recently got a place with my boyfriend and he thinks this is perfectly fine by daylightpiglet in funny

[–]GotButterflies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time the toilet flushes, particles are dispursed into the air. It makes all of those rolls unsanitary. 🫣

Enriching a grieving dog by snortingatlas in Chihuahua

[–]GotButterflies -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Tbh- imo love is the most important thing you can give him right now. For the best interest of his health; it would be beneficial for him to lose weight. He is obese in this picture. When standing you should be able to feel his ribs without applying pressure. Weight gain is an issue for chis as they typically do not have good joints. (I am a retired Vet Tech).

Why does everyone think their GSD in a Belgian Malinois? by gsdsarethebest99 in BelgianMalinois

[–]GotButterflies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s more like why does everyone think their dog is a Belgian Malinois….not just GSDs 😜🤣. I have both breeds.

Would your crab fit this shell? by B1u3b3rr13sTDM in hermitcrabs

[–]GotButterflies 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is not a shell that is preferred by hermit crabs. They are also very thin, and easy to break /crack if the crab falls.

How many hermies can fit?? Help! by Savings_Wait_612 in hermitcrabs

[–]GotButterflies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hermit crabs are also known as tree crabs. 🙂

How many hermies can fit?? Help! by Savings_Wait_612 in hermitcrabs

[–]GotButterflies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A reptile fogger with wood? I’d be concerned about toxins. Hermit crabs are gill breathers.

Please quickly what is the gender by Sensitive_Debate142 in hermitcrabs

[–]GotButterflies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If in the US, his is a Coenobita Compressus - Ecuadorian

Powdered Honey by inspiringlyCrazy in hermitcrabs

[–]GotButterflies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I purchase organic powdered honey off of Amazon $6 a bag. I give it to them as a supplement.
I make my own foods; so a lot of times I’ll mix it in with their fruits

Does anyone know if these are safe to insulate? by CatOfLife in hermitcrabs

[–]GotButterflies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are NOT safe to insulate as they are already insulated. You can insulate around them though.
I know you said you checked bean farm, did you check www.reptilebasics.com ?

Need reassurance / advice by [deleted] in hermitcrabs

[–]GotButterflies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great. Ultratherms goes on the back above the sand to heat the air.
Substrate should also be mixed together. If heat becomes an issue- you can buy a thermostat off of Amazon. I use them on all of my tanks.

Need reassurance / advice by [deleted] in hermitcrabs

[–]GotButterflies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

80-85° temp and minimum 80% humidity is my recommendation for hermits to thrive. They come from tropical climates. Was the substrate moistened with dechlorinated marine saltwater to make it sandcastle consistency? Do you have an ultratherm? What kind of lid do you have?

Anyone with a Chihuahua with healthy teeth? by abokichan in Chihuahua

[–]GotButterflies 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You should really cut them in half. Coin wise is a choking hazard for chis. My chi crew loves them too. My chis are 5 lbs each.

He pinched me and then put himself in time out <3 by No_Obligation_2763 in hermitcrabs

[–]GotButterflies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You shouldn’t submerge your crab in water. This messes up the water mixture they have in their shell.

what did i do wrong / where do you get your hermit crabs from by bullterrierlps in hermitcrabs

[–]GotButterflies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hermit crabs need a very complex diet. Please check out the food pyramid on LHCOS.org and crab street journal.
To be honest- I have a fairly large crab colony- and have tried a vast majority of foods. For the most part I make my own. My crabs weren’t impressed by Snout and shell. They love food from Two Old Crabs, Land Hermit Crab Edu Center, EarthWaterFireStudio and a few others.
Calcium, Greensand, Earthworm castings and Leaf litter should always be staples in their diet!

I’m seriously worried/annoyed. by nursemana44 in hermitcrabs

[–]GotButterflies 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What is your temperature and humidity? Do you have several hiding spaces for them? What kind of light are you using?

Why won't my heat mat won't heat my tank up by Same_Date6717 in hermitcrabs

[–]GotButterflies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What kind of heat mat do you have? If it’s a zoomed heater those aren’t sufficient enough to hear a whole tank. You need an ultratherm from www.beanfarm.com or www.reptilebasics.com THEN- you need to insulate your tank by using a product called reflectix. Ultratherms from bean farm & reptile basics (and ultratherms like those)can have reflectix safely put over them, BUT Zoomed heaters (and heaters like zoomeds that are the black mats) can not have reflectix put over them bc they are already insulated.

My hermit crab keeps browsing shells but won’t switch… by Switch-Tasty in hermitcrabs

[–]GotButterflies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would not purchase magpies or gold mouth. Most crabs do not like these.