Hermit Crab Shell Guide

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In this video I go over all the aspects of picking the perfect shells for your hermit crabs. This includes types, sizes, where to buy, and how to encourage crabs to change shells.
LINKS:
Shell types:
www.hermitcrabassociation.com/...
Shell size:
naplesseashellcompany.com/size...
Places to Buy Shells:
naplesseashellcompany.com/
www.richardsseashells.com/tur...
www.etsy.com/shop/seashellmart
www.seashellco.com/

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@slaughterhater 3 жыл бұрын

I no longer have hermit crabs but this video helped me to realize I didn’t do enough research on shells before buying the crabs

@rohanplantboyjames6812 3 жыл бұрын

How did this comment get likes, it's basically saying I'm an ignorant idiot who killed a bunch of crabs becuse I like pretty shells and only care about what makes me happy. American? Lol, but having that user name they get a pass, cos it's so ironicly funny.

@dankmegatron313 3 жыл бұрын

I actually had no idea that the shells were to help with humidity! I was so worried that they weren’t getting enough humidity even though I spray the tank consistently, thanks for making this video, it was very informative!

@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is amazing all the ways that a hermit crab can use its shell!

@He_Loves_Sage 3 жыл бұрын

Hermits, Hounds, and Horses I have a question I’ve been getting a lot of nats in my enclosure is this going to hurt my hermit crab and what can I do to prevent this?

@annette3966 Жыл бұрын

Lots of helpful information, thank you! It's not easy finding larger turbo shells with opening measurements given. I ordered some this week and had to take a guess as to which sizes to get. Hope my crabs like them!

@shannonwilliams7250 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos so much I am looking forward to getting my own hermit crabs!

@SkittleStudios 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great and helpful video! I love your new intro by the way.👍

@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@angelgillette6642 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I was looking for information on how to get my hermit crabs their first new shells, I got 3 for Christmas and I have a10 gallon tank so I add m trying to furnish it for my babies [ speedy, queasy, and punchy] so thank you

@jordanolivia763 3 жыл бұрын

Your so helpful thank you for posting

@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video!

@olivere7480 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video it was soo helpful I’ve owned hermit crabs for years my first one I had for two years but I now have 3 girls and a boy and my male hermit crab unfortunately came in a painted shell Wich I hate but I have all natural shells in there he just will not chnage even though they are face up on the ground

@jessiefranklin9318 3 жыл бұрын

I have two purple pinchers that I got about a week ago. I should be getting a bunch of extra shells tommorow. Rn one is in the exact babylonia shell she showed and the other is in what I believe to be a striped turbo shell

@daniilfilms 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I got a hermit crab

@willgibson2699 3 жыл бұрын

Great video To anyone is needing shells and for cheap there are lots of shells at dollar stores

@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@heatherduckworth4519 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever had hermit crabs mate?

@dorishielscher6669 3 жыл бұрын

My hermits are captive bred

@FlyingStudio22 2 жыл бұрын

Our crabs love African turbo shells, they are always fighting over them

@Duggy_Belladonna 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! This is off topic of the shells and stuff but do you think you can make a video about gnats and fruit flies and stuff in hermit crab tanks? If you don’t know much about them that’s ok I understand also I don’t wanna force you or anything but if you have any information you wanna share to this comment I highly appreciate it! Thanks!

@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 3 жыл бұрын

Eventually I would like to, although it will take quite a bit of research on my part.

@He_Loves_Sage 3 жыл бұрын

I HAVE A QUESTION PLEASE ANCWER so I have a shell that is pointy all over and I don’t know if that’s ok so please help

@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 3 жыл бұрын

As long as it isn't pointy on the inside, it should be fine.

@He_Loves_Sage 3 жыл бұрын

Ok tysm and is there anyway so that I can prevent nats or fruit flys?

@imansaid7255 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the informative video but if one of my hermit crabs is potentially molting do I NEED to seperate the rest from him, great job on the video by the way. 🦀🤍🐚

@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 3 жыл бұрын

No, if you are meeting all of their nutritional needs and the substrate is deep enough, you will be fine.

@imansaid7255 3 жыл бұрын

Okay thanks, but what is the minimum amount of sand I can have if my hermit crabs are 1 inch each?

@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 3 жыл бұрын

3-4 times deeper than their shell.

@fujifathurrahman4221 3 жыл бұрын

Where I can get hermit crab??

@kaimay8657 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a new hermit crab that is in a shell with the long pointy (to the side) part. Do you find if they are in that type, the prefer to stay with that type or not? Should I get a mix of both and see what it continues to like?

@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 3 жыл бұрын

I find that they usually prefer the lightest, least pointy shells if given the opportunity.

@katelyndrivers6040 2 жыл бұрын

the shells with the stick coming off of them can be dangerous because it makes it harder for them to burrow and they can get hung up on stuff in their tank, he might just like the shape so what I'd do is just get a few of those and break off the part that sticks out😉

@LyleHavens 4 ай бұрын

You didn't leave a link

@veracious.. 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Hermits Hounds and Horse's! My Hermit crab Digs Alot he isn't molting because he comes up every night (For got to say He covers himself when he digs..) I got him less then a week ago But I do have a idea because the place I got him Dint have alot of sand (the hermits were big) They had like 1-2 inches of sand so at 1st I Thought he was molting I dint have much sand so I went and got play sand. (I know now I should of waited for him to come out) i dont know if this is any good info but I have 3 big hermits and one small one And I have a Big tank (idk the size we got it on the side of the road okay) I'm planning on making 2 stories! I'm kinda late but great video I hope you can answer my question

@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 3 жыл бұрын

He 1. either loves digging (as most crabs naturally do) or 2. is getting ready to molt.

@CryptoPlasm467 3 жыл бұрын

where do you get your crabs

@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 3 жыл бұрын

1 from Petco, 4 from Pet Supplies Plus, 2 rescues.

@maddieknots6680 2 жыл бұрын

my purple pincher loves D shaped shells, wont wear anything ekse

@DracoTheDragon 3 жыл бұрын

My crab fell and her shell cracked. Any tips?

@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully she will change shells soon, if not it must not be bothering her.

@DracoTheDragon 3 жыл бұрын

@@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 Ok Thank You!

@reese4207 3 жыл бұрын

My crab just died yesterday as she was naked and wasnt doing good from the start. i had her for 6 months wthout her changing! she finally decided to get out of that shell which was way to small for her. she was naked for aboy 20 hours. then died sadly.

@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 3 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss!