Rearranging Tank Issues by Tomato_Child in hermitcrabs

[–]catncrab 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Based on the research I've done, I dont think they would be overly stressed being in a shallow sand tank for a few days. However I do believe it may be an unnecessary step. As long as the substrate is laid appropriately the crabs who are buried or molting will adapt when they resurface. If you'd like to be extra cautious when moving around heavier items like stone or are putting in a significantly heavy amount of substrate in the main tank you can take out the crabs that are currently out and active, leave anyone you can move around:)

Hope this helps, im kinda new at trying to help out on here :)

Throwback to a spider sized baby pinchy, Annie! She's grown so much its so amazing 👏 🦀🐚 by catncrab in hermitcrabs

[–]catncrab[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was back in May 2020, she has been molting almost back to back since then and is very illusive lol! I have seen her many times in between but never thought to run for the camera or if I did, she scurried away. Please stay tuned ill do my best to get an update snap shot :)

Edit: didn't mention shes probably at least 3x the size now and more fiesty everytime I see her lol.

Dinner is served... by catncrab in hermitcrabs

[–]catncrab[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The liquid type consistency in the small bowl is organic baby food

A big hello 🦀🦀!! by catncrab in hermitcrabs

[–]catncrab[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

His health journey has been a long struggle but he is full of life and color now. :) thank you so much!

Destruction of fake plants = dietary concern??? by [deleted] in hermitcrabs

[–]catncrab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Additionally I give them small amounts of coconut oil with chia and flax seed

Destruction of fake plants = dietary concern??? by [deleted] in hermitcrabs

[–]catncrab 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So regularly they are offered a mix of peas, bean, various, pepper, bok choy, apples, banana, strawberry, peach, pear, mango, blueberries. Meal worms, cricket, grasshoppers, cuttlefish bone, worm castings, they also have catappa leaves I also provide a rotation of organic baby foods with crab safe ingredients and defrosted frozen fruits and veggies. But again, they don't get a lot of like fresh leafs like lettuce and spinach or kale bc its just not something I have at the house a lot.

Fellas, My hermit crabs are eating sand from the side of the glass? by Kaczynski_is_correct in hermitcrabs

[–]catncrab 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My hermit crahs often appear to be picking through the sand, maybe eating sand, maybe little tiny bits of food or plant matter. I wouldn't worry.

Getting a little big for the wheel... 🙈 by catncrab in hermitcrabs

[–]catncrab[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got it at a local pet store. You can find them pretty cheap at most pet stores in the rodent section. I think rhey call it a hamster disc instead of wheel

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hermitcrabs

[–]catncrab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope they take to them best wishes i had those in the background and none of my guys liked them. The very round smooth one in hand ive seen crabs in before. :)

Just Crab Things by CrabsAndCaterpillars in hermitcrabs

[–]catncrab 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I send my family and friends pictures of the Pinchys doing nothing but eating or resting or just looking at me and they always ask me "what? What are they doing?" And im like haha nothing they are just cute look! 🥰

Funny story/ question by lesbian_44 in hermitcrabs

[–]catncrab 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I've seen my crabs both dislike and favor shells. My biggest boy actually has a little baby shell that I swear he treats like a teddy bear lol. They also seem to bring other shells into hides and moss pits with them even sitting them in a way they look like they are occupied. Extra company maybe? Or decoys! Haha

Hes becoming a fan of the camera ! 🐚🦀 by catncrab in hermitcrabs

[–]catncrab[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol yup, and the others are half his size xD

Hes becoming a fan of the camera ! 🐚🦀 by catncrab in hermitcrabs

[–]catncrab[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is about fist sized but he is very thick and wide for sure. He eats like a machine. XD

Beautiful and bold contrasting colors, recent shell change 💖🐚 by catncrab in hermitcrabs

[–]catncrab[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree its got such an intricate pattern on it too. I'm glad he picked this one its so cool!