hermit crabs?

backtobasicsmum · 12-16-2014, 06:40 PM

Ds 1 lost his hamster last week and is ready to try something else (that was his third hamster). He's asking for hermit crabs (which work for the simple fact that we have the right cage). What do I need to know? Links for good info?

DolphinMemae · 12-16-2014, 07:13 PM

Dd Heather (ShiriChayim) kept them for quite a while. A pm to her might prove insightful

MaybeGracie · 12-16-2014, 09:06 PM

This is a great care sheet from a trusted resource. The Hermit Crab Association is the best place you can go for answers; they have a good summary page as well.

I've raised hermit crabs since I was in high school. We currently have four of them. They can be great pets but they do require more care than most pet stores would lead you to believe. What kind of cage do you have? A hamster cage won't provide sufficient levels of humidity; you'll need an aquarium with a solid (glass or plexi-glass) cover.

backtobasicsmum · 12-17-2014, 07:01 AM

We have a solid plexiglass aquarium and we can fully cover the top as well.

Right now we have a light, "tropical soil", a nicely sized (biggish and deepish) bathing/water bowl, water conditioner (I can often taste chlorine in our tap water), hamster pellets.

I'll go check out those recommendation links.

Johns_Gal · 12-17-2014, 07:20 AM

DH wants one for DS, who loves crabs. I am daunted by the work involved. If you do it right they live forever (20+ years!), if you don't they die. I hate killing anything, so I'm afraid.

We've had other small caged pets. I think the rats were easiest and most enjoyable.

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backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	hermit crabs? Ds 1 lost his hamster last week and is ready to try something else (that was his third hamster). He's asking for hermit crabs (which work for the simple fact that we have the right cage). What do I need to know? Links for good info? __________________ Karisa W -17 My talking boy E - 16 My doing boy J - 14 My sparkly girl L - 11 My funny boy O - 9 My snuggly boy

12-16-2014, 07:13 PM	#2
DolphinMemae Rose Trellis (me holding my first granddaughter, Clara Ruth Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Madison, WI. Posts: 2,123	Re: hermit crabs? Dd Heather (ShiriChayim) kept them for quite a while. A pm to her might prove insightful __________________ Elizabeth - Married my beloved friend, Clifford, on 6/11/99 Moms to Amii - DragonfliiMama and her beloved Jimi, Heather - ShiriChayim and her beloved Travis, Ryan ,Married to his sweetheart, Sara Kerith - PixieMama Married to her first love Eli and Benjamin Married to his Precious Gabby Memae to eleven wonderful grandchildren

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MaybeGracie Moderator in A Twinkle in Our Eyes, Cradled in Our Wombs, Gentle Discipline, Nurturing Our Children, and Let's Talk Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 9,856	Re: hermit crabs? This is a great care sheet from a trusted resource. The Hermit Crab Association is the best place you can go for answers; they have a good summary page as well. I've raised hermit crabs since I was in high school. We currently have four of them. They can be great pets but they do require more care than most pet stores would lead you to believe. What kind of cage do you have? A hamster cage won't provide sufficient levels of humidity; you'll need an aquarium with a solid (glass or plexi-glass) cover. __________________ Cynthia Ezer Kenegdo to Isaac since 2007 Raising Jacob (16), Luke (14), Lily (11), Elizabeth (9), Clara (6), and Emily (3) in the knowledge and love of God Blogging at The Hippie Housewife about attachment parenting, natural living, life as a Jesus-follower, and more, all tied together through our journey towards a more intentional life.

12-17-2014, 07:01 AM	#4
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: hermit crabs? We have a solid plexiglass aquarium and we can fully cover the top as well. Right now we have a light, "tropical soil", a nicely sized (biggish and deepish) bathing/water bowl, water conditioner (I can often taste chlorine in our tap water), hamster pellets. I'll go check out those recommendation links. __________________ Karisa W -17 My talking boy E - 16 My doing boy J - 14 My sparkly girl L - 11 My funny boy O - 9 My snuggly boy

12-17-2014, 07:20 AM	#5
Johns_Gal Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,764	Re: hermit crabs? DH wants one for DS, who loves crabs. I am daunted by the work involved. If you do it right they live forever (20+ years!), if you don't they die. I hate killing anything, so I'm afraid. We've had other small caged pets. I think the rats were easiest and most enjoyable.

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