@Jillylicous to climb on. u need hiding places for them to hide in. u can buy coconut houses. or even make them ur self which is optionial, but better. u need extra shells for them to move into. they molt. also u need a humidity chage and the thernomiter to 70 degrees or 75. u need a spray bottle to spray the tank for moistier.
@Jillylicous they drink fresh water not tap water from the sink they have chemicals in it. hermit crabs need 2 water dishes 1 fresh water dish with a sponge to suck out of. 1 salt water dish u can buy a hermit crab salt water conditioner . u need 1 food dish they mainly love fruits and veggys and viariety bites. a 10 gallon tank is a good start with 2 hermit crabs or 3. dont use gravel for subrate. u can use sand or coconut fiber. it should be 4 or 3 inches deep. u need climbing toys.....
i gotta question.i have 4 hermet crabs.one always comes out at night but the other three just go underground nd sit there d never come out until itake them out are they like ok or annything?.and also is there anyway to keep the water in the tank.cause i literally have to fill there water every two days and it kan kinda get annoying.plzz help me
QUESTION: I just got my hermit crabs about a week ago, I got the Calci-sand stuff they sold at the pet store. is it better to use that or better to use real sand like you have? Thanks for your videos
@pinksparkleglamme Hermit crabs are actually very social and live in huge groups, sometimes with more than a hundred crabs together. Given the choice, they prefer have more crab friends than more space per crab as long as their space needs are met.
/watch?v=Q7bp_FJ__jo&feature=related That is the cruelest hermit crab video I have seen. Help tell people about how bad it is and how they shouldn't ever buy that kind of kit. Please people, it's animal cruelity! :(
im really frustrated. i went to 3 petstores today. one (petsmart surprisingly) didn't have any. and then another one, im pretty sure they were all dead. it was a dinky little pet store. and then petco had all painted shells. i thought maybe i could just get them and then they'd change shells later but the store didn't have shells either
@ForeverLivesNirvana I bought most of mine from Petco, in my general area they have both painted shell crabs and the regular kind. Surprisingly the painted shell crabs costed more by a dollar lol.
yeah i saw "fancy" shells and I was confused because they didn't look like a special breed or anything. then i realized they were painted and that's why they were fancy. all to make more money probably
its an aquarium not a terrarium just saying :p its not because there is no water in it thats it turns in to a terrarium a terrarium has ventilation holes on the bottem and on the celing for the rest good job on your crabitat
Hi, where did you buy your hermit crabs?? How are they so active? lol mine in the daytime are neverrr out even at night they are not super active(they are out though). I have 5 and I got them from petsmart. They come out when I hold them but how are yours so active?? I am getting one more today. Any tips?
Hermie heaven, nice work, but, put an undied sea sponge in the water to humidify the tank, also try coconut, they love that. I am amazed at how many extra shells you have, very good, your hermies look healthy, how old?
I just got one and i was reading up on them. I took mine out and he looks okay but his tiny claw is missing the top part. it does not look like it fell off. It looks like it was "torn/crushed off" Though im not sure if it did indeed fell off since its new and it was not like that before. Since it no long has the function of the small claw, will it die?
They chirp some times when they breed.Or for no reason.My six hermit crabs are all digging. From largest to smallest,Larry,Hermie,Gary,Twinkle,Sarge,Supercrab.
i think my hermit crab had babies because very small thigns like almost impossible to msee were coming out of them when i gave them a quick water bath than my mom got rid of them because she didnt know what they were I think the ehrmit crabs were cool but whatevs im trying to think of a new pet my mom would let me keep besides fish
i love hermit crabs and i love your videos they are great. Also you terrarium is very very nice i have a 20gal tank but it is not as nice as yours. Hope the hermit crabs are doing good.
My sister visited Virginia beach a few days ago and bought me a hermit crab. Just one though. Should i get s/he a friend? Or will s/he be okay on its own?
Nice Terrarium! I had 4 out of 5 crabs die in the past 6 years. One's still alive at least. I bought another one recently. This video will definitely help me out a lot.
what type of hermit crabs do you have in our terrarium? i am thinking about buying one from a store. but i don't know witch type is the best! what is your point of view.
I absolutely love your terrarium it looks awesome!! I dont have a hermit crab yet but hopefully ill b able 2 get a couple even though my dad said i couldnt. I hope my terrarium looks just like yours :)
The sponges are for allowing water to evaporate easier, providing the humidity needed for crabs to breathe properly. The humidity should be between 70% and 90%. The sponge has more surface area, soaking up the water and acts like a natural humidifier for the tank.
@osiris9510 sponges are not needed, you keep substrate moist that keeps humidity, sponge harbors bacteria, just like using one to clean your counters over & over they get nasty & make you sick. landhermitcrabscom is free to join!
if you mean play sand yes but you should first use a magnet or some thing metal to attract and remove some metal peices just incase it has metal in it, then you should bake it at 300 degrees for 15 minutes i believe to kill germs
i love your cage but i have a question all my hermit crab died yesterday and its bg claw fell out and all of them have been burying themselves since i got my new one should i be concerned
Great video, cute hermies! But shouldn't your substrate be deeper? It should be at least twice the size of the biggest crab. Also, the water dishes ought to be deep enough for them to completely submerge in it. But you know a lot more than most other crab keepers, great job! Your crabitat looks great.
Nice video!I got a small hermit crab and a little bigger. older hermit crab yesterday and i put them in a 30 X 30 X 45 cm tank and the older one does not really come out his shell much.I have shell grit that ok?I have drift wood, will they eat it?do they need a sponge?i live in australia and it does not get that cold here. Where do u get the sponges?where did you get hermit hut from? if you made it how did you? sorry for all the questions but it would be great if you reply.CRAB POWER!
It's not really certain when they do chirp. I've heard mine chirp a few times, but very rarely. Some think that they chirp when they feel in danger, others feel they chirp when the environment and conditions are just right and they feel at home. There is no real evidence. But I have only heard them maybe 2 times in 4 years.
im a hermit crab begginer i haved 2 hermit crabs but last week 1 died because my hermit crab shelly killed my other hermit crab nemo so i was wondering if you could give me some tips on carring for them i got antother one today named aqua
when do they molt because they said that when a hermit crab molt do i have to separate the crabs. and because i brought him from the pet store and they hate hermit crab pellets from the pet store so do you feed your crab peanut butter becuse they love peanut butter and i am mot going to feed them that anymore because it contains chemicails in it so i'm going to start feeding them healthy food so can they eat organic or from the supermarket
Oh yeah- and yes, you should seperate them when you notice their claws or pinchers looking kinda cloudy. Get one of those small plastic terrariums (about 12" long) with dirt filled at least half full. (or sand)I just put water in there. when they molt they will eat thier exoskeleton, so put that in there with them. (They should have any other food in there, as thier exo will provide all thier nutrients..they do this in the wild..)
i am waiting for queen my biggiest crab to change shells but it is a painted shell but i have a lot of natraul shells because painted shells are not good for them so i am just wating for him to change shellsa
They can change shells anytime they like. Sometimes they just like trying new ones on. Other times, they change them when they outgrow thier current shell, or sometimes when thier other shell isn't comfortable. I've noticed mine sarting changing shells right before they molt. Remember to always leave extra shells in there for them. Some a little bigger or even some that look too big. I have a crab who always picks HUGE shells..go figure. you never know what they like!
surprisingly enough- I think the best place to find items for your crab tanks is in the Fish/Aquarium isle or even the reptile isle in the pet store. I usually go to PetSmart or Petco. If you don't have those in your area I'd go to thier websites! :)
um please answer this question. where id you get that huge tree in the middle of your tank? i wass looking for something like that but i dont know where to find one.
I love your videos (I have 5 hermit crabs :D). I have a question - do they like the sand to be wet? Reason I ask is I have always had dry sand in the tank but one day I spilt their water dish and it soaked the sand and they seemed to like the wet sand better. Should I always have the sand wet or should the sand be dry?
I always find that they seem to like the sand a little bit moist. I think it is better for them to dig and burrow in than dry sand. ie: My crabbies always make a tunnel or cave that they can hide in in the sand- they couldn't do that without it being damp. Just mist the sand at least once a day and it should stay perfect.
Not neccesarily. If you think about it, do they use one on the wild? Certainly not. My crabs have never had a problem getting thier water out of the bowl. I always say, if you have small crabbies that might drown in the dish, then use one. Otherwise, there is no point in having one in there unless you are preventing drowning or need to add more moisture into the terrarium. (Since they don't drink from a spong in the wild- there is no need..)
i like this vid cuz it shows really good care and love for your hermit crabs i just got one and i am trying very hard to make him happy this vid helped me thanks :)
Yeah that's what I was thinking too, when I bought all 6 of mine, hehe. That they live up to 30 years, aren't very dirty or hard to take care of. Non allergenic, and how many apartments will say "no pet hermit crabs"? It's usually cats or dogs you aren't allowed.
LOL- that sounds more like a personal question. :)
Anyways, I've had Hermit Crabs for the past 3 years now. They have actually been the most interesting pet I've ever had. I've had cats, dogs, cocatiels, Iguanas, cameleons, hamsters..you name it..I had it as a pet growing up!)
They are the only pet I am not allergic to, so they will be spoiled! :)I can only hope that those that see my set up will follow my lead and spoil thier crabbies as well! Thanks for visiting and subscribing!
how are your hermit crabs now ^^?
luckyinsaint 3 weeks ago in playlist More videos from kyauch
cool terrarium. how many crabs you have? and how much money iscoconut bedding? and howmuch comes in it?
chewy89422 3 months ago
@Jillylicous to climb on. u need hiding places for them to hide in. u can buy coconut houses. or even make them ur self which is optionial, but better. u need extra shells for them to move into. they molt. also u need a humidity chage and the thernomiter to 70 degrees or 75. u need a spray bottle to spray the tank for moistier.
Reck0813 6 months ago
@Jillylicous they drink fresh water not tap water from the sink they have chemicals in it. hermit crabs need 2 water dishes 1 fresh water dish with a sponge to suck out of. 1 salt water dish u can buy a hermit crab salt water conditioner . u need 1 food dish they mainly love fruits and veggys and viariety bites. a 10 gallon tank is a good start with 2 hermit crabs or 3. dont use gravel for subrate. u can use sand or coconut fiber. it should be 4 or 3 inches deep. u need climbing toys.....
Reck0813 6 months ago
i gotta question.i have 4 hermet crabs.one always comes out at night but the other three just go underground nd sit there d never come out until itake them out are they like ok or annything?.and also is there anyway to keep the water in the tank.cause i literally have to fill there water every two days and it kan kinda get annoying.plzz help me
AwesomeXGuy5 6 months ago
nice tank did you knoe that hermit crabs dont change shells in soil only sand
silvanosanchezify 7 months ago
I really like your tank! George is my favorite :)
beardeddragonlove 7 months ago
My hermit crab is really active it always sleeps in corners
MandieRAWR 8 months ago
my hermit crab murdered my other crab
WelcomeViolet 8 months ago
Every one look at my video called hermit crabs on my channel Angor31698754
Angor31698754 10 months ago
pleaseeeeeeee tell me what gallon tank that is.
coolmoon51 11 months ago
QUESTION: I just got my hermit crabs about a week ago, I got the Calci-sand stuff they sold at the pet store. is it better to use that or better to use real sand like you have? Thanks for your videos
Tuesdays86 1 year ago
@Tuesdays86 its better to use playsand, its way cheaper because its around four dollars for a VERY large bag, one bag lasted me for a year
1995poohbearful2014 11 months ago
good thing that one got out of his painted shell
JandoBawin 1 year ago
@pinksparkleglamme Hermit crabs are actually very social and live in huge groups, sometimes with more than a hundred crabs together. Given the choice, they prefer have more crab friends than more space per crab as long as their space needs are met.
happyskywalker 1 year ago
How can you tell the gender
megastagbeetle 1 year ago
How can you tw
megastagbeetle 1 year ago
/watch?v=Q7bp_FJ__jo&feature=related That is the cruelest hermit crab video I have seen. Help tell people about how bad it is and how they shouldn't ever buy that kind of kit. Please people, it's animal cruelity! :(
HermitCrabCare1 1 year ago
It's a waste of time to separate the mulch from the sand because they mix all back together right away.
jukiefrog 1 year ago
wow its so big
MillionWays2Go 1 year ago
im really frustrated. i went to 3 petstores today. one (petsmart surprisingly) didn't have any. and then another one, im pretty sure they were all dead. it was a dinky little pet store. and then petco had all painted shells. i thought maybe i could just get them and then they'd change shells later but the store didn't have shells either
ForeverLivesNirvana 1 year ago
@ForeverLivesNirvana I bought most of mine from Petco, in my general area they have both painted shell crabs and the regular kind. Surprisingly the painted shell crabs costed more by a dollar lol.
mshobohorse 1 year ago
@mshobohorse
yeah i saw "fancy" shells and I was confused because they didn't look like a special breed or anything. then i realized they were painted and that's why they were fancy. all to make more money probably
ForeverLivesNirvana 1 year ago
its an aquarium not a terrarium just saying :p its not because there is no water in it thats it turns in to a terrarium a terrarium has ventilation holes on the bottem and on the celing for the rest good job on your crabitat
ohyourgoingdown 1 year ago
nice tank, It game me cool ideas for my tank
ryanxbaseball 1 year ago
Hi, where did you buy your hermit crabs?? How are they so active? lol mine in the daytime are neverrr out even at night they are not super active(they are out though). I have 5 and I got them from petsmart. They come out when I hold them but how are yours so active?? I am getting one more today. Any tips?
sammysamgurl 1 year ago
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Love your hermit tank.
I got hermit crap a couple of days ago thinking of getting 2 more. My tank is almost as big like yours an I'm setting it up.
How often should a hermit tank like yours be clean up?(like sand and rock do you replace those every month or so?)
ntherngatekeeper 1 year ago
How many crabs do you have?
SlytherinDarkArts 1 year ago
Hermie heaven, nice work, but, put an undied sea sponge in the water to humidify the tank, also try coconut, they love that. I am amazed at how many extra shells you have, very good, your hermies look healthy, how old?
thelegocrab 1 year ago
i had a hermit crab who was really energetic and i named him battery
lucrenta9 1 year ago
I love your hermit tank videos! Thanks you've helped alot making mine too! :)
TheCliffhanger44 1 year ago
that's the best hermit crab cage I've ever seen!
BigNC991 1 year ago
how often do you change the substrate
MsZoologist1 1 year ago
My hermies chirp when there is a thunderstorm! I think that the thunder scares them! haha their so cute!
SlytherinDarkArts 1 year ago
They dont eat crickets!
MEGAMouthLOLZ 1 year ago
I just got one and i was reading up on them. I took mine out and he looks okay but his tiny claw is missing the top part. it does not look like it fell off. It looks like it was "torn/crushed off" Though im not sure if it did indeed fell off since its new and it was not like that before. Since it no long has the function of the small claw, will it die?
galaxypa 1 year ago
Your hermit crabs seem very active!
HermitCrabCare123 1 year ago
i have 22 hermit crabs and i have a 10 gallon tank is that bad??
makeupgoat 1 year ago
@makeupgoat yes.There should be 3-6 hermits in a 10 gallon.
HermitCrabCare123 1 year ago
@makeupgoat there should only be 2-5 in a 10 gallon...
webkinzluvr4life 1 year ago
nice crab tank
FerretLover4Ever 1 year ago
can you cross breed?
simontomsic 1 year ago
They chirp some times when they breed.Or for no reason.My six hermit crabs are all digging. From largest to smallest,Larry,Hermie,Gary,Twinkle,Sarge,Supercrab.
sabrespur 1 year ago
i think my hermit crab had babies because very small thigns like almost impossible to msee were coming out of them when i gave them a quick water bath than my mom got rid of them because she didnt know what they were I think the ehrmit crabs were cool but whatevs im trying to think of a new pet my mom would let me keep besides fish
Brian567899 1 year ago
you're so good at this thank you!
automagicashie 1 year ago
i love hermit crabs and i love your videos they are great. Also you terrarium is very very nice i have a 20gal tank but it is not as nice as yours. Hope the hermit crabs are doing good.
ccsoups 1 year ago
My sister visited Virginia beach a few days ago and bought me a hermit crab. Just one though. Should i get s/he a friend? Or will s/he be okay on its own?
Silent0imperfections 1 year ago
Do u need a heatpad or heatlamp pls replie...
pinoyviper 1 year ago
Where did you get the dirt from?
smilykm 1 year ago
im getting one soon,do u have any advice for me,like wat supplies should i get for it.thank you :]
209polygirl 1 year ago
can you use sand for substrate beach sand and how would you clean it?
123louisdude 1 year ago
Nice setup
pe5t1lence 1 year ago
can you cross breed hermit crabs?
simontomsic 1 year ago
Nice Terrarium! I had 4 out of 5 crabs die in the past 6 years. One's still alive at least. I bought another one recently. This video will definitely help me out a lot.
leftcoastpunk 1 year ago
what type of hermit crabs do you have in our terrarium? i am thinking about buying one from a store. but i don't know witch type is the best! what is your point of view.
tinyhoops 1 year ago
It's not pronounced Flookers it's pronounced Fluckers.
SpinelessScales 1 year ago
nice tank Ihave 3 crabs! I love the natural look!
physco63 1 year ago
LOVE THE SETUP!!!
Hermitcrabcrazy123 1 year ago
great video :O)
cheryl4967 1 year ago
I absolutely love your terrarium it looks awesome!! I dont have a hermit crab yet but hopefully ill b able 2 get a couple even though my dad said i couldnt. I hope my terrarium looks just like yours :)
sexykenyo2 1 year ago
WOW... Everythiinq iin your Terrariium looks qreat !.. You make me want to make a niice one liike that :D
Good Job
RiiCanLegaCy 1 year ago
My hermits crabs only go by the heater, how can I make them explore the rest of the cage?
Bee5productions 1 year ago
how many hermit crabs should be in a 10 gallon? Please make another update!!!!
Bee5productions 1 year ago
@Bee5productions
it depends on the size of your tank, I have 3 in a 22 gal tank and they are bigger than a golf ball, gives them more room & more toys
physco63 1 year ago
@Bee5productions like most 5
sailor5687 1 year ago
My hermit crab ninja is just like George!! He never sits still! Btw love the video! :)
pinapplepony 2 years ago
u know to one Rose (painted shell befor) well one of mine looks the exact same like really same size same color same shell its weird
KookyKlicker 2 years ago
LOVE IT!!! Your crabs look so happy! you're such a good crab owner
4omzig 2 years ago
NICE. tht must of been expensive. lol
pheagles777 2 years ago
Lol they get high off of the food u give them
XHotShotX978 2 years ago
I got some 2!
cslink1706now 2 years ago
your crabs r soo active compareded to mine. mine r always asleep!
PETSalltheway 2 years ago
@PETSalltheway
try raising the heat and humidity - use a heat mat and spray the tank often - and dont use a plastic tank, use glass- worked for me
elfwhitewave 2 years ago
so if i catch a cricket and kill it they will eat it ant they will become active like this?
joshswagg13 2 years ago
what are you feeding them that makes them so active?
djmick90 2 years ago
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KoprowskiG119 2 years ago
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djmick90 2 years ago
why r your hermit crabs so active
sailor5687 2 years ago
The sponges are for allowing water to evaporate easier, providing the humidity needed for crabs to breathe properly. The humidity should be between 70% and 90%. The sponge has more surface area, soaking up the water and acts like a natural humidifier for the tank.
osiris9510 2 years ago 5
@osiris9510 sponges are not needed, you keep substrate moist that keeps humidity, sponge harbors bacteria, just like using one to clean your counters over & over they get nasty & make you sick. landhermitcrabscom is free to join!
physco63 1 year ago
even if they are hiding it dont mean they are molting
dogalicis 2 years ago 2
@dogalicis work on ur grammer there buddy
Maengun0Odayin 2 years ago
Woohps...GrammAr....
Maengun0Odayin 2 years ago
Do you use sea salt? I do its good for them also I feed mine flowers roses, daylillies, clover they love flowers.
crabtreatmania 2 years ago
SAND shoud be sandcastle moist. I use playsand its cheaper than reptile sand never use hermit soil that stuff attracts mites.
crabtreatmania 2 years ago 5
can crabs live in craft sand?
OhioSkateboarding 2 years ago
if you mean play sand yes but you should first use a magnet or some thing metal to attract and remove some metal peices just incase it has metal in it, then you should bake it at 300 degrees for 15 minutes i believe to kill germs
le0121 2 years ago 2
can you tell me where you got that vine with the purple flower, it would be great in my tank
le0121 2 years ago
is half of your substrate sawdust/ wood chips? is that ok?
karakarachu 2 years ago
It's half playsand and half Eco-Earth.
Careyjonz95 2 years ago
i love your cage but i have a question all my hermit crab died yesterday and its bg claw fell out and all of them have been burying themselves since i got my new one should i be concerned
xoDanceismyLifexo 2 years ago
It seems like my hermit crabs are more intrested in diging then eating and drinking is there a way to stop that.
aznsk8er1 3 years ago
nice tank my hermit crab lazy how can he become active?
juanmenjivar1994 3 years ago
how do you get them so active??
HermitCrabGuy 3 years ago
hey love your crabs & crabitat <3
MuffinCake321 3 years ago
great video. you are a great owner. i have 2 and they are really lazy. yours and mine are really healthy =). keep up the good work. ;)
ilovefish1234567 3 years ago
you have a good setup but you need sand castel consistancy sub but geat video
HermitClown 3 years ago
you did such a good job!!
you should make more videos like this!!
**EVERY ONE** listen to people like this!!!
hermit1crab1care 3 years ago
i love ur hermits mine are not as active
beturlifeonit 3 years ago
Great video, cute hermies! But shouldn't your substrate be deeper? It should be at least twice the size of the biggest crab. Also, the water dishes ought to be deep enough for them to completely submerge in it. But you know a lot more than most other crab keepers, great job! Your crabitat looks great.
laurelc95 3 years ago 2
your hermies look heathly i like the plan shells their healther
:)
hermitcrabs77 3 years ago 2
i'm sure ur hermies are really happy and healthy with u as their owner!!!
moranclan556 3 years ago
where did you get those shells?and look at george go crazy in the background
THEROYALKINGOFDRAGON 3 years ago
your a great crabber!stay crabby:)
THEROYALKINGOFDRAGON 3 years ago
mine is really lazy
moranclan556 3 years ago
Nice video!I got a small hermit crab and a little bigger. older hermit crab yesterday and i put them in a 30 X 30 X 45 cm tank and the older one does not really come out his shell much.I have shell grit that ok?I have drift wood, will they eat it?do they need a sponge?i live in australia and it does not get that cold here. Where do u get the sponges?where did you get hermit hut from? if you made it how did you? sorry for all the questions but it would be great if you reply.CRAB POWER!
THANK YOU
ThomasFelgueras 3 years ago
They like to eat crickets to?
Dang they'll eat pretty much anything nowadays.
orkanlee 3 years ago
Thats one NICE terrarium! Cute crabs to!
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Beaver411player 3 years ago
how long do they live?
rockgirl0522 3 years ago
if u take good care up to 20 yrs
EmoLife4Me 3 years ago
You substrate doesn't appear deep enough it should be 4-5 times the height of your largest hermit crab.
HermitCrab5 3 years ago
when do herit crabs chrip
jbostickp 3 years ago
when do hermit crabs chirp .
jbostickp 3 years ago
It's not really certain when they do chirp. I've heard mine chirp a few times, but very rarely. Some think that they chirp when they feel in danger, others feel they chirp when the environment and conditions are just right and they feel at home. There is no real evidence. But I have only heard them maybe 2 times in 4 years.
kyauch 3 years ago
My tank is probably cooler but i can't show this on youutbe
SitocawithSorento 3 years ago
do hermit crabs like peanut butter
jbostickp 3 years ago
Yes, well mine like it :)
HermitCrab5 3 years ago
im a hermit crab begginer i haved 2 hermit crabs but last week 1 died because my hermit crab shelly killed my other hermit crab nemo so i was wondering if you could give me some tips on carring for them i got antother one today named aqua
nicktylerc 3 years ago
Sorry about your crabbie! :(
Surprisingly they can be mean sometimes.
One thing to remember is that there needs to be enough room for them to hide and have thier own hiding spot.
Another, is to keep plenty of shells around. They will fight for another crabs shell as well, and actually rip them out of it.
Always keep a variety of foods in there. There are several reasons they might kill.
Also, be careful about putting large ones in with smaller ones. They will canabalize sometimes...
kyauch 3 years ago
when do they molt because they said that when a hermit crab molt do i have to separate the crabs. and because i brought him from the pet store and they hate hermit crab pellets from the pet store so do you feed your crab peanut butter becuse they love peanut butter and i am mot going to feed them that anymore because it contains chemicails in it so i'm going to start feeding them healthy food so can they eat organic or from the supermarket
jbostickp 3 years ago
Oh yeah- and yes, you should seperate them when you notice their claws or pinchers looking kinda cloudy. Get one of those small plastic terrariums (about 12" long) with dirt filled at least half full. (or sand)I just put water in there. when they molt they will eat thier exoskeleton, so put that in there with them. (They should have any other food in there, as thier exo will provide all thier nutrients..they do this in the wild..)
kyauch 3 years ago
i am waiting for queen my biggiest crab to change shells but it is a painted shell but i have a lot of natraul shells because painted shells are not good for them so i am just wating for him to change shellsa
jbostickp 3 years ago
i have 6 hermit crabs and when do they change shells
jbostickp 3 years ago
They can change shells anytime they like. Sometimes they just like trying new ones on. Other times, they change them when they outgrow thier current shell, or sometimes when thier other shell isn't comfortable. I've noticed mine sarting changing shells right before they molt. Remember to always leave extra shells in there for them. Some a little bigger or even some that look too big. I have a crab who always picks HUGE shells..go figure. you never know what they like!
kyauch 3 years ago
This video is awesome! Your tank is cool!
ppmq 3 years ago
awesome cage
WOW!
webkinzlovr34 3 years ago
Wow, mine is the same as the non'stop movung one! Except different kindmof shell and crab!
Rabbishlover 3 years ago
lol i have 4 hermit crabs, rambo, runt, mr. blue, and senor green lol i got no idea y i call them that... o well
makomage5 3 years ago
how many hermits got
getlikeme229 3 years ago
sweet!
TurtlesHermitCrabs 3 years ago
surprisingly enough- I think the best place to find items for your crab tanks is in the Fish/Aquarium isle or even the reptile isle in the pet store. I usually go to PetSmart or Petco. If you don't have those in your area I'd go to thier websites! :)
kyauch 3 years ago
um please answer this question. where id you get that huge tree in the middle of your tank? i wass looking for something like that but i dont know where to find one.
mattluva96 3 years ago
I love your videos (I have 5 hermit crabs :D). I have a question - do they like the sand to be wet? Reason I ask is I have always had dry sand in the tank but one day I spilt their water dish and it soaked the sand and they seemed to like the wet sand better. Should I always have the sand wet or should the sand be dry?
askmehistory 3 years ago
I always find that they seem to like the sand a little bit moist. I think it is better for them to dig and burrow in than dry sand. ie: My crabbies always make a tunnel or cave that they can hide in in the sand- they couldn't do that without it being damp. Just mist the sand at least once a day and it should stay perfect.
kyauch 3 years ago
arnt you supposed to have a sponge in the water?
jerseykid565 3 years ago
Not neccesarily. If you think about it, do they use one on the wild? Certainly not. My crabs have never had a problem getting thier water out of the bowl. I always say, if you have small crabbies that might drown in the dish, then use one. Otherwise, there is no point in having one in there unless you are preventing drowning or need to add more moisture into the terrarium. (Since they don't drink from a spong in the wild- there is no need..)
kyauch 3 years ago
great aquarium! :)
alexraymond315 3 years ago
Great 'tat!
angellovescats 3 years ago
ur accent is so cool
dirtbikeman129 3 years ago 2
i like george. hes my new budd ^.^ lol
aero87xo 3 years ago 2
i like this vid cuz it shows really good care and love for your hermit crabs i just got one and i am trying very hard to make him happy this vid helped me thanks :)
4SomesShow 3 years ago 2
gorge is funny
LuisMayo120 3 years ago 2
thats an amazing setup i think they like it
LuisMayo120 3 years ago 3
WOW! You are an amazing crab owner! Im glad that there are ppl like u and me in this world
triopsrool 3 years ago 3
Lovely set up! Thanks for caring.
hermitcrabcare 3 years ago 2
i wish my crabs were super active even if im around them
bellagar 3 years ago 2
Do you handle them?
Richardtheincredible 3 years ago 2
where did you get ya crabs?
i got mine from a bloke in an alley...
ErikPaterson 3 years ago
wierd i sell hermit crabs in an alley
xela1221 3 years ago
Yeah that's what I was thinking too, when I bought all 6 of mine, hehe. That they live up to 30 years, aren't very dirty or hard to take care of. Non allergenic, and how many apartments will say "no pet hermit crabs"? It's usually cats or dogs you aren't allowed.
I <3 them
bmpb13 3 years ago
i normally dont like crabs but your are great i wish you sold your crabs
Herper666 3 years ago
aww..I'll accept that as a compliment coming from someone who doesn't like them :) Thanks!
kyauch 3 years ago
How long have you had crabs?
Reptiledan 3 years ago
LOL- that sounds more like a personal question. :)
Anyways, I've had Hermit Crabs for the past 3 years now. They have actually been the most interesting pet I've ever had. I've had cats, dogs, cocatiels, Iguanas, cameleons, hamsters..you name it..I had it as a pet growing up!)
kyauch 3 years ago
lol yeh it does and kool
Reptiledan 3 years ago 2
awwe you have the nicest set up for them!
bmpb13 3 years ago
They are the only pet I am not allergic to, so they will be spoiled! :)I can only hope that those that see my set up will follow my lead and spoil thier crabbies as well! Thanks for visiting and subscribing!
kyauch 3 years ago
:O holy shit wat a cage
kennyzhermitcrab 3 years ago