@@LorisHartland I got a questions like do u have to give ur hermit crabs salt water daily because I just give it fresh and can 2 small hermit crabs die from a 5 gallon tank
My hermits also love the variety diet! I feed it with carrots, and cucumber because they like those 3 the best! For the saltwater and freshwater, I use Zoo-Med reptile water conditioner for the freshwater, and you can add the Zoo-Med saltwater conditioner, but make sure you add it to a freshwater base. ( add freshwater, and then add 2-3 drops of saltwater conditioner) my hermits have been living for 3 years. They are thriving!
Awww, there so cute! My hermit crab is three years old. Also, hermit crabs are master escapers so be careful. I learned that the hard way, lol. I forgot to water Tina ONE day and she got so mad that she got OUT of her cage and some how got DOWNSTAIRS. Ever since then I have the lid tighter and make sure to give her water. XD. Every one makes at least one mistake with a first pet I guess. I still sometimes scope out the cage to make sure it’s still closed tight. I love all my pets, even though most of them are sassy. (Though my hermit crab is the sassiest one.)
WolfyFox TAIL my cousin and I got crabs while on vacation and one of theres escaped and they couldn’t find it for days 😂 they finally found it after 4 days, and yes it was a alive, it molted and ate it’s remains to stay alive is what they think because it was very white and looked it like it just molted.
yup I'm so not getting another pet anytime soon now I need to buy 2 new 40 gal breeders for my hamsters and more accessories I also need more aquiram supplies for my goldfish a huge bag of moss to redo my frog tank and now more hermitcrab foods and possible a new tank and a new lid with light and I'm pretty sure I don't have enough money in my wallet for all of it
When I got my hermit crabs almost a year ago I asked the lady that worked at the store if I had to give them salt water and she told me no just normal water and she told me other information that I am now learning that is not right thanks for this video now I can properly feed my crabs
Ratnesh Shrinet hello.. did not end well I would not recommend as class pets one of the kids killed one of the hermit crabs. The other moved to my house to live with me.
Your hermies are so adorable!!! I've actually been thinking about getting some myself we will see though lol they have always fascinated me ! Always love learning about them lovely video!!!! ❤❤
You should get some! They are so fun to watch! They are very easy in my opinion as long as you know what they need ;) Ive had these guys about 6 years! I can't believe it lol they kinda make me feel like its a tiny pc of he ocean I can keep at home. I couldn't do fish, salt water fish are so much work but I love the ocean lol! So these guys are perfect :)
Thanks so much,Lori! I recently got the "OK" from my parents to finally allow me to get hermit crabs. Don't worry, I'm 14 years old not a toddler so I'm going to take very good care of them. I am not getting them until a long time from now but I want to be fully prepared. So thanks for these videos! I know I shouldn't support anyone selling hermit crabs. Our local pets mart takes very well care of their hermit crabs , with everything they need! I plan to get two for my 10 gallon, but I'm thinking about 3. Do you think 3 small ones is too many? Thanks!-JoJo
I used to feed my hermit crabs with Dandelion flowers&leaves. They love it unfortunately it's seasonal in Canada so best thing to do is collect&dry them for the winter even if u got some of them growing indoors.
I really have enjoyed your hermit crab videos. I recently took in a single hermit crab so he would not go on Craig's list. I have learned so much about crabs since then. His previous owner was doing many things right but I am kind of surprised the crab has lived as long as he has. I changed up a lot of things for him added a second hermit crab and will be upgrading them to a much bigger tank very soon. He is so happy since I added a second crab to his tank😊 I think I will be adding a third once I get their bigger tank set up and they get use to their new environment. Thanks again for all the info!!
Angela Tekell ... That's so great to hear, hey love company for sure! Xo as long as their enclosure has all the things I've mentioned, Eco earth, moisture, differently foods/fruit/veg. Saltwater & fresh and a light or heat source & shells they should be perfect 💗 good luck!
Thanks I have sand right now but I just bought some of the eco earth and some more shells. The will be moving into their new improved tank this week!! I did vary their diet up on your recommendations and they seem to be very happy with the addition of the veggies to their diet. I have some other types of food coming soon from amazon also. :)
I wish you had included a few seconds at the end of them actually eating. I was expecting that. Also, I didn't know people kept crabs as pets until about 20 minutes ago and now I'm fascinated! What's the social aspect or are they purely observational pets?
Angela King .... its hard to catch them eating! They do it at night I only see them in the water usually! And also yes they are pets to watch def, they aren't to be handled much at all :) just to have and enjoy!
I know this video is kind of old, but I have a few comments. (sorry if I already posted something similar on another video) but the substrate should be a little more wet. At least "sand castle" consistency. They need this so they can molt properly and dig tunnels. Also, your water bowls are too shallow. It needs to be deep so your biggest hermit crab can fully submerge. Just some tips! Good luck crabbing!❤
Hi! My hermit crabs love the fmr land hermit crab treats too, and I’m pretty sure they still sell it just in different packaging! Thanks for talking about it.
Hey you might want to start doing this but hermit crabs need a bowl of water they can fully submurge and swim in. They have a water supply in the back of their shells that they keep up with by swimming
Do you have to change out the water everyday or no? (If it’s not dirty.) also we put reptile mulch in it’s not sandy at all so idk if we should change it next time. Also how long do you have to clean/re-arrange the cage. We have one hermit crab.
I have a hermit crab and he is always buried in the substrate except for at night or when everything is dark. He seems very anxious because everytime there is a light or I pick him up he flips out and hides. Is there anything you think I can do to help him or is this behavior normal? P.S I'm on a sea food diet I see food and I eat it Dudu tssss
Did you just purchase or get your crab? Lots of the time its stress from transitioning homes! Hust make sure to leave it alone for a while to get used to its new home!
I don't know what's wrong with my hermit crab but they never eat even if I change their food every 24hours and when I wake up I still see the food there but my hermit crab still alive,please help me
How do i feed them fruits with out flies and bugs coming! I don't want to feed them the dry powder food I bought from the pet store, but when I put in fruit and veggies, it molds easy from the humidity, and bugs come . Any tips???
I watch your vids ALOT over and over again to see if I missed something that I can get my crabs and I always see more stuff in your vids. My hermits got mites a few months ago and I took them to the vet and the lady didn't know what to do she had to look up stuff and I didn't trust anything she said and also said that she can give them a special bath to get rid of the mites but it can cause death but I didn't take that risk I went home I let them soak in distilled water and I soaked everything in the tank with water and a bit of bleach then I rinsed and wiped down the tank really good and now they are mite free :) I've had them for almost a year im getting them a 20 gallon long soon they have both molted great and my first one is molting again they have both changed shells quite a few times. If it wasn't for me finding your videos my crabs would have died due to the lack of care. Thank you
Someone brought in a hermit crab in a critter keeper today (i work at an aquarium shop) and I couldn't leave him like that. He was in a painted football shell and had no food. I went immediately after work and bought him a ten gallon, salt water, and shells, as well as a hermit crab buddy. (I already had eco earth because I have a gargoyle gecko!) (They're both still small) he walks all over me already and I'm in love! I've been feeding them banana and tilapia as well as some store bought hermit crab food. Your videos are super helpful and your hermit crabs are super cute!!
Your hermit crabs will eat commercial food? Mine wont even touch it! I feed them vegetables,freeze dried fruits, egg shells, cheese (once a month), fruits, meats, etc. I mean, i give them commercial food, but they ignore it.
Is it ok to fill up a jug of tap water and let it sit for 48+ hours and then give it to them for drinking and soaking? I have never done this, I'm just wondering.
Marquis Townsend .... depends on how big they are, smaller than a golf ball I would say 3- 4 or less, any larger no more than 2 in a 10 gallon. Bigger than a 3 inch shell I would only have 1. Any more than 3 crabs its best to get a 20 gallon long if you can, also don't mix different crab sizes, large crabs pick on and can kill smaller ones esp in a small tank! Keep like sizes together 💗 thanks for watching!!!
Give em some coconut and freeze dried fish and shrimp. They love it. You can find freeze dried fish in the cat treat section. Just wet it first. It lasts forever too!
FMR and the zoomed food have copper sulfate in it which is a preservative that isn't good for them. I use the fruit salad all the time plus I go to hermie's kitchen or hugsforhermits for their variety food. As for salt water I use instant ocean and measure it out per gallon and pre make it for the month.
I'm getting two hermit crabs and I have done my research for at least one year! But I'm not sure what size tank would be a reasonable size, thanks for the diet info I love your channel💕😊💕🐚🦀
ok, my crab's diet is changed. i am getting 1 or 2 more crabs tomorrow. i will quarantine the new crabs to check for mites for a few days. my crab(s) do and will eat include: bell peppers, shredded coconut, carrot, cucumber, safe type of orange, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, banana, apple, watermelon, cantaloupe, broccoli, and a little bit of pellet food along with an occasional treat i dehydrated.
My hermit crabs diet consists of pellet commercial food, and two or three fruit and vegetable choices. Sometimes I put in a treat like shredded cheese, or Cheerios. The cherios r safe don’t worry. (They like to take the cherrios around the tank and eat together and I end up finding cherrios under theyre hides lol)
I have hermit crabs I give them grapes and peanut butter everyday and sometimes veggies with it they love it I’ll be at school and when I get home it will be almost gone! (It’s smooth peanut butter btw)
You are such an amazing caretaker for these crabs ! They are so lucky to have u😊 I am getting an hermit crab so I am researching. I am so nervous I might kill it. Any tips for keeping them alive a long time?
i do feed mine coconut that i get them store-bought coconuts. tsunami does not like blueberries but loves melons, coconut, carrots, and somewhat likes his pellets.
My little hermie Kevin LOVES to eat watermelon and honey due, but I only give it to him once a week as a treat. My friend says sugary fruits are ok as a full time diet. I'm not sure about that?? I want him to be healthy.
Jesslyn Carol .... land hermit crabs are just that. Land crabs, fruit isn't something they would encounter often. Their main diet is small shrimp and sea bugs, and things. Occasional fruit is ok, but not too sugary. 💗
Love your videos. Thank you! Just wanted to mention that the Hermies can't have fresh water by itself. It has to be treated with a dechlorinator. If you said that, I apologize. I didn't hear it.
so i found out that hermit crabs are scavengers so they eat anything edible, and the more smelly, the better, BUT NO ROT OR MOLD!!! it is not safe for them. but they also like turky or chicken, you can give them left overs, my hermit crabs enjoy casadias (im not good at spelling, oof) and turky, on thanksgiving, if any left overs, we give them turky and homemade mashed potatos, they enjoy it. and these are just some other things about hermit crabs
my 6 hermits love the variety diet also so i mainly feed them that ill also feed them mango carrot,banana,and they seem to like pumpkin for some weird reason.
I am looking into getting hermit crabs. My brother had cared for them in 1st grade and loved then. For level of care do you think hermit crabs are somewhat easy to take care of and take up a lot of time. I have a few fish, dog, and am getting snails soon.
HERMIT CRAB NEEDS Random shells-Petco Hiding spots-Walmart Play sand- Home Depot Sea sponge- Walmart Eco earth- Petco 20 gal tank- petco Heat pad- petco Random shells- need so that if your hermit crab is molting or need another shell they can easily switch. Hiding spots- Hermit crabs want to climb and hide and explore, it’s good to get them places to wonder around. Play sand- safest sand for them to dig and lay in, other sand can be extremely toxic. It can clump up in there gills witch they need to breath. Sea sponge- needed so they can drink/bathe without drowning. If you get a normal sea sponge, it can kill then due to cleaning chemicals. Eco earth- also for them to dig and lay in. It’s extremely helpful when molting there shell. Only use a light layer of this in the tank. 20 gal tank- when having hermit crabs, they get very stressed. In small spaces they get stressed, therefore it’s good to have a good tank. Each hermit crab means 10 gallons. So if you have two hermit crabs, get 20 gallons. Heating pad- Hermit crabs are cold blooded, they need heat. They are used to the heat in the tropical habitat. When you get your heating pad, put it on the back of your tank. This will give them all the heat they need. Keep it at 70-80 degrees. At all times keep it at least to 74. Nothing more nothing less.
so for the record, the minimum amount of substrate for hermit crabs is actually 6 inches OR about 4x as deep as your largest hermit crab is tall, whichever is deepest. my little guy is tiny, so 4-5 inches would actually be 4x as deep BUT I have 6 inches of substrate since that's the minimum. and for jumbos, they can need as much as 12 inches of substrate. also it's generally good to stay away from pellets, since they have preservatives, artificial flavors, etc. I'd totally recommend the basic diet from hermitcrabpatch.com, it's all natural and it really covers all the different food groups that they need. and then it's great to add stuff on top of that as well, that's where I get most of my food. also worm castings are an unexpected favorite and have lots of great shit in them (haha I'm hilarious), so just throwing that out there since I don't think most people would think to put that in there. also hermitgrub on etsy has some great stuff, including foraging mixes/litters to put around the tank. it's good food and fun for the crabs. :) my crab always refused pellets anyways (he loves anything and everything coconut though) so I had to get other stuff anyways, which worked out nutrition-wise. but when I first got him I didn't know what food exactly to get...so I bought one of every type of hermit crab food/treat they had at the petco...and he refused almost all of it. I'm still stuck with different pellets and stuff that are mostly full and I should really just toss them. it's a great way to learn what your animal actually likes since they're all different, but maybe not the most cost efficient. XD
Hey. I got my crabs today. Crabcakes and Seaerchin. Followed all your advice. Can you tell me if I should mist them? If so what kind of water. Please get back to me soon. 😘 I’m your biggest fan😁🤗
...coconut can be more than a 'desert' for coconut. You don't have to worry about them having too much sweet. They'll eat fruit peels. They love fruit and decaying matter like wood. They like rocks with algae/moss growing on them and dead leaves.
Eliza Perkovich ... I don't think it's a problem, everything they consume in captivity comes out of plastic. Maybe if the saltwater was left in the sun then yea :) xo 💗
My hermit crab's favorites are bell peppers and scrambled eggs. :) When I give them veggies, they hide their petstore pellets and try to make me give them more fruits and veggies. Sneaky guys...
I have a very large hermit crab that I believe could be 25 years old. I have had him/her for 4 1/2 years. I guess I have done mostly the right thing, but I get panicked in the summer. How do I make sure he's cool enough? I do freeze water (dechlorinated) in plastic bottles and I put the fresh and salt water in the refrigerator, but his area still gets very hot. I like your videos very much, they have been quite helpful. I would appreciate some advice on this. Thank you.
I’m getting a hermit crab today!I saw hermit crabs at petco (not raging on petco they may of been sick when they got them) and they where miserable and sick
Stevey_Fili .... if you just got them, then they may not be in molt may just be burried... give them time and don't touch them.. hermit crabs get stressed out veryyyyy easily ESP when moved to a new tank. Let them be and keep the water and food fresh and even if they are molting they will be ok just may be burried a couple weeks. Keep it warm and moist and if you see the shed exoskeleton skin don't remove it they need to eat it for calcium 💗
I think in Thailand people don’t really give their pet hermit crab veggies and fruits cuz there’s flies and bugs everywhere that lay eggs and the veggies and fruits. I am just tired about hermit crabs. Does anyone here in the comment section live in Thailand and have this kinda problem???
Have you tried the organic all natural hermit crab food yet on Amazon? I got 21 packs of it all for under 30 dollars which is like an year’s worth of supply : )
So change the fresh water daily. What about the Salt water? As for food: Do you just dump the whole food dish of what’s left after 24 hours and then put in new food? How high should the water level be for the crabs safety?
hello... my son won a hermit crab... the only thing i don't understand is about the sponge ...do i soak it in fresh water and put it in the tank.? if you could please answer me thanks...😊
maria garcia ... neither, sponges cling to bacteria, so just put the dechlorinated fresh water and saltwater in separate shallow bowls, and their food in another dish, should have 3 separate dishes for 2 types of water and food with no sponges 💗✌🏻☀️🦀
Hi lori. I need help. Im currently raising 3 hermit crabs and they are from the sea. Im not so sure how to prepare the tank. But your videos have helped me alot! Should i seperate them?
My hermit crab like the dried veggies they also like vegetables but the only thing they eat is veggies so I provide them lots of different veggies I try to feed them pellets and things like that but the refused to eat it for a treat I give them mashed pineapple and mango
My hermit crabs always hide in their shells when I get close to the tank. Is this because I’m not treating them right or because they haven’t really been exposed to people?
I got a Hermit Crab for the first time a couple days ago but I don't know where to get the salt water and I only have one crab and I heard they don't live long alone so I don't know what to do:(
I have a question. I am going to get hermit crabs from a pet store when I go to the beach, and the car ride home will be about 4 hours long , I will pack hermit crabs food and dry veggies and fruits, and I will give him a spray form the spray bottle every couple hours. Will it be safe for the hermit crab?
Do All things Living have an e-store ? I would love to get my boys some treats since in my country the feeding options for hermit crabs are pretty limited,even it is rare to find some food dedicated to them specifically. In local stores they even suggest feeding them on vegetable only,since hermits are not common to own...i don't want them to feel sick.
I have a hermie named Pinchy but over spring break I'm buying a few crabs from the painted shell industry beacause my shell collection has a lot of Turbo shells in it so they will change quickly. how do u get over molting? i get soooooo worried.
this actually helped me a lot since I literally just bought one small hermet crab thanks! 🖒 :P
social wolf aj ... feel free to buy a couple more if you have a 20 gallon! They love company! 💗🦀💗
Lori’s Hartland u beat me to it........
By two....years.........
@@nathanialb.8394 mood
Yours will get lonley without another one and probably get depressed and die :/
@@LorisHartland I got a questions like do u have to give ur hermit crabs salt water daily because I just give it fresh and can 2 small hermit crabs die from a 5 gallon tank
My hermits also love the variety diet! I feed it with carrots, and cucumber because they like those 3 the best! For the saltwater and freshwater, I use Zoo-Med reptile water conditioner for the freshwater, and you can add the Zoo-Med saltwater conditioner, but make sure you add it to a freshwater base. ( add freshwater, and then add 2-3 drops of saltwater conditioner) my hermits have been living for 3 years. They are thriving!
Awww, there so cute! My hermit crab is three years old. Also, hermit crabs are master escapers so be careful. I learned that the hard way, lol. I forgot to water Tina ONE day and she got so mad that she got OUT of her cage and some how got DOWNSTAIRS. Ever since then I have the lid tighter and make sure to give her water. XD.
Every one makes at least one mistake with a first pet I guess. I still sometimes scope out the cage to make sure it’s still closed tight.
I love all my pets, even though most of them are sassy.
(Though my hermit crab is the sassiest one.)
She didn't got mad she was just finding water🤗
WolfyFox TAIL my cousin and I got crabs while on vacation and one of theres escaped and they couldn’t find it for days 😂 they finally found it after 4 days, and yes it was a alive, it molted and ate it’s remains to stay alive is what they think because it was very white and looked it like it just molted.
You should have named her sassy😂
Lol i got mine today and it escaped and was under my bed
Omg mine escaped once too
yup I'm so not getting another pet anytime soon now I need to buy 2 new 40 gal breeders for my hamsters and more accessories I also need more aquiram supplies for my goldfish a huge bag of moss to redo my frog tank and now more hermitcrab foods and possible a new tank and a new lid with light and I'm pretty sure I don't have enough money in my wallet for all of it
one of my hermit crabs goes absolutely ape whenever I give them a little bit of wet cat food as a treat.
lol
Good or not good
I'm using a real coconut to make my hermi crabs hut and I'm glad i know it's not harmful if they decide to eat any that's dried.
my hermit crab loved everything coconut, it's his favorite food and if something is made of it he'll take immediate interest. XD
When I got my hermit crabs almost a year ago I asked the lady that worked at the store if I had to give them salt water and she told me no just normal water and she told me other information that I am now learning that is not right thanks for this video now I can properly feed my crabs
Thank you! My teacher wants them as a class pet and I’m gonna try to take care of them the best I can!
Lavender Zone wow Good class pets
Ratnesh Shrinet hello.. did not end well I would not recommend as class pets one of the kids killed one of the hermit crabs. The other moved to my house to live with me.
Ratnesh Shrinet uuuuhhh
Actually they would not be
@@ghostlytavern129 dang I'm sorry but hey atleast the other is fine. Do you have multiple
My hermit crab crawled over the screen while I was watching this 😂
Haha same!!
Amazon has that FMR treat. It’s Florida marine research treat.
Your hermies are so adorable!!! I've actually been thinking about getting some myself we will see though lol they have always fascinated me ! Always love learning about them lovely video!!!! ❤❤
You should get some! They are so fun to watch! They are very easy in my opinion as long as you know what they need ;) Ive had these guys about 6 years! I can't believe it lol they kinda make me feel like its a tiny pc of he ocean I can keep at home. I couldn't do fish, salt water fish are so much work but I love the ocean lol! So these guys are perfect :)
HammyLux I have 3, they are amazing I love them so mich
HammyLux if you do want one you should get some from the beach there are many there are pools
No never take crabs from the wild
All of them are from the wild, they've been caught from their natural habitat to stores
Thanks so much,Lori! I recently got the "OK" from my parents to finally allow me to get hermit crabs. Don't worry, I'm 14 years old not a toddler so I'm going to take very good care of them. I am not getting them until a long time from now but I want to be fully prepared. So thanks for these videos! I know I shouldn't support anyone selling hermit crabs. Our local pets mart takes very well care of their hermit crabs , with everything they need! I plan to get two for my 10 gallon, but I'm thinking about 3. Do you think 3 small ones is too many? Thanks!-JoJo
The Wonder Paws three is just fine just add a bit more food
Three small ones should be in a 20 gallon I'd say
Look for the Facebook group hermit crab owners! :)
did you ever get them
Go on Land hermit crab owner society on Facebook or crabstreetjournal.com. Their information is actually followed behind science.
I also have a recommendation you can also use grinded up egg shell for calcium my hermits really enjoy it!
I remember this video helped me a lot when I got my hermit crabs
I used to feed my hermit crabs with Dandelion flowers&leaves. They love it unfortunately it's seasonal in Canada so best thing to do is collect&dry them for the winter even if u got some of them growing indoors.
I really have enjoyed your hermit crab videos. I recently took in a single hermit crab so he would not go on Craig's list. I have learned so much about crabs since then. His previous owner was doing many things right but I am kind of surprised the crab has lived as long as he has. I changed up a lot of things for him added a second hermit crab and will be upgrading them to a much bigger tank very soon. He is so happy since I added a second crab to his tank😊 I think I will be adding a third once I get their bigger tank set up and they get use to their new environment. Thanks again for all the info!!
Angela Tekell ... That's so great to hear, hey love company for sure! Xo as long as their enclosure has all the things I've mentioned, Eco earth, moisture, differently foods/fruit/veg. Saltwater & fresh and a light or heat source & shells they should be perfect 💗 good luck!
Thanks I have sand right now but I just bought some of the eco earth and some more shells. The will be moving into their new improved tank this week!! I did vary their diet up on your recommendations and they seem to be very happy with the addition of the veggies to their diet. I have some other types of food coming soon from amazon also. :)
I wish you had included a few seconds at the end of them actually eating. I was expecting that. Also, I didn't know people kept crabs as pets until about 20 minutes ago and now I'm fascinated! What's the social aspect or are they purely observational pets?
Angela King .... its hard to catch them eating! They do it at night I only see them in the water usually! And also yes they are pets to watch def, they aren't to be handled much at all :) just to have and enjoy!
Well I can see you have a lot of love for your little critters. Thanks for the reply!
Angela King ... NP, Thanks for watching! 💗🐹🦀💗
My biggest hermit crab (gandalf) was eating on my bed when I was going to clean their tank i'm so excited because I caught it on camera
People visit Florida and bring them back as gifts....sold EVERYWHERE.
I have 3.....6 years now. They can live 40!!!
I know this video is kind of old, but I have a few comments. (sorry if I already posted something similar on another video) but the substrate should be a little more wet. At least "sand castle" consistency. They need this so they can molt properly and dig tunnels. Also, your water bowls are too shallow. It needs to be deep so your biggest hermit crab can fully submerge. Just some tips! Good luck crabbing!❤
Hi! My hermit crabs love the fmr land hermit crab treats too, and I’m pretty sure they still sell it just in different packaging! Thanks for talking about it.
I love these hermit crab videos and I've learned so much and now I know I'm ready to own my new pets😊so plz make more they are amazing😙
Hey you might want to start doing this but hermit crabs need a bowl of water they can fully submurge and swim in. They have a water supply in the back of their shells that they keep up with by swimming
I gave mine strawberry and honeydew. Should I stop? I also give her the variety diet and carrots.
Do you have to change out the water everyday or no? (If it’s not dirty.) also we put reptile mulch in it’s not sandy at all so idk if we should change it next time. Also how long do you have to clean/re-arrange the cage. We have one hermit crab.
Naomi Fields it might die from loneliness (literally)
lylliana lawter how?
I have a hermit crab and he is always buried in the substrate except for at night or when everything is dark. He seems very anxious because everytime there is a light or I pick him up he flips out and hides. Is there anything you think I can do to help him or is this behavior normal?
P.S I'm on a sea food diet
I see food and I eat it
Dudu tssss
I agree
😘💗
Did you just purchase or get your crab? Lots of the time its stress from transitioning homes! Hust make sure to leave it alone for a while to get used to its new home!
Victoria black i had this issue recently if he’s always buried the humidity in your tank probably isn’t high enough
I don't know what's wrong with my hermit crab but they never eat even if I change their food every 24hours and when I wake up I still see the food there but my hermit crab still alive,please help me
How do i feed them fruits with out flies and bugs coming! I don't want to feed them the dry powder food I bought from the pet store, but when I put in fruit and veggies, it molds easy from the humidity, and bugs come . Any tips???
I watch your vids ALOT over and over again to see if I missed something that I can get my crabs and I always see more stuff in your vids. My hermits got mites a few months ago and I took them to the vet and the lady didn't know what to do she had to look up stuff and I didn't trust anything she said and also said that she can give them a special bath to get rid of the mites but it can cause death but I didn't take that risk I went home I let them soak in distilled water and I soaked everything in the tank with water and a bit of bleach then I rinsed and wiped down the tank really good and now they are mite free :) I've had them for almost a year im getting them a 20 gallon long soon they have both molted great and my first one is molting again they have both changed shells quite a few times. If it wasn't for me finding your videos my crabs would have died due to the lack of care. Thank you
Someone brought in a hermit crab in a critter keeper today (i work at an aquarium shop) and I couldn't leave him like that. He was in a painted football shell and had no food. I went immediately after work and bought him a ten gallon, salt water, and shells, as well as a hermit crab buddy. (I already had eco earth because I have a gargoyle gecko!) (They're both still small) he walks all over me already and I'm in love! I've been feeding them banana and tilapia as well as some store bought hermit crab food. Your videos are super helpful and your hermit crabs are super cute!!
I'm feeding jurassidiet for the pellets!
That's awesome to hear! Thank you! Good luck with your little one! Make sure to give lots of shells to get him out of that one 💗
Littlelotti's Hartland I will for sure!
Your hermit crabs will eat commercial food? Mine wont even touch it! I feed them vegetables,freeze dried fruits, egg shells, cheese (once a month), fruits, meats, etc. I mean, i give them commercial food, but they ignore it.
Stickered Shells mine do, but I feed them a huge variety too
Is it ok to fill up a jug of tap water and let it sit for 48+ hours and then give it to them for drinking and soaking? I have never done this, I'm just wondering.
No, that could kill your crabs please don't
Cocoa Davis, thank you I have never done this, I was just wondering about it, I promise I will never do it!
Britannica93 😁
how many crabs should you put in a ten gallon tank?
Marquis Townsend .... depends on how big they are, smaller than a golf ball I would say 3- 4 or less, any larger no more than 2 in a 10 gallon. Bigger than a 3 inch shell I would only have 1. Any more than 3 crabs its best to get a 20 gallon long if you can, also don't mix different crab sizes, large crabs pick on and can kill smaller ones esp in a small tank! Keep like sizes together 💗 thanks for watching!!!
ok thanks
3 at most
thats only if its a jumbo
No more than 4
Thank you for this!!! I have been thinking about getting a hermit crab for my son. These videos have really helped me. ❤
Give em some coconut and freeze dried fish and shrimp. They love it. You can find freeze dried fish in the cat treat section. Just wet it first. It lasts forever too!
Is your coconut dried I have big pieces that are dehydrated was wondering if it's ok to give it to them?
FMR and the zoomed food have copper sulfate in it which is a preservative that isn't good for them. I use the fruit salad all the time plus I go to hermie's kitchen or hugsforhermits for their variety food. As for salt water I use instant ocean and measure it out per gallon and pre make it for the month.
I'm getting two hermit crabs and I have done my research for at least one year! But I'm not sure what size tank would be a reasonable size, thanks for the diet info I love your channel💕😊💕🐚🦀
Gracie's Animal's at least a ten gallon tank for up to three but 20 is better.
ok, my crab's diet is changed.
i am getting 1 or 2 more crabs tomorrow.
i will quarantine the new crabs to check for mites for a few days.
my crab(s) do and will eat include: bell peppers, shredded coconut, carrot, cucumber, safe type of orange, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, banana, apple, watermelon, cantaloupe, broccoli, and a little bit of pellet food along with an occasional treat i dehydrated.
Don't feed them pellet food, it's toxic. I had 2-3 crabs die from it.
i changed that, i give them only store bought dried meal worms and shrimp.
Thank you for being concerned. Plus I am hoping to order from hermitcrabpatch.com from now on.
That's good.
we just went to the beach and we found alot of them thanks!
me and my big sis found a big hermit crab and can we feed it tap water?
The pellets have a ingredient that’s called copper sulfate and another called fish meal those ingredients cause molting problems
My hermit crabs diet consists of pellet commercial food, and two or three fruit and vegetable choices.
Sometimes I put in a treat like shredded cheese, or Cheerios. The cherios r safe don’t worry. (They like to take the cherrios around the tank and eat together and I end up finding cherrios under theyre hides lol)
I have hermit crabs I give them grapes and peanut butter everyday and sometimes veggies with it they love it I’ll be at school and when I get home it will be almost gone! (It’s smooth peanut butter btw)
You are such an amazing caretaker for these crabs ! They are so lucky to have u😊 I am getting an hermit crab so I am researching. I am so nervous I might kill it. Any tips for keeping them alive a long time?
Thanks for the wonderful video! I got my crabs a cuttlebone last night and my largest spent hours picking at it!
My hermit carb hasn’t been eating as much as it used to, do you know why?
Amazing video! My hermit crabs thank you.
Some people hate store bought food because it has either fish meal or soy bean meal and that it will kill them.
You're so awesome!! I had no idea what to do til I watched your videos now I have some confidence thanks so much for making and sharing these videos
i do feed mine coconut that i get them store-bought coconuts. tsunami does not like blueberries but loves melons, coconut, carrots, and somewhat likes his pellets.
Sabrina Brinkley ... Oh yes! That all sounds wonderful! Xo 💗
I gave them a bit of raspberry one time, and they really liked it! I have only given it to them once though and in a really small portion.
My little hermie Kevin LOVES to eat watermelon and honey due, but I only give it to him once a week as a treat. My friend says sugary fruits are ok as a full time diet. I'm not sure about that?? I want him to be healthy.
Jesslyn Carol .... land hermit crabs are just that. Land crabs, fruit isn't something they would encounter often. Their main diet is small shrimp and sea bugs, and things. Occasional fruit is ok, but not too sugary. 💗
Love your videos. Thank you! Just wanted to mention that the Hermies can't have fresh water by itself. It has to be treated with a dechlorinator. If you said that, I apologize. I didn't hear it.
so i found out that hermit crabs are scavengers so they eat anything edible, and the more smelly, the better, BUT NO ROT OR MOLD!!! it is not safe for them. but they also like turky or chicken, you can give them left overs, my hermit crabs enjoy casadias (im not good at spelling, oof) and turky, on thanksgiving, if any left overs, we give them turky and homemade mashed potatos, they enjoy it.
and these are just some other things about hermit crabs
my 6 hermits love the variety diet also so i mainly feed them that ill also feed them mango carrot,banana,and they seem to like pumpkin for some weird reason.
Thank you so much for helping me out with the research and stuff just made this a whole lot easier to take care of my 🐚
I am looking into getting hermit crabs.
My brother had cared for them in 1st grade and loved then.
For level of care do you think hermit crabs are somewhat easy to take care of and take up a lot of time.
I have a few fish, dog, and am getting snails soon.
Are they saltwater crabs 🦀 do hermit crabs need salt water
HERMIT CRAB NEEDS
Random shells-Petco
Hiding spots-Walmart
Play sand- Home Depot
Sea sponge- Walmart
Eco earth- Petco
20 gal tank- petco
Heat pad- petco
Random shells- need so that if your hermit crab is molting or need another shell they can easily switch.
Hiding spots- Hermit crabs want to climb and hide and explore, it’s good to get them places to wonder around.
Play sand- safest sand for them to dig and lay in, other sand can be extremely toxic. It can clump up in there gills witch they need to breath.
Sea sponge- needed so they can drink/bathe without drowning. If you get a normal sea sponge, it can kill then due to cleaning chemicals.
Eco earth- also for them to dig and lay in. It’s extremely helpful when molting there shell. Only use a light layer of this in the tank.
20 gal tank- when having hermit crabs, they get very stressed. In small spaces they get stressed, therefore it’s good to have a good tank. Each hermit crab means 10 gallons. So if you have two hermit crabs, get 20 gallons.
Heating pad- Hermit crabs are cold blooded, they need heat. They are used to the heat in the tropical habitat. When you get your heating pad, put it on the back of your tank. This will give them all the heat they need. Keep it at 70-80 degrees. At all times keep it at least to 74. Nothing more nothing less.
so for the record, the minimum amount of substrate for hermit crabs is actually 6 inches OR about 4x as deep as your largest hermit crab is tall, whichever is deepest. my little guy is tiny, so 4-5 inches would actually be 4x as deep BUT I have 6 inches of substrate since that's the minimum. and for jumbos, they can need as much as 12 inches of substrate.
also it's generally good to stay away from pellets, since they have preservatives, artificial flavors, etc. I'd totally recommend the basic diet from hermitcrabpatch.com, it's all natural and it really covers all the different food groups that they need. and then it's great to add stuff on top of that as well, that's where I get most of my food. also worm castings are an unexpected favorite and have lots of great shit in them (haha I'm hilarious), so just throwing that out there since I don't think most people would think to put that in there. also hermitgrub on etsy has some great stuff, including foraging mixes/litters to put around the tank. it's good food and fun for the crabs. :)
my crab always refused pellets anyways (he loves anything and everything coconut though) so I had to get other stuff anyways, which worked out nutrition-wise. but when I first got him I didn't know what food exactly to get...so I bought one of every type of hermit crab food/treat they had at the petco...and he refused almost all of it. I'm still stuck with different pellets and stuff that are mostly full and I should really just toss them. it's a great way to learn what your animal actually likes since they're all different, but maybe not the most cost efficient. XD
This helps me so much decades I just got a hermit crab so thanks:)
where did you get the water bowls?
Carsyn Russell ... pet smart many years ago 💗
Hey. I got my crabs today. Crabcakes and Seaerchin. Followed all your advice. Can you tell me if I should mist them? If so what kind of water. Please get back to me soon. 😘 I’m your biggest fan😁🤗
I've seen on other sites to give them Cheyenne pepper turmeric and oranges. What's your thoughts on these? Also pool's deep enough to fully submerge.
...coconut can be more than a 'desert' for coconut. You don't have to worry about them having too much sweet. They'll eat fruit peels. They love fruit and decaying matter like wood. They like rocks with algae/moss growing on them and dead leaves.
Cucumber and bell peppers are both fruits actually... So is zucchini
And tomatoes
True but wouldvyou put those items in a fruit salad
with the salt water... you have it in a plastic bottle... don't plastic bottles leak chemicals into the water?
Eliza Perkovich ... I don't think it's a problem, everything they consume in captivity comes out of plastic. Maybe if the saltwater was left in the sun then yea :) xo 💗
My hermit crab's favorites are bell peppers and scrambled eggs. :) When I give them veggies, they hide their petstore pellets and try to make me give them more fruits and veggies. Sneaky guys...
I have a very large hermit crab that I believe could be 25 years old. I have had him/her for 4 1/2 years. I guess I have done mostly the right thing, but I get panicked in the summer. How do I make sure he's cool enough? I do freeze water (dechlorinated) in plastic bottles and I put the fresh and salt water in the refrigerator, but his area still gets very hot. I like your videos very much, they have been quite helpful. I would appreciate some advice on this. Thank you.
I’m getting a hermit crab today!I saw hermit crabs at petco (not raging on petco they may of been sick when they got them) and they where miserable and sick
Are American crabs different to English hermit ones
This is so helpful I watched a different video and they just spit every food a hermit can eat but didn’t say when or how much I can feed 😂💕💕
How often do u change the pellets? PS love ur hermie vids pls make more!🐚🦀
Rocco The Linnie ... every other day :)
I got my hermit cab food I just got it I only have one Idk if I should get another one and also can they have a banana
Absolutely love your videos
Lindsay Conner ... thank you! Xo 💗🐹🦀
I just got my hermit crabs today and two are already in molt my other one is not eating! What do I do?!
Stevey_Fili .... if you just got them, then they may not be in molt may just be burried... give them time and don't touch them.. hermit crabs get stressed out veryyyyy easily ESP when moved to a new tank. Let them be and keep the water and food fresh and even if they are molting they will be ok just may be burried a couple weeks. Keep it warm and moist and if you see the shed exoskeleton skin don't remove it they need to eat it for calcium 💗
I have a hermit crab who is to big for his shell but refuses to go into a new one and I am not gamma force it so what should I do
Can't I just put water from the regular bottles we drink at home so I don't have to dechlorinate it etc?
I think in Thailand people don’t really give their pet hermit crab veggies and fruits cuz there’s flies and bugs everywhere that lay eggs and the veggies and fruits. I am just tired about hermit crabs. Does anyone here in the comment section live in Thailand and have this kinda problem???
Put a lid on their tank. That should be an easy fix.
There are also people that hate the salt water glub solution from All Things Living and don't recommend it.
Have you tried the organic all natural hermit crab food yet on Amazon? I got 21 packs of it all for under 30 dollars which is like an year’s worth of supply : )
Currently binge watching hermit crab videos
Can you also feed your hermit crab peanuts and greenpepper?
I really loved the video😍
I have a 20 gallon tank and I have been giving my hermit crabs verities of vegetables but they won’t eat. Please reply, I don’t want them to die. 🙏
Thanks for the info Lori! I recently got some and you helped me. If covid was not here I would meet you
I just found a hermit crab on the beach. It's very big and looks like a spider. Doesnt come out much
They are tropical. So, for the most part, anything you can find the beach or rainforest is safe.
Thank you for this tip! This is the best tip i will remember.
So change the fresh water daily. What about the Salt water? As for food: Do you just dump the whole food dish of what’s left after 24 hours and then put in new food? How high should the water level be for the crabs safety?
My crabs only eat 2 things, fish food and blueberries! We have introduced them to so much new things. Would they eat dried oatmeal
hello... my son won a hermit crab...
the only thing i don't understand is about the sponge ...do i soak it in fresh water and put it in the tank.? if you could please answer me thanks...😊
maria garcia ... neither, sponges cling to bacteria, so just put the dechlorinated fresh water and saltwater in separate shallow bowls, and their food in another dish, should have 3 separate dishes for 2 types of water and food with no sponges 💗✌🏻☀️🦀
Littlelotti's Hartland
THANK YOU SO MUCH😊😉
OKAY I'LL DO THAT👍👍👌👌
That's an amazing tank!! Thanks for all the in-depth info.
Hi lori. I need help. Im currently raising 3 hermit crabs and they are from the sea. Im not so sure how to prepare the tank. But your videos have helped me alot! Should i seperate them?
My hermit crab like the dried veggies they also like vegetables but the only thing they eat is veggies so I provide them lots of different veggies I try to feed them pellets and things like that but the refused to eat it for a treat I give them mashed pineapple and mango
My Crabby babies love organic unsweetened coconut flakes
they are so cute, I have 13 of them and/but they live is water
My hermit crabs always hide in their shells when I get close to the tank. Is this because I’m not treating them right or because they haven’t really been exposed to people?
I got a Hermit Crab for the first time a couple days ago but I don't know where to get the salt water and I only have one crab and I heard they don't live long alone so I don't know what to do:(
I have a question. I am going to get hermit crabs from a pet store when I go to the beach, and the car ride home will be about 4 hours long , I will pack hermit crabs food and dry veggies and fruits, and I will give him a spray form the spray bottle every couple hours. Will it be safe for the hermit crab?
Do All things Living have an e-store ? I would love to get my boys some treats since in my country the feeding options for hermit crabs are pretty limited,even it is rare to find some food dedicated to them specifically. In local stores they even suggest feeding them on vegetable only,since hermits are not common to own...i don't want them to feel sick.
Bianca Fabová ... hello! I would check Amazon!!! Or petco.com! Surely they will ship to you! Good luck! Also petsmart.com too! Xoxo 💗🐹💗🐢💗🦀
I have a hermie named Pinchy but over spring break I'm buying a few crabs from the painted shell industry beacause my shell collection has a lot of Turbo shells in it so they will change quickly. how do u get over molting? i get soooooo worried.
This really helped im saving up for wverything i need also do ur hermit crabs need lights ?
You can order fmr hermit crab food on Amazon.