@@luceleaf What? Hermits are prey animals and them being around a dog will be stressful them. Please dont have it near, or dont get one at all. Plus your dog could think its a toy or food, i never have any of my small pets around my pitbull. It’s not because shes aggressive but dogs will be dogs and try to eat/play with small things.. roughly
Woah I had no clue they could change sex, I’m currently binge watching your videos to learn more about the new hermit crabs I have bought, your vids are super helpful ☺️
This is random but.....i was just on your website and read y'alls story..girl you got some amazing genes. I've only seen a handful of your vids but I seriously thought you were roughly the same age as the blonde girl....never once did I think you were her Mother! I love this channel and my crabs would love the tanks at your house!
I can’t believe you haven’t hit 1 million subscribers yet when you guys have the best videos! I have had my crabbies for about 2 months now and I’ve been using this channel for education since before I got them!
Awe thank you so much Presley! This is such a sweet compliment! We hope the word continues to spread and more people get the correct information on how to care for their hermies!
I’m so glad I found your channel! I’m a new crabby daddy of two adorable hermit crabs and I’ve learned so much already from you! Your video on what shells to buy was SO informative! I will be placing an order from the shell store tomorrow, just need to measure the shells they are currently in so I get the right ones for them to grow into ♥️ Thank you 🙏🏼
Hi, I'm going to be a first time crab owner tommorow! I've been patiently waiting to to rescue off Craigslist 🙂 I'm super excited and have enjoyed and appreciated your videos to help me prepare. You mentioned in a Q&A video you have crabs in your classroom. That's where mine will live after ppsd quarantine. I'd love to see a video or article or something geared towards teachers. Like- what do you over the weekend? What about long breaks? How does your school setup and routine differ from your at home? Thanks for everything!!
Hi K Tex! I'm so sorry that I missed this message. We try to respond a lot sooner than now. So, this year (Covid-19) I haven't had my crabs at school with me. I brought them home last spring when school was canceled. I didn't take them back this year because I was afraid school would be canceled again and I didn't want to have to move them again. In a NORMAL school year, I leave them in my classroom all year and summer. I live close to my school and I have access to my room year round. I have filtered pools, so that make it possible. I also use a lot of foraging foods during the weekends and holidays. I also have a thermostat on my tank that has wifi and connects to my phone so that if something ever gets too high/low, I get an alarm. My tank lights are on a timer so that when I am not at school they still get their 12 hour day/night cycle. I hope this helps!
Awesome! Thanks for doing your research before purchasing! You are already ahead of most of us! Welcome to Crab Central Station, we are so glad you have joined us on your journey! We have a ton of great content to help you. We also link a ton of great resources in the description of our videos.
Hello! Just recently got two hermit crabs. I originally was just gonna get one but I watched your other video about their care and ya'll talked about how hermit crabs are social and need a buddy so i went ahead and got two instead. I already have a enclosure for them at home with the dirt and sand needed aswell as a drinking bowl but today i got the heat pad for the back of the enclosure aswell as a another bowl for salt water swimming. Aswell as some extra shells. Sadly the only pet store around here that had hermit crabs only sold them in the painted shells so I'm hopeing they'll move into the unpainted ones naturally. I bought 3 empty shells but I have 6 or 7 at home aswell. They're pretty small rn so I'll probably only put the smaller shells in. This isn't my first time owning hermit crabs. I had three as a child that sadly didnt make it from lack of care- I was a dumb kid but I wanna tackle caring for them again as a responsible adult this time. No names yet but after watching this and learning they can change sex I'm not gonna dwell on the gender of the names lol or I can pick a name that's Unisex that way it fits no matter what gender they transition to :3 thanks for the formative videos!
Welcome aboard Crab Central Station! We're so glad you are here on this journey with us! It sure sounds like you have a great start!!! Keep up the good work!
Hi Darcy! It's Jessy Stoneroad 😁 I have a suggestion to also do a short video on the other way to tell if boy/girl....Pleopods! (I think that's how you spell it lol)
@@CrabCentralStation yes! That would be awesome. Pleopods is how I tell the sex of my crabs because they change shells more than giving me the opportunity to look at their underside
I sadly was given two hermit crabs as a present and I had absolutely no knowledge of them, so when I put them in their tank, one of them buried themselves. Now that I now know a lot more about hermit crabs thanks to you, I know they definitely need a tank upgrade but how can I do that without digging up the hermit crab?
Yay! We are so glad our videos are helping you! Unfortunately you can't upgrade until all your crabs surface. It's not safe to dig them up. They sure will love their bigger tank though! You can set the tank up and move them over as they surface.
Hi my hermit crab has not surfaced in over 2 months!! But I just checked by pulling the tank out and looking on the bottom and it’s down there moving around … I have 2 hermies and I only see one late nights early morning and the one just stays at the bottom … that’s why I looked at this video wondering if maybe that’s what females do? I’m so confused why it won’t surface and how the heck it’s still alive when it’s not eating
I gotten 3 hermits Wednesday and I'm slowly adding to their tank as i couldn't find more substrate or a thamomiter.. they been hiding. 2 are visible but underneath things and I can't find the 3rd, I don't think he would be buryed because I don't think it's deep enough as it was only 1 small bag of Substrate for a 30 gallon tank. I do plan getting more and other things for them to climb. I got a cute Log and a Coconut for them to hide in.. what else would you recommend me to get for them to climb on and go in thanks in Advance
Hi Kaitlyn. First, make sure the small bag of substrate you have in the tank is not calcium or calci sand. That stuff turns into a cement like substance when it gets wet and hardens the crab into his/her shell. You want play sand (that you put in a Childs sand box) from a home improvement store like Home Depot or Lowes. It is about $5.00 for a 50 pound bag. You will need 3 of those bags for your 30 gallon tank. You will also need 1 and 1/2 brick of eco earth, or a bang and a half if you rather buy the bags. Then, you can start to add your decor and climbing structures. I suggest natural safe wood like cork rounds, mopani wood, grape wood, Cholla logs. They also like to climb plants. You can use fake ones from the aquarium department of PetCo or Walmart. You can also find fake plastic plants at places like Hobby Lobby. Check out our videos on basic hermit crab care, food 101, Heat and Humidity, basic water pools... those will all help you get set up for success.
I have three, and I haven't checked them yet, but they'll still have their names even if they turn out to be girls 😂 Joshua Jr, Eminem, and Sir Senator High Shadow Wizard Nuclear Bomb will always be themselves
My crab just molted and I was gonna check the molted skin if thats possible but I guess ill have to wait until it's completely finished his "hardening"
@@CrabCentralStation yeah I had taken the big claw out bc it was rly cool, I wasnt sure if they ate it. But I checked yesterday and there was only like a couple exo legs there
hello i had a question for yall. my tank is just not getting the temp it needs.. i have tried alot of things 1 my UTH is the full length of my tank and ends just above the substrate. 2 i insulated it with cardboard wrapped in tinfoil. 3 i cover with a blanket at night. one more thing to note i dont live in a cold place it never snows in winter. so i dont know why it wont get up to the temp i need.
Sounds like you're doing everything right. Where is your Guage located? What kind of Guage (analog or digital)? How old is it? If new and digital, did you calibrate it?
@@CrabCentralStation yes thankyou. my gauge is located near the back of my tank above the substrate on a flat rock. it is the acurite kind. it is new and i did not calibrate it. i have started putting a blanket on it during the day as well ( they have a aquarium fish light so they get the 12 hour cycle. ) and that has brought the temp up to about 77. i just want to be able to see my little crabbies i mean that the whole point right!?! anyway thank you for responding! :)
It just depends on how much hair they have on their legs if they have a lot of hair on their legs that means it’s a boy, but if they barely have any, that means it’s a girl
I have a question! So your supposed to keep them in groups right? But do they breed if it’s a female and male- sorry if it seems like a dumb question I just don’t want a lot of crabs😅
Most crabs will not breed in captivity. However, any time you have a female and male together there is a chance they could breed. To raise them is very hard work and can not be done on their own. So, you don’t have to worry about having a bunch of baby crabs.
I don’t want to buy pet store crabs and contribute to the wild capturing of them but one of mine has passed away so now I just have one so I don’t know what to do now. There are none in marketplace or Craigslist that need homes. They were my brothers but he wasn’t taking care of them so now the one left is mine.
Hello you have been seeing a lot of my comments lately? My hermit crabs are acting very weird so if something happens to them I am planing to adopt a baby hermit crab from you!
The clear ball is actually a bird treat toy. We found it at PetsMart. We took the metal chain off, filled it with crab safe treats, and tossed it in the tank for extra enrichment. They love it!
Nothing to worry about. Hermit Crabs can chirp,but not all of them do. It spooked me a little when one of my crabs started chirping at 2a.m. Yeah, it woke me up! I don't know why they do that. Just a "crab thang", I guess!
Hello do you think 2 bags of eco earth and one bag of sand would be enough to fill a 40 gallon breeder? I plan on getting one in a few months. Oh did you loose power I know it was bad in Texas in Ohio we got 2 - 3 feet of snow.
Hi! You will need 1 50lb bag of sand per 10 gallons of tank. So for a 40 gallon tank, you will need 4 bags of sand. You should have enough eco earth with those bags but it will be hard to tell if you have the right ratio unless you put the substrate in one cup at a time. You can do 5 cups (or whatever container you want to use) of the sand and then 1 of the eco earth.
The best thing I can say is to give them time, move slowly, let them be crabs , stay out of their tank as much as possible. They gain trust over time. Some crabs are naturally more social than others, we have noticed that with our colony. Smelly Cat is very social and active while Rachel scurries away at first glance.
The why is easier to answer - survival through procreation. We have a closed environment in captivity. If we have all males or all females, there is no way to procreate to continue life. Therefore, it is believed by some, that through the molt process a crab will generate the sex organs of the "missing" or "needed" gender. Hermit crabs often regenerate a missing limb, even an eye stalk during molt, so it's not entirely unthinkable that they can change genders if needed. This is definitely a debatable topic in the hermit crab community. However, I know several people that are scientifically tracking their crabs and have proof that their crab changed gender. Super cool animals!
@@CrabCentralStation Oh, didnt know that.. tbh i trust you because you’re the one that has owned them for years. Guess ill have to give my crabs unisex names 🤔
I need help so my hermit crab isnt moving its been 8 hours and she is still in the same position im freaking out and i have no clue what to do i cant tell if she is died or dying someone please respond i scared i just hope she is ok :(
Is there a smell in the tank like dead fish? If there is no bad small, she is probably just chilling 😎. They are nocturnal and move around more at night. Also check your heat and humidity. They should be 75°f and 75%. If it is too cold or too low humidity they can become less active.
@@luckyclover9131 it's not the best long term solution. I am not familiar how well a plastic tub will handle the heat. That is an "at your own risk" decision. It would be best to get a glass aquarium.
You don’t know how relieved I am to have found this channel. I know tons about dogs..... almost nothing about hermit crabs.
Yay! We are so glad our channel is helpful! Thanks for watching!
Omg same here, I’m planning on getting one to be a lil companion for my golden retriever
Lulu, you're getting a hermit crab to be a companion for your golden?
@@luceleaf What? Hermits are prey animals and them being around a dog will be stressful them. Please dont have it near, or dont get one at all. Plus your dog could think its a toy or food, i never have any of my small pets around my pitbull. It’s not because shes aggressive but dogs will be dogs and try to eat/play with small things.. roughly
Same… I have 2 dogs and just got a hermit crab, and know nothing about it. 😳
Woah I had no clue they could change sex, I’m currently binge watching your videos to learn more about the new hermit crabs I have bought, your vids are super helpful ☺️
Crazy, right! These truly are amazing little creatures! I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos and finding them helpful! Thanks for watching!
This is random but.....i was just on your website and read y'alls story..girl you got some amazing genes. I've only seen a handful of your vids but I seriously thought you were roughly the same age as the blonde girl....never once did I think you were her Mother! I love this channel and my crabs would love the tanks at your house!
Oh goodness! You are too kind! Thank you for your compliment! This has been such a fun journey with my daughters. Thank you for supporting us!
What?! I have not realised! I was sure you are around same age, too! You look absolutely glowing!
@@aleksandra909 oh goodness... y'all are too sweet! Thanks for making me smile 😃😊🙂
I can’t believe you haven’t hit 1 million subscribers yet when you guys have the best videos! I have had my crabbies for about 2 months now and I’ve been using this channel for education since before I got them!
Awe thank you so much Presley! This is such a sweet compliment! We hope the word continues to spread and more people get the correct information on how to care for their hermies!
Hi crab central stations it’s me again I found someone adopting near me I might be getting that hermit crab very excited thank you for the information
AWESOME!!!
I’m so glad I found your channel! I’m a new crabby daddy of two adorable hermit crabs and I’ve learned so much already from you! Your video on what shells to buy was SO informative! I will be placing an order from the shell store tomorrow, just need to measure the shells they are currently in so I get the right ones for them to grow into ♥️
Thank you 🙏🏼
Awesome! Welcome to the crabby life 😅! We are so glad our videos are helpful to you! Thanks for watching!
Ummm…😳 wow that is soooo interesting. The more and more I watch you videos the more fascinated I become! Crabs are amazing!
Aren’t they!!!! We couldn’t agree more!!!
Hi, I'm going to be a first time crab owner tommorow! I've been patiently waiting to to rescue off Craigslist 🙂 I'm super excited and have enjoyed and appreciated your videos to help me prepare. You mentioned in a Q&A video you have crabs in your classroom. That's where mine will live after ppsd quarantine. I'd love to see a video or article or something geared towards teachers. Like- what do you over the weekend? What about long breaks? How does your school setup and routine differ from your at home? Thanks for everything!!
Hi K Tex! I'm so sorry that I missed this message. We try to respond a lot sooner than now. So, this year (Covid-19) I haven't had my crabs at school with me. I brought them home last spring when school was canceled. I didn't take them back this year because I was afraid school would be canceled again and I didn't want to have to move them again. In a NORMAL school year, I leave them in my classroom all year and summer. I live close to my school and I have access to my room year round. I have filtered pools, so that make it possible. I also use a lot of foraging foods during the weekends and holidays. I also have a thermostat on my tank that has wifi and connects to my phone so that if something ever gets too high/low, I get an alarm. My tank lights are on a timer so that when I am not at school they still get their 12 hour day/night cycle. I hope this helps!
thanks so much! I really needed this! I'm thinking of getting hermit crabs very soon!
Awesome! Thanks for doing your research before purchasing! You are already ahead of most of us! Welcome to Crab Central Station, we are so glad you have joined us on your journey! We have a ton of great content to help you. We also link a ton of great resources in the description of our videos.
I can’t wait to get my new tank me and my sisters hermit crabs are gonna live together :D *your tank is awsome*
I am not sure how I missed this video, this video is very helpful and I enjoy all your videos you all make with your hermit crabs
Thanks for watching!
Hello! Just recently got two hermit crabs. I originally was just gonna get one but I watched your other video about their care and ya'll talked about how hermit crabs are social and need a buddy so i went ahead and got two instead. I already have a enclosure for them at home with the dirt and sand needed aswell as a drinking bowl but today i got the heat pad for the back of the enclosure aswell as a another bowl for salt water swimming. Aswell as some extra shells. Sadly the only pet store around here that had hermit crabs only sold them in the painted shells so I'm hopeing they'll move into the unpainted ones naturally. I bought 3 empty shells but I have 6 or 7 at home aswell. They're pretty small rn so I'll probably only put the smaller shells in. This isn't my first time owning hermit crabs. I had three as a child that sadly didnt make it from lack of care- I was a dumb kid but I wanna tackle caring for them again as a responsible adult this time. No names yet but after watching this and learning they can change sex I'm not gonna dwell on the gender of the names lol or I can pick a name that's Unisex that way it fits no matter what gender they transition to :3 thanks for the formative videos!
Welcome aboard Crab Central Station! We're so glad you are here on this journey with us! It sure sounds like you have a great start!!! Keep up the good work!
I never cared about the "official" gender of my crabs, I just decide what I feel like their gender is when I adopt them
That's how we picked names too... our sweet E momma is Gunther and her mate, the daddy, is Monica! 🤣
I have a Vladimir, Joseph, and Nikita (boy). I have no idea what their genders are but I would guess that at least one is a female.
That meme had me dead
Right! Perfect!
I’ve had them for nearly 2 years and I had no idea they could change sex! Glad I chose gender neutral names.
Yep! Pretty cool animals!
This is really cool! Crazy they can change their gender after a molt.
Hermit Crabs are so COOL!
Hi Darcy! It's Jessy Stoneroad 😁 I have a suggestion to also do a short video on the other way to tell if boy/girl....Pleopods! (I think that's how you spell it lol)
We thought about talking about those too! Maybe in a breeding video where we can introduce what they are used for. 😁
@@CrabCentralStation yes! That would be awesome. Pleopods is how I tell the sex of my crabs because they change shells more than giving me the opportunity to look at their underside
I sadly was given two hermit crabs as a present and I had absolutely no knowledge of them, so when I put them in their tank, one of them buried themselves. Now that I now know a lot more about hermit crabs thanks to you, I know they definitely need a tank upgrade but how can I do that without digging up the hermit crab?
Yay! We are so glad our videos are helping you! Unfortunately you can't upgrade until all your crabs surface. It's not safe to dig them up. They sure will love their bigger tank though! You can set the tank up and move them over as they surface.
@@CrabCentralStation Thank you so much!!
Hi my hermit crab has not surfaced in over 2 months!! But I just checked by pulling the tank out and looking on the bottom and it’s down there moving around … I have 2 hermies and I only see one late nights early morning and the one just stays at the bottom … that’s why I looked at this video wondering if maybe that’s what females do? I’m so confused why it won’t surface and how the heck it’s still alive when it’s not eating
This seems interesting
I gotten 3 hermits Wednesday and I'm slowly adding to their tank as i couldn't find more substrate or a thamomiter.. they been hiding. 2 are visible but underneath things and I can't find the 3rd, I don't think he would be buryed because I don't think it's deep enough as it was only 1 small bag of Substrate for a 30 gallon tank. I do plan getting more and other things for them to climb. I got a cute Log and a Coconut for them to hide in.. what else would you recommend me to get for them to climb on and go in thanks in Advance
Hi Kaitlyn. First, make sure the small bag of substrate you have in the tank is not calcium or calci sand. That stuff turns into a cement like substance when it gets wet and hardens the crab into his/her shell. You want play sand (that you put in a Childs sand box) from a home improvement store like Home Depot or Lowes. It is about $5.00 for a 50 pound bag. You will need 3 of those bags for your 30 gallon tank. You will also need 1 and 1/2 brick of eco earth, or a bang and a half if you rather buy the bags. Then, you can start to add your decor and climbing structures. I suggest natural safe wood like cork rounds, mopani wood, grape wood, Cholla logs. They also like to climb plants. You can use fake ones from the aquarium department of PetCo or Walmart. You can also find fake plastic plants at places like Hobby Lobby. Check out our videos on basic hermit crab care, food 101, Heat and Humidity, basic water pools... those will all help you get set up for success.
Can you make a vid on how to make a hermit tank look like decor in the main area of your home!
That's a fun idea! I'll have to put some thought into this! Thanks!
I am excited because I don`t have anuf room in my room for a 30-40 gallon. But I have plenty in the main area in my house!
🙂
Thanks it helped a lot 👍
My crab Sheldon is actually a girl so now she is Shelly
Perfect!
It’s funny cuz I’ve always just assumed mine was a boy and the other a girl, they both ended up being girls 😂
...for now... one may change sex, you never know!
Is this is this normal cuz my hermit crab isn't usually out when it's in its tank but it's always out when I'm holding it
I have three, and I haven't checked them yet, but they'll still have their names even if they turn out to be girls 😂 Joshua Jr, Eminem, and Sir Senator High Shadow Wizard Nuclear Bomb will always be themselves
My crab just molted and I was gonna check the molted skin if thats possible but I guess ill have to wait until it's completely finished his "hardening"
The crab should eat the molted exo. Sometimes they don't eat the big claw... but most if it should be consumed.
@@CrabCentralStation yeah I had taken the big claw out bc it was rly cool, I wasnt sure if they ate it. But I checked yesterday and there was only like a couple exo legs there
hello i had a question for yall. my tank is just not getting the temp it needs.. i have tried alot of things
1 my UTH is the full length of my tank and ends just above the substrate.
2 i insulated it with cardboard wrapped in tinfoil.
3 i cover with a blanket at night.
one more thing to note i dont live in a cold place it never snows in winter. so i dont know why it wont get up to the temp i need.
Sounds like you're doing everything right. Where is your Guage located? What kind of Guage (analog or digital)? How old is it? If new and digital, did you calibrate it?
@@CrabCentralStation yes thankyou. my gauge is located near the back of my tank above the substrate on a flat rock. it is the acurite kind. it is new and i did not calibrate it. i have started putting a blanket on it during the day as well ( they have a aquarium fish light so they get the 12 hour cycle. ) and that has brought the temp up to about 77. i just want to be able to see my little crabbies i mean that the whole point right!?! anyway thank you for responding! :)
I never knew that hermies could change sex! That surprised me XD
Aren't our hermit crabs the coolest! 😁
thanks
Thanks for watching!
yeah
So do you have a boy or girl?
It just depends on how much hair they have on their legs if they have a lot of hair on their legs that means it’s a boy, but if they barely have any, that means it’s a girl
Pls more videos like this!!!!!
How do I get my crab to show there third set of legs so I can see I don’t wanna tress them out
Best way is to wait until they are climbing near the glass.
I have a question! So your supposed to keep them in groups right? But do they breed if it’s a female and male- sorry if it seems like a dumb question I just don’t want a lot of crabs😅
Most crabs will not breed in captivity. However, any time you have a female and male together there is a chance they could breed. To raise them is very hard work and can not be done on their own. So, you don’t have to worry about having a bunch of baby crabs.
@@CrabCentralStation Thank you !! I was a bit worried about that :)
I don’t want to buy pet store crabs and contribute to the wild capturing of them but one of mine has passed away so now I just have one so I don’t know what to do now. There are none in marketplace or Craigslist that need homes. They were my brothers but he wasn’t taking care of them so now the one left is mine.
www.lhcos.org has an adoption program. Check it out!
@@CrabCentralStation thank you
Hello you have been seeing a lot of my comments lately? My hermit crabs are acting very weird so if something happens to them I am planing to adopt a baby hermit crab from you!
Great! Make sure to fill out your adoption certificate through this website
www. lhcos.org
I have hermit crabs and I tried using this method and 1 of them only has 1.what does that mean?
Hermit crabs can change sex over their lifetime, so it could be that your crab is doing just that!
I have a boy and one that I haven’t been able to check yet
Yay!
What is the ball the hermit crab is playing with in your most recent video and where did you get it
The clear ball is actually a bird treat toy. We found it at PetsMart. We took the metal chain off, filled it with crab safe treats, and tossed it in the tank for extra enrichment. They love it!
Thank you
You’re very welcome! Glad our videos can help you on your journey!
I’m having trouble knowing which one of my hermit crabs are which! They switch shells every day! Idk how to tell them apart! :((
That is common with hermit crabs.
Please help me my hermit crab is chirping. He has a pass, but he is constantly chirping right now.
Nothing to worry about. Hermit Crabs can chirp,but not all of them do. It spooked me a little when one of my crabs started chirping at 2a.m. Yeah, it woke me up! I don't know why they do that. Just a "crab thang", I guess!
Hello do you think 2 bags of eco earth and one bag of sand would be enough to fill a 40 gallon breeder? I plan on getting one in a few months.
Oh did you loose power I know it was bad in Texas in Ohio we got 2 - 3 feet of snow.
Hi! You will need 1 50lb bag of sand per 10 gallons of tank. So for a 40 gallon tank, you will need 4 bags of sand. You should have enough eco earth with those bags but it will be hard to tell if you have the right ratio unless you put the substrate in one cup at a time. You can do 5 cups (or whatever container you want to use) of the sand and then 1 of the eco earth.
Thank you! ❤️
@@CrabCentralStation thank you! That was very helpful and I’ll keep that in mind when saving up!
You’re welcome! Feel free to ask any questions you have along the way 😊
If you know any way to get a hermit to trust you THREW the glass i would love to know!
The best thing I can say is to give them time, move slowly, let them be crabs , stay out of their tank as much as possible. They gain trust over time. Some crabs are naturally more social than others, we have noticed that with our colony. Smelly Cat is very social and active while Rachel scurries away at first glance.
I have a hermit crab
Great Video!!!!
Thank you Happy Hermits!
Why and how could they change their gender after a molt
The why is easier to answer - survival through procreation. We have a closed environment in captivity. If we have all males or all females, there is no way to procreate to continue life. Therefore, it is believed by some, that through the molt process a crab will generate the sex organs of the "missing" or "needed" gender. Hermit crabs often regenerate a missing limb, even an eye stalk during molt, so it's not entirely unthinkable that they can change genders if needed. This is definitely a debatable topic in the hermit crab community. However, I know several people that are scientifically tracking their crabs and have proof that their crab changed gender. Super cool animals!
I googled if they can change their gender but it said they aren’t capable of it… is it true?
We are trying to prove it! We believe that they can change gender but scientists don’t
@@CrabCentralStation Oh, didnt know that.. tbh i trust you because you’re the one that has owned them for years. Guess ill have to give my crabs unisex names 🤔
I just got a carb and named it pedro and I think I just found out he’s a girl HAHAHA but you know Pedro can be a girls name too
could you do a tank give away? 20-50 gallon!
Or more.....
That's a fun idea!
Yeah mine doesn’t have a lid so I’m going to have to get a new one
My crabs are two boys skittle was a girl but now a boy and cyan was always a boy
That's so cool!
I need help so my hermit crab isnt moving its been 8 hours and she is still in the same position im freaking out and i have no clue what to do i cant tell if she is died or dying someone please respond i scared i just hope she is ok :(
Is there a smell in the tank like dead fish? If there is no bad small, she is probably just chilling 😎. They are nocturnal and move around more at night. Also check your heat and humidity. They should be 75°f and 75%. If it is too cold or too low humidity they can become less active.
@@CrabCentralStation ok it doesnt smell like dead fish but am i aloud to put a heat pad under a plasic container?
No, the under the tank heater needs to go on the back of the tank/tub above the substrate level.
@@CrabCentralStation ok so i can still use a heater for a plasic container
@@luckyclover9131 it's not the best long term solution. I am not familiar how well a plastic tub will handle the heat. That is an "at your own risk" decision. It would be best to get a glass aquarium.
Hi I’m molly and I just got a UA-cam Chanel instpired by crab central station it’s called hermit crab haven
That’s awesome! Congrats! We will check it out’
I’m so interested if you are in a business dealing with hermit crabs?
Nope! Just a family that set out to educate and advocate about Hermit Crabs!
@@CrabCentralStation Well you gals do an amazing job, I’ve pretty much learned all I know from you and a few other resources. Thank You!
@@daltonwade9441 that is wonderful! Thank you so much!
Now I know I have a male and 2 females👍👍
Great!
3:30 🤣🤣
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i got a boy and girl
Awesome!
I got a girl
Yay!!!!!
My pet hermit crab is a male
Awesome!
I just gave all my crabs guy names lol.
LOL! We seemed to name almost all of our the opposite sex. Oh well!
HERMIT CRABS CAN BE TRANS?????? htat means oso much to me omg
Hermit crabs..... they're the best!
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