen or noticed is the saltwater, do they need one dish of salt water and one of de chlorinated?
hi! i bought that substrate but the dirt seems so loose that the crabs seem to have a hard time walking across it, am i supposed to wet it?
Does it matter what shells i get? If i get some different shapes of shells will my hermit crabs still go into them?
What do you use to sanitize the tank?
Are your crabs small for their age? I'm assuming the biggest one is 9 yrs old. Does she not molt very often or was she just super tiny when you got her?
also how do I tell my parents that my crab's home needs more bedding, it's hard for him to burrow and dig and they say he's fine but I don't think he is.
Where did you get your water dishes?
I’m right now doing lots of research on these crabs. If I may ask, what did you use to clean the sides of the tank? Where they just cleaning wipes?
Thank you, what food are bad from zoo meds?
I have a slight problem...
I have a fifteen gallon tank. The substrate is slanted from 6 inches to 3.5 inches. My crab just went too molt in the 3inch end!! Her shell is around 1 inch. Will she be ok?
Must i buy new substrate everytime i clean?
Q: I rescued a hermit crab. He has painted shell, and his shell looks so small. I put some extra shell in the tank. I hope he change it soon. Once I put them in the tank, when or how often should l clean these extra shells?
what kind of water do you use to spray the tank??
If your crab is molting and you have to move them (emergency situations, moving houses and the lease is up ect...), what do you suggest doing?
Another question if you have a porcelain feeder bowl there if it has parts of it chipped out of it is the feeder Bowl still safe to use
Doctor Death. ... I would just get a new one.
Ok thank you
Can i create a little beach for my hermit crab? is it recommended? because i heard that the sand get wet and stuck on their body leading them unable to change shell and die.. please help
Do hermit crabs need a sponge for water
what kind of logs are those ones with the holes in it?
I have a question how do you know that a crab is molting when their in the substrate
Do you need to boil the shells
So is the paint still toxic to the crab if it’s made from clay and water
Hey I love your channel it’s very informative. My son is going to PreK and in his class his teacher has hermit crabs. They are in a critter carrier and no substrate just gravel and no heat source. I don’t know how to confront her about the little guys.
We're you able to approach the teacher tactfully?
Can you use a zero water or brita water filter for dechlorinated water?
Sabrina Wang no.
I'm definitely encouraged to go out and get hermit crabs. Will be "rescuing" some from Petco this weekend
I have to ask you Lori where did you get your tree at for the hermit crabs because I've been looking and cannot find any and also where did you get the climbing accessories that have the leaves on them
What did you use for substrate on the left lower side by the water food dishes? BesidesEE
I have a few questions! It didn't show it here, so do you have to make the substrate moist and wet when you put it in the tank? And where are your gauges?
I had given my hermit crabs a 20 gallon I have done everything that I can possibly do to make sure I have given them a safe environment. Sadly one of my hermit crabs died I had rescued had only about 4 months and he was a baby. I thought they were doing well. I love your vids and follow all your tips and should I get a new tank? I cleaned it but I'm afraid that it might not be safe and how do you get rid of the smell I have tried everything but it is only un noticeable if I have like 4 candles
For salt water can I use actual ocean water??
Hi Lori, love 💕your channel. I'd like to know where you got your green (inside) food and water bowl. They look perfect. I'm having a love / hate relationship with all of the ones I've purchased and tend to find in the stores.😖
what food did u give them? i am looking for some good food to give mine
Right now I own three hermies in a ten gallon(they are about to go into a 40 gallon also xXxSuziexXx u can feed ur crabs green beans boiled unseasoned beans of any variety and eggs plus the eggshells apples apricot fruit only coconut corn on the cob unseasoned spinach celery mango peach pineapple carrots boiled chicken and lettuce is what I feed my crabs you should provide them a mixed diet of vegetables meat and fruit and eggshells and corn on the cob for calcium hope this helps.
Can the used and dirty substrate be used in my planting? Some ask for coconut fiber and dirt. I am using new coconut fiber at the moment.
If the plant can use it I'd assume it's fine since the crabs would just put waste in it
where do you get your shells?
Amber Fortner ... hobby stores and beach gift shops
+Littlelotti's Hartland thx
Amber Fortner Walmart had a big bag of shells in the craft section
That was going to be my question thanks!
How often should you clean the tank?
The hermit crab I got is currently in a painted shell (didn't plan on getting him but he was in such a bad situation and someone was selling him and saying they didn't care who he went to and I felt bad), is he okay until next shell change?
How long do you boil the climbing Driftwood sticks for because I did mine for about a half an hour and I know they expand it but that's okay it's something so they can climb on but they can't get stuck in it because it didn't expand that far I did that months ago and how often will I need to boil that and I also have a part I called a quarter pipe of wood that they climb on do I need to boil that big piece of wood that they climb on in tunnel underneath or do I need to slightly bake it
Doctor Death. ... I mention boil times in the video :) but just a few seconds
hi i was wondering where do you get their shells from
How often do you clean a tank? I know it depends on how many crabs you have and other variables, but if you were to guess?
She said every two to three months 😊
One question. How often do hermit crabs molt
do you just wipe down the cage with water?
I have 3 hermit crabs as well. Some of my hermit crabs stay buried for either a month or a few weeks. Does this mean they are molting?
Can I use soap? And if I can which type?
My hermit crab came with the painted shell from Petco and I put many natural turbo shells as you recommended, but he isn't moving to the non-painted one. Is there any way I can encourage him to move? I really hate seeing him in the painted shell.
They tend to take their time when it comes to moving shells. Make sure you have the right shell for your hermit crab. Check out hermitcrabassociation.com for detailed info on this.
hello!! i recently got hermit crabs, and while i was on edge about getting them from petsmart, i would like to report they seem very happy and healthy in their new home. humidity and temp is great currently, but i do have a few concerns/questions.
1. i live in canada, and it gets quite cold here in the winter. it is starting to get cold again. sometimes their heat either is just under the minimum, or just barely gets by. any suggestions? i use a hood light, but im worried a heating mat will burn them if they get too close..
2. i recently got a second hand "10" gallon aquarium. i cleaned it one afternoon, and after further inspection and measuring, i found out it was a 20 gallon show. i have two hermies. do i have room for another?? i would LOVE another one. they are my pride and joy lol.
3. humidity high! which kind of moss is safe to use for one?
4. i live by the ocean. i went walking the other day and found an empty hermit crab shell, straight from the sea! if i boil and santitize it properly, should it be safe to use?
5. i have very picky crabs. i can never please them with the right foods. they won't take their calcium supplement, i even mixed it with peanut butter. (which they LOVE) and they still wouldn't take it. they are like children that won't take their medicine! i don't know how to give it to them.
6. shells. i can't find big enough shells for them. we don't have petco, and petsmart has large shells but alas, they are painted. is there a specific place you get yours?
7. they are still scared of everyone, will they just learn to be comfortable with me over time? or do i have to do something, like hold them once a day or something. it breaks my heart when they hide from me when I feed them. i see princess did not hide in her shell when you picked her up?
anyways, i hate to bother you with so many questions, but i feel like i need to more to keep them in comfort. love your videos, and thanks for the help if you can!!! ❤️❤️
Jesslyn Carol ... Yes if you boil a shell it should kill the germs, I would use a heat pad on the back of the tank and it will not burn them, a hood light is good too use as well, 3 hermit crabs should be perfect in a 20 long :)
Also, they are timid by nature that's just how they are, except princess she is very used to me :) I get all my shells from hobby stores and Florida gift shops are best! Xoxo
Littlelotti's Hartland omg omg omg. i just looked at more hermie videos and this guy said half a gallon of space for 1 hermit crab??? he's kidding right??? those poor little babies!!!
Very interesting! I'll never have hermit crabs, but, I have to admit, they are kinda cute! Yours look very healthy and well cared for ^_^
missykim ... thank you! Xoxo
Can sand be in their tank like fresh sand? From the beach?
Could you have a to big of a tank for a hermit crab. I have a 40 gallon and I'm not sure if that is to big
Did I see you mist the tank after you cleaned it? I wasn't sure so thought I would ask. I have a humidifier that I put on when the humidity level gets low. Is it okay to do that instead of misting the tank? What do you recommend?
Misting the tank is actually bad for hermit crabs as the water will will collect at the bottom and risk flooding the tank and potentially killing any underground hermit crabs. A humidifier is great as long as the humidity is close to 80%!
My hermit crab just lost a claw can you tell ,e why he did that? And I just wanted to ask what I should do
Thank you so much for posting these videos even if they were a long time ago because I am deciding to get a pet hermit crab for Christmas and I wanna make sure that they live a very good life and a long life so thank you for posting all these videos about hermit crabs I’m writing these down and notebooks so I can get the right enclosure for my new hermit crab in December🙂
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Sorry for the long comment lol...... What type of cleaner can I use to clean the tank that is safe? Also when boiling things for the crabs tank does the boiling water have to be dechlorinated as well or can regular tap water be used?? I have been using dechlorinated water but I was wondering that since the water is being boiled maybe regular tap water would be fine..? I am a new crab owner and have had our hermit crabs for about 4 months... we began with 7 (2 large ones and 5 small ones) but unfortunately 1 large crab and 1 very small crab passed away a month ago.. my mother bought them as a surprise for my 2 children which wasn't a great idea because of course I'm the one taking care of them.. she bought them from Petsmart completely unaware about the sad and horrible hermit crab trade... she spent almost $500 they gave her absolutely wrong information on how to care and provide for them.. One tank was a 10 gallon that had 4 very small hermit crabs .. The 2nd tank was a VERY VERY small octagon shaped tank possibly 3-5 gallons maybe even less and in that tiny tank there was 1 very small hermit crab and TWO BIG hermit crabs a little bit bigger than the size of a golf ball.. They were literally living on top of each other as well as more than half of the stuff she bought for them was not good for the crabs so I have been on a Non-Stop mission for these past few months to gather and teach myself as much as I can and also investing the money and time into them because even though personally I was never interested in them at the end of the day they are still a living creature and actually since havinf them I have become obsessed with learning about them, taking care of them and actually watching them interact inside the tank
I have hermit shells but they are painted what should I do?
thanks for a helpful video! I’m getting my crabs next week, my rescue babies ❤️
Thank you for the video. My daughter wanted to get hermit crabs as a responsibility for my grandkids. Well, I ended up being the caretaker. We have 2 hermit crabs and a 10 gallon tank. How often do I need to change and clean their environment? The pet store said every week. Online says spot clean, as needed, about every month. What am I spot cleaning? All this is confusing.
i have crabs and i absolutely love ur channel!!!!!! keep being awesome!!!!
What type of light do you use for hermit crab
Vega Ridwan I show it in my reptile haul video :)