My Hermit Crab Left its SHELL! What Do I Do? || Naked Hermit Crab Help
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Help my hermit crab is naked! My hermit crab left its shell! What do I do for my naked hermit crab? Why did my crab leave its shell? How do I get my crab back in its shell? This video will walk you through a step by step process to help your naked crab get back in a shell.
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I watched this a couple of months ago just in case I may run into this situation and I'm glad I did because unfortunately, that happened today and I think this may have saved my crab's life.
Yay! I'm so happy to hear that your hermit crab is ok and that our video helped!
@@CrabCentralStation Yeah at least I hope he is. He went down to molt about a month or so ago and I moved house while he was doing that so I wonder if that threw him off with the sudden temp change, even though I did everything within my power to keep the tank warm. After the month was up he came back up super pale and lethargic and despite the large menu that was supposed to help him he showed no interest and buried himself again, I have another crab that digs a lot and he was in a close spot underneath the substrate so I wonder if he scared the other one out of the shell maybe?
Same here
Thank you so much for sharing this. I just adopted two lovely purple pinchers yesterday, and this morning, one of them had left its shell. I followed the steps, went to graduation, came back home and he was back in his shell!!
Great! We're so glad the video was helpful!
Thank you so much! I just completed these steps for my hermit crab, and my hermit crab successfully returned back to his shell. This video was such a great help! Thanks again! 😊
Yay! So glad it was able to help
None of my crabs have done this before but if it ever does happen I will always remember this video thank you for the advice
Awesome! It's always good to educate yourself and be prepared for emergencies! Good job!
Thank you so much for posting this! Peeked in and saw that one of my little dudes was out of his shell yesterday afternoon....I panicked initially but then remembered this video and knew just what to do. He’s back into the shell now, happy and safe thanks to this.
YES!!! I love success stories! Thanks for sharing. I'm so glad your crabie is back in his shell.
@@CrabCentralStation Me too! We actually got him and two of his buddies at a little beach shop for my 4 year old a couple weeks ago, then found your videos after searching how to care for them and found several videos on how they were sourced and I felt just awful. After getting to know them, I’ve come to realize that they actually have feelings and personalities! They have come to trust me and will peek out now snd don’t get scared as easily. They’ll eat in front of me now too, and come up to the glass and chill with me. Lol. When I discovered that Lizzie had left her shell, I nearly panicked! But remembered what to do, and had my supplies readily available. When I laid the spoon down to scoop him up, he climbed on and worked with me to get him up on the spoon. Then covered him up with his two choices and original shell, and he chose to go back into his original shell...once he was back into the tank with his buddies, he started checking out other shells at the shop...so I’m guessing he’s going to change soon. I added some more options to help him make up his mind too. And yes he’s a he named “Lizzie” 🤦🏻♀️ Named by my four year old bc his original shell has a lizard painted on it. The only options they have for new shells are natural, so I’m really hoping that he changes soon. The other two already have. Just waiting on Lizzie to make up his lil crabby mind. Lol 😂
Ahhh ok so my hermie got out of his shell this morning but I had swim practice so I couldnt help him there and then so when I got back I saw your video and he got back in his shell. This video was super helpful and saved my crab's life! I just subscribed bc your channel is super informational and helpful, Thank you!
Yay! So glad he went back into his shell!
One of our crabs came out of the shell about 10 minutes ago and my husband told me to look and see if there were any videos on what to do if this happens, and yours was the first to pop up. Oscar is looking very weak and I'm not sure if this will work, but I'm praying it does. We've had our crabs for almost a year, and are trying to get their tank upgraded because they need more space and a few things we couldn't get right away. Thank you for this very informative and encouraging video. Keep your fingers crossed for us.
I need an update please tell me he made it.
Omg I know this was made 2 years ago but this happened to me yesterday and I did not think anything of it but then it was still not in a Shell today. So I looked it up and you saved my crabs life now he is safe and happy thank you so much
Yay! I’m so glad our video helped you!!! Thanks for watching!!
I just got new crabs and I think this will really help! A while ago I came to my house and I saw my crab naked and he stunk bad and he didn’t make it. Thanks for sharing this video so people don’t have to witness a death of a crab.
I’m so glad our video has helped you feel more comfortable! I’m so sorry for your loss!
I watched this a couple months ago and today my hermit crab just came out of it shell and I was trying to keep my mom under control because I knew exactly what to do just because of you. Thank you.❤
never mind, he died…😢
Thank you so much for sharing this video, one of my crab got out of it's shell yesterday, I followed your instructions and it chosen a new shell now
this was very helpful for my hermit crab! i used this on my first hermit. but he sadly passed away. i just recently went on vacation, and came back seeing my hermit out of his shell. i used this again, but sadly he had already passed.
I'm glad our videos have been helpful for you, but I am so sorry for your loss.
aww tysm!
Thank you for this video, ladies. we're gonna save a lot of crabbies.
Not sure if you still actively read comments on this video but thank you for making this. I have my little guy in a container right now. This is my second crab within 3 months that has taken its shell off. I tried reshelling the first one but unfortunately after 3 days of no luck, she passed away :(
Hopefully this one will make it.
I'm glad you found our video and found it helpful. I sure hope your crab reshells soon!
My guy Karl has been out 24 hours. He is in his emergency room. He is a big guy. I wish we could share the videos of them on this sight
All your videos on this channel are so informative!!
Thank you!
Loved that I watched this video before even getting hermit crabs! I've had my crab for a year & just had this happen today! we immediately sprung into action to get him back into a shell!
Thank you so much!! I found my crab light pink without a shell and followed your guide!! Thankfully he’s back in his shell and thriving!!! ❤
I had a crab that was constantly taking his shell off who I eventually lost no matter what I tried when I was younger. I appreciate this video!
We're so glad this video was helpful. Sorry to hear of your loss... it's never easy. Thanks for watching!
@@CrabCentralStation thankyou! I kept the hermit crabs I had in highschool-early 20s alive and *seemingly* happy for about 9 years but adopted some in BAD SHAPE off craigslist last year and have been learning SO MANY THINGS I DID WRONG IN THE PAST. Poor old friends!!!
I mean this in the absolute kindest way possible because I know your daughters do the editing(and I would hate anyone criticizing something my child put time into) but I'll be honest I couldn't finish this video because it was just too much for me and took away from the video, in my opinion. As I said, I mean this constructive criticism in the absolute kindest way possible. Great channel :)
Hi! We totally get what you mean! So sorry that you felt like you weren’t able to watch. However, we put these in the video to make them more engaging and exciting! If more people comment that it bothers them, we will change it up
-C.C.S 🐚🦀😊
Emma Dean I agree whole heartedly
Crab Central Station I sort of agree with Emma Dean. I think the spongebob clips are fun and okay, but maybe shorten them down. I am subscribed to so many Petubers and understand the editing this channel is going for, but I think sometimes it feels too long. Also, I think B-roll footage of active hermit crabs while you inform us via voice over might also help! We appreciate the advise and expertise, but I think videos of your crabs here and there could add just some extra visual entertainment!
Thank you for your honest review. We appreciate it! Good suggestions as well!
Hello Mrs. Madison, It's Ty Saulter and I just wanted to say hi again. I love watching your videos and keep up the good work!
Hi Ty! Good to hear from you! I hope you're well!
@@CrabCentralStation my name is Madison !
Hi Madison! Thanks for watching our channel! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you, you are an invaluable resource. 🥰
Thank you so much 💗
Phew!! This worked in 3 minutes! All good!
Yay!! Glad it helped!
Now, I have one more question. Lol. How many times is my hermie going to shell shop, until he picks one? He recently came up from molting, now he continuously changes shells, then goes back to his old one. He has tried 3 other shells, in the past 24 hours. I can't tell if this is a good thing and he's excited, or a bad thing and he doesn't like any of them.
Hermit crabs can be picky! If you think about it, shells are hard to find in the wild. It’s extremely competitive for shells. So, for a crab to change shells they have to make sure that they are going to like that shell because they will be stuck with it for a while. It’s still part of their natural instincts to do the same in captivity. So he probably is just trying to decide which shell he likes best, before he gives up the shell he is already in! 😊
I just ran into this today! She was out of her show this morning and she's been refusing to get into a shell so I'm trying this method now and will give it an hour!
My tiny baby abandoned its shell and was hanging out in the freshwater pool. I used the mug method and the moment it was near a shell it took it. I decided to let it stay there a bit longer with the other shells to be sure it liked the one it hustled into. Hope it’s ok 🥹 thank you for the informative video.
i wish i saw this sooner :( my hermit crab went out of his shell but i thought maybe he would go back it so i went to bed. when I woke up my hermit crab was dead but now I know and I got a new one I have two hermit crabs now good luck to everyone! stay safe.
I’m sorry this happened :(
@@CrabCentralStation thank you! ☺️
thank yoi so much for helping my crab
We are so glad our channel is helping you on your Hermie journey! Thanks for watching!
PLEASE HELP MEEEEE!! my crab has a white little ball on it and they did have mites but i cleaned everything and then saw this!! i cant find anything about it!!
Hi! Can you send us a picture on our Facebook or Instagram messages?
@@CrabCentralStation hi! yes i can try to get a close up of him!
I don’t think my crabby is gonna make it through the night but I’m trying this anyway praying for her (my crab) 🙏
Edit: she died rip Chloe you are loved ❤ I made a grave in my garden for her she should’ve lived longer 😭
Rest In Peace to your sweet baby!
I don't have a clue whos doing the editing, but man is it clean
My crab would die by the time she gets to the topic
Some people like more explanation than others. You can always use the fast forward feature.
I just realized a naked hermit crab LOOKS JUST LIKE the ‘face hugger’ from “Aliens” movies…. 😳🤔🤯
Yo I'm watching this because my hermit crab is LITERALLY OUT OF HIS SHEL NOW. Hurry it up please. Save them memes for after I save my crab.
Thank you Crab Central Station ! Two nights ago I watched the video about what to do if my crab get naked . Never happened to me yet , but this morning one of them left His shell . . Stuck under the tree face up , I think My other one scared Him . I would not know what to do if I did not watch it . Right before happened . Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now Im home from work , looks like He is okay .
Great! I'm so glad our video could help! Thanks for watching!
@Garalynn Colston ???
I did everything you told me to do and I put my naked hermit crab in there and it’s not moving a lot plsss answer I don’t want my hermit crab to die
Hi! Once you do the method in this video, there isn’t much you can do for them. We can’t force them to take a shell sadly. You can rotate out different shells every once in a while to give him more options to change
LilyLooLa, how is your crabie doing?
How's your hermie doing?
Is your hermie okay?
Is it okay?
I hope he picks one this happed to me right now and I was scared I grabbed all of the stuff so quickly and was carefully put him in thanks I hope he’s ok after
Good job getting everything together! Hoping your crabbie gets in a shell soon!
Tysm my crabby left it’s shell yesterday and I didn’t know what to do I’m doing this rn hoping it works
Hi Mai Mai! They key is a small container and shells that are the correct size and shape. You want the container so small that he basically has to sit on the shells. That way he can think of nothing other than re-shelling. Good luck!
I sure hope this method saves my dude who has just not bothered to reshell for a few days now. So glad I found your channel.
oh goodness... how are things going? did this help? I sure hope so!
@@CrabCentralStation Unfortunately I think this crab may have been in cramped conditions for too long before arriving at my place. I don't think that the molt is supposed to result in the crab doubling its size is it? Getting a bit bigger yes, but this was drastic. I think the problem was in the abdomen because a grey spot developed which just kept spreading and the poor little guy didn't make it. He ate his exoskeleton before the grey spot developed but failed to choose a new suitable shell. He probably had internal injuries :(
I had only had him for two days before he buried himself and for those first two days he ran around like a mad thing before calming down.
About three days ago I bought three more hermit crabs to keep the one I still had company. Now they've all buried themselves so the remaining hermit crab is still alone for the time being. I just hope they will all be okay.
I am so sorry for your loss. That definitely sounds like internal injury. Hopefully everyone surfaces safely and they enjoy each others company!
Thank you this helped me so much
Mine just came out of his, but he went right back in!
This has helped us!! Thank you so so much!!
You're so welcome! We're glad our content is helping you on your hermie journey!
Omg thank you so much I was scared as heck!
Should they go into a shell right after they molt? Because one of my crabs just melted, but has not taken a new shell and it’s been 48 hours. There are three shelves, including the original one in a secluded tank that he is in. Should I be concerned?
How cute with sonic and tails.
So my crab has been laying under my salt water bowl and tonight I saw Jim just walking around Shell less! I got super nervous, because about a year prior one of my hermit crabs had got out of the shell and died. I freaked out and searched UA-cam immediately so I just did this and I hope it works🙁🙏🙏
Sadly my hermit crab had already died by the time I got home and found her. I waited for the fishy smell and it came, so I've buried her now :(
Awe, I'm so sorry 😞😢💔
I was scared thank you I hope this
Love the tank. Have been looking into them recently for an upgrade. What top do you use? Looking to keep humidity up and concerned about screen tops not keeping in heat and humidity in our cold dry climate.
We use glass lids on all of our tanks. We have a local glass maker cut it to the correct size. It's more affordable to do that than buy them, we have found. You definitely need a lid that covers the whole tank and keeps the humidity in.
Now I now what to do😊
Awesome!
a couple years ago i had the cutest little hermie, his name was tom. Tom kept changing shells in my tank i got him, until eventually i found the little dude upside down with no shell. The whole room smelt like fish, and i knew my little hermie has passed. RIP tom, i miss u :(
Rip tom :( sorry for your loss
Thank you this helps a lot
How do you know if it's a surface molt or left his shell and needs to go back in.
Yay!
Can you do a video on what to do if your crab has a broken foot
Hi Kathy. There really is nothing you can do if your hermit crab is missing a segment of his leg. He will regenerate it during his next molt. They live on their own time frame, we can't make them molt.
Our came out of its shell last night and I didn’t know to do this. He’s not moving so I think he’s dead. But then I heard surface molting happens too. Hopefully he’s not dead.
Oh no! I’m so sorry. If there is a bad smell, he probably passed.
@@CrabCentralStation they both passed away unfortunately. Thanks for your channel and all the helpful information and being so caring.
You are very welcome. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving.
@@CrabCentralStation Thank you, I hope y’all have a wonderful and very blessed thanksgiving as well.
i woke up to my crab like this i been freaked out i got him in a bowl now will update on what happens
hi! just wondering if you have any tips on how to move when you have a large crabitat. i have a 75 gallon crabitat and unsure how to move it the easiest way into my new house, and since you’ve mentioned you moving in your videos, i thought you would know a procedure making it easier to transport the terrarium? Thanks :)
Hi! Here is an article that can help you 😊
crabstreetjournal.org/blog/2016/05/25/relocating-new-home-hermit-crabs/
I never really had a problem with worrying about my hermit crab having a dirty tail, because I give them a pool that is hopefully long enough so that way they can just collect some water and keep it in their shell, serves as humidity as well
Absolutely! This is why crabs need pools deep enough to fully submerge in. They keep water in their shells to keep their gills moist. They also use shell water when molting. However, if your hermit crab leaves the shell, it is an emergency and you will want to follow the steps in this video.
What do i do? My sister took out my hermit crabs this morning, and I put my hermit crab back in the tank. My sister claims she put hers in the tank to. We come home after like 3-4 hours and we can’t find my sisters crab.. we dug everywhere and we can’t find it. Her shell isn’t in the tank either so she couldn’t have molted. We checked everywhere because we don’t have a huge tank for our crabs. It’s a decent size. But does anyone know where she can be?
I have one question. What about diet food in amazon can you make a vid about that or have you already???
Mine climbs in and out of his shell. He always goes right back in but he does it pretty often. Is that bad. Should I do something.
Help y’all! My hermit crab loves this little hut I got him and he recently DISAPPEARED! The last I saw was a partially open hole with dirt circling it, is he in there? Is he okay? 😢
Hermit crabs love to dig. They also go under the substrate to molt and grow. Check out our video about this on our channel.
What do you do if your crab has buried itself after stripping his shell? Mine's just come up from a molt naked and decided to re-bury himself. Would I try and scoop him out of the sand?
Wow emergency!!! I hope I don’t run into this but if I do it may be a sad day. Poor hermmies!
It is not too uncommon! It’s good to always be prepared!
My hermit crab game out of his shell today, so we watched this video and immediately tried the mug technique. This didn’t work so we moved to the bigger container with more shells. This was also unsuccessful. He is still out of his shell in a container and I don’t know what to do
Help I can't find any shells that are big enough
My crab has been out of shell for well over 12 hours. I set up a safe bowl like instructed. He is still out. He is a big one. I wonder if he's old.
Hello Karl has been out for 24 hours in His emergency house. I put food dish in with him. He is looking better. I hope goes in a shell.
Hello I’m trying this because I just saw him out of his shell he was being difficult he kept jumping out I’ll edit and tell you how it goes😅
My crabs working on changing his shell and I don’t know what happened but he didn’t go into any of the new shells or his old shell but I think he may have burrowed but I filled my tank with soft moss and we’ll wait. He’s in a paludarium so he has plenty of water and there are plenty of Shells available for him. I blocked out all light. I hope he lives. I’m really worried. My other one is hiding so I don’t know where she is early. I just woke up it’s 8 am and I found the empty shells. Unfortunately I can’t take any of my crabs out because I don’t know where they are. I’ll check back later and maybe update.
I don’t know if you still check the comments on this my crab has been without a shell for going on two days and now I have him in a bigger plastic container inside the big tank so the heat and humidity is still right it is covered so no other crabs can bother him but he still won’t go into a new shell he has several options now he has food there’s prime water on the inside any help or others ideas
I'm a new hermit crab owner, I went to clean out his tank and unmarried him not realizing he was molting, I lifted him and he came out of his shell idk if he's dead or if he's just molting. I put him in a safe place away from the other crabs, idk what I should do? Please help
Well, I ended up moving Butthead so I can get my tank cleaned out . I put in organic coconut oil and millet and going to put in other good food
Those are all great options!
@@CrabCentralStation Thank you
My crab came out his shell yesterday and went into a smaller shell but, hes still hanging out of it and barely moving. Idk if hes molting or what. He doesnt stink and his antennas were moving when I tried to move him. Any suggestions? Have video of him changing shell on my channel.
Just found this channel. Had a class hermit crab and I’ve been thinking about getting around 4 or 5.
Totally off topic but, I’m super jealous of her eye color! So pretty! It’s not even fair!!!!🥹😂💖
Thanks for joining us on your hermit crab journey! And, thanks for the sweet complimant!
@@CrabCentralStation I didn’t realize they were so cool! Still have a lot to learn before I get them in order to make sure they’re all happy but I’m really excited. Already having all kinds of terrarium ideas, haha!
Right?! I had no idea either, but I’m so glad we got some and then learned the right way to take care of them. They are so much fun to care for and watch.
Great topic and very informative! Keep the videos coming- love them!
Thanks for watching! 😊🦀🐚
Me and my cousin lost both of our crabs and we cannot figure out where they are. I found mine but I can’t find my cousins so we’re freaking out. I should make a video where you show how to find your crab because I really do not now is it all upstairs? Yes place we left. We left outside with the cage open because I didn’t know they were shut and well. Yeah I forgot it And now I can’t figure out how to find her tags. I have mine in a little cage but I don’t have the other one so where to find something that will help us find it but we can’t find anything so please start to make a video with it that shows you how to find a crap everywhere, Sarris and I left so we’re looking upstairs on the stairs thing behind our couch lol on the couch again to see if the other car was there wasn’t there, so I need your help. Please help me because I am no idea where my Kravitz actually you know what I think it right now, make a video just right now because we need your help very bad and if you don’t have a cramp has a huge clot, you know if you don’t help us your face off, we will take we will. We will make sure that crack face off thank you. Bye iPad.
I just adopted a land crab. It has a hole it's its shell. I've provided it different shells for shell shipping. What else can I do?
That's all you can do. We provide the resources they need and then we have to trust them to be crabs and do what they are supposed to.
What if the grab left it's shell and is still under the sand
That video footage you showed in here of how they put them in a room and they are climbing up the walls and there's thousands of them I sent it to.everyone that I knew that bought a hermit crab from going to the beach so they could see how bad they are treated snd they actually looked up all the info on them and my friend now has the hermit crabs that my cousin got her kids and nieces and nephews back 7 years ago two of them died when the kids had them and the kidsgo and visit them from time to time at my friends house they were tiny when they got them they are pretty big now but it's been 7 years and they are doing amazing I sent her your channel incase she wants to learn more or needs to know more .....
Isn't the hermit crab industry so sad? Thank you for joining our journey in advocacy!
Hello informative video I have a minor concern a few nights ago one of my smaller crabs fell a few inches onto a rock and busted a 1/4 by 1/2 inch rectangle hole right at the top of his shell I can see the part behind his head before the abdomen and his rear legs are just inside of that there are plenty of correct shells for them to pick and they are staying in the broken shell are they stuck or stubborn or normal seems healthy otherwise
They changed shells I found it in the shell shop picked a nice white one must like that color
Hey my hermit crab is naked, and he is not returning to any shells, I have him in a container 4 new shells and his old one, please help me
My hermit crab recently just left its shell and buried itself underground. It’s been about a week and I’m a bit concerned. Not too sure if it’s dead or molting. I just don’t want a rotting crab inside my tank. Should I dig him up to see if he’s not dead?
Please! I need help. My hermit crab is molting, and as you know very vulnerable. In the middle of molting he left his shell! What should I do?
Butthead is doing good so far in his temporary set-up
I wonder why he passed if things were going well?
@@CrabCentralStation Beavis is the one that passed away, and Butthead is still alive.
Oh gosh, sorry that I mixed that up! RIP Beavis 😪
What if the crab came out of the painted shell from the petshop and I dont have another one the same size. I really don't want him to go back into his original shell should i put it back with the 2 new shells anyway?
A crab must be in a shell to survive. So, if a painted shell is the only option, that is better. However, it is best to have a variety of natural shells for them to choose from. Check out Facebook marketplace for people selling shells for cheap - maybe even garage sales or resale shops.
Help! My crab seems to be getting in and out of the same shell. He's going into the saltwater out of his shell and then returning to his shell later on. For some reason I think that my crabs have gotten into a shell-changing spree. Any ideas?
Hmmmm... this behavior is alarming. If your crab is without a shell, follow the recommendations in this video. Unfortunately, when crabs continue to leave their shell and seek saltwater, it's not a good sign. Hang in there and do the best you can. I hope your little buddy pulls through!
Thank you! I hope he does too.
@@Astronometrix Any update?
You spend more time adding animations and chatting then actually explaining. Some people watching this are stressed and need you to get right to the point, especially if its urgent.
We are a mother daughter channel, doing our best to educate and advocate for proper care of hermit crabs. Sorry tonhear that you are not pleased.
I understand what your channel os about, but when you have a panicked kid stressing about their crab, the last thing they need is some cartoons wasting their time when all they want to do is get the information quickly.
Hi great video! Can you tell me what tank this is? I’m going to upgrade mine to a bigger size 20 gallon for 2 crabs from a 10 gallon, but I’m looking for the bottom like your but 6 inches for the substrate. Hard to find.
Hi！ I’m so early!!!
Yay!
is it too soon to request the next video?? no? oh good!! Surface molt, please :)
It’s never too soon!!! That video is on our list 😊
What makes them weak?
Ug. I suddenly realized that when all my crabs decided to switch to the same type of shell, I did NOT think about getting even more spare shells of that type/size. Assuming that the emergency was because of sand in the shell (it was left in the water dish & he was up in the sand), I am still hopeful-and ordering more shells.
And he’s back in the shell! Thank you 💕
Thanks for the update Deanna! 🐚
@@The0nlyy oh, well, he came out again the next day & the mug method didn’t work. I ended up putting him inside the small critter keeper (again inside the tank) & ran to get him some more options; he has been trying shells on, but isn’t happy. Sadly, it’s not looking good.
oh man.... how are things going now? Maybe he had an injury?
@@CrabCentralStation he did pass away, but I still have two crabs that are healthy and won’t stop growing, so I am always buying new shells. 🙂
Please help, Butthead has done a above ground molt in his 20 gallon tall tank and I need to do the tank reset because of the flood, I just made up a temporary set-up, my question is, is it OK to take Butthead and his exo in front of him into the temporary set-up so I can clean out and put in new substrate. Beavis did the same thing and past away and I found him pasted away with his exo in front of him
Sorry for your loss... I know you were trying your best to get things fixed for him.
@@CrabCentralStation Thank you all, soon I am going to put Butthead back in his 20 gallon tall tank with the 4 baby hermit crabs that are in there right now and I have to change things around again for different things. I sent you a few messages and if I remember right, I also sent pictures also
Hi I don’t know what to do right now. I have watched this video before but this happens today I got home looked in my crab tank and found that one of my crabs had no shell so I did everything I remembered to do. After that he went into his shell I walked out of my room for a while came back in checked on him and he was no longer in his shell and he was just sitting in the water bowl completely underwater. I got him out put him back in the container and watched this video again he is refusing to go into any of the 4 shells I have for him. There is really nothing I can do anymore he just wants to be without a shell sitting in the saltwater pool I don’t think he is very happy with me keeping him in what is basically a jail for him. Do you know anything I could try to keep him in a shell?
i think my crab may have died i was at soccer so it was alone without a shell for around 2 or 3 hours
what do i do my hermit crab is out of its shell and its in a dirty pool and it also lost a leg i reakky need help
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Came home to one of my crabbies naked next to its shell. I did everything in the video. I'm hoping for the best. Thank you for the video.
Omg I absolutely love your earrings also in my tank do I cover up ALL the holes to keep in humidity or have a few Orr….. another question I mist my tank down each day not to much but yeah..anyways my tank keeps fogging up is that good or bad I love your videos they’re very helpful
Hello! Thank you! Yes, you want to cover all the holes in your tank to keep in the heat and humidity. Once you do that, you won’t need to mist any more. The fogging is a sign of too high humidity.
@@CrabCentralStation ok tysm
ASAP!! He won’t go BAck in i’m worried only his white part is moving pls help!!
Hi! Did your crab find a new shell?