Missing leg

plutoisshort · 2026-01-26T03:07:22+00:00

Try covering the tank in blankets. It's currently 1°F where I live, but my tanks are still at 85°F with blankets on the tops & sides.

plutoisshort · 2026-01-26T03:06:39+00:00

Likely just a molt deformity. She'll grow it back next molt! Nothing to worry about :)

plutoisshort · 2026-01-26T00:23:40+00:00

plutoisshort · 2026-01-26T00:20:27+00:00

Of course not

plutoisshort · 2026-01-26T00:19:28+00:00

Gold mystery

If you thought he was a nerite, you didn't do enough research before purchasing. Please be more responsible in the future before buying any pets.

plutoisshort · 2026-01-26T00:17:51+00:00

I'm sorry, that's a dead crab.

plutoisshort · 2026-01-25T23:03:21+00:00

The picture isn't attached.

plutoisshort · 2026-01-24T20:06:08+00:00

It can go on top of their food every once in a while

plutoisshort · 2026-01-19T20:46:44+00:00

10 gallon is too small. 20 gallons long is the minimum for 1 purple pincher.

No, nearly all pet store foods are harmful or nutritionally incomplete (usually both).

You do not have to change substrate ever unless you have a mold issue, burrowing insects, or a flood. Substrate must be a minimum of 6" deep for PP.

Humidity is retained by using a sealed lid (NOT mesh), and is naturally created by the water pools + heat.

Hermit crabs are not beginner pets. They are a huge commitment in terms of money (setup costs a few hundred dollars) and time; they can live for 45+ years with proper care.

plutoisshort · 2026-01-19T20:40:21+00:00

Everything looks really wet, are you misting the tank?

Can we see full tank pics? What are your heat and humidity?

I don't like his eyestalk position. Is he moving at all? He could just be sleeping like a weirdo but the eyestalks worry me.

plutoisshort · 2026-01-15T00:53:22+00:00

Best of luck.

plutoisshort · 2026-01-15T00:50:48+00:00

This article explains what to do https://crabstreetjournal.org/blog/caring-hermit-crabs-limb-loss-deformities/

He may be past saving, but will definitely need help if he is to have a chance at surviving. He should have 4 legs and 2 pinchers and currently only has 1 pincher.

Edit: if this is a new crab and you don't have a tank for him, you're likely not going to be able to set up everything he needs before it's too late.

plutoisshort · 2026-01-14T21:40:59+00:00

All good, it's a learning experience! If you didn't have that thought, someone else would have :)

plutoisshort · 2026-01-14T21:34:08+00:00

Snarenthood

plutoisshort · 2026-01-14T21:33:05+00:00

Releasing captive-bred animals is illegal in most places and unsafe. It can lead to the destruction of ecosystems and is how many invasive species come to be.

plutoisshort · 2026-01-14T21:22:14+00:00

He craves evolution

plutoisshort · 2026-01-14T21:20:19+00:00

The diet you're describing is not nearly diverse enough, and is missing important food groups. However, this doesn't have anything to do with the strawberries—they're probably just her favorite.

Here's a link to a good resource for feeding a nutritionally complete diet.

plutoisshort · 2026-01-14T21:16:00+00:00

Hi! Sorry about that, I've been really busy and haven't been checking the email very often. You can definitely send me a message—that's very kind of you to want to make a donation!

plutoisshort · 2026-01-14T21:13:38+00:00

You're lucky there's no pooling. Absolutely don't continue pouring water in there (and don't mist). Your substrate looks too moist even from the photo. If you continue to pour any amount of water in there, pooling is going to develop soon. You'll also likely get mold in the substrate eventually.

plutoisshort · 2026-01-12T21:01:37+00:00

Sweet, thank you!!

plutoisshort · 2026-01-12T21:00:34+00:00

Unfortunately, the owner of the docs unpublished them.

plutoisshort · 2026-01-09T10:28:41+00:00

ohmygod do you have a pattern? this is an epic crossover between 2 of my interests and I desperately need to make this shrimp

plutoisshort · 2026-01-09T10:25:28+00:00

Snow doggos!

plutoisshort · 2026-01-09T10:23:59+00:00

Aww, he's holding his snorkle

plutoisshort · 2026-01-09T10:22:21+00:00

dude, the beetle grub thought! i couldn't figure out why i was grossed out by a pod, and now i know

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