YES!! That has been going on too! hmmmmm I'll keep you posted! Thanks for all the info. Terry :) In a message dated 2/28/2009 11:11:45 P.M. Eastern Standard...
OK - thanks heaps - will calibrate the hygrometer and if it is still low I'll put an extra water source in. Today have scrapped my old UTH with no thermostat,...
I've seen some really lovely crabitat designs and love the idea of having the tank be part water. How do you do this? What do you use as a divider to keep the...
a simple way is I place aquarium gravel under my water trays and enough space after that i place flat shells then play sand for the rest. ... I've seen some...
actually, that's a good question. I would also like to know. I have water bowls but not a "tray" - does a tray allow you to make one side water?? and where can...
... I have water bowls but not a "tray" - does a tray allow you to make one side water?? and where can i get a tray? ... Not quite sure if this is what the...
Someone gave us their 3 crabs today- I am so happy.The setup they had was small,unheated and dry as a bone.They're all in painted shells too. Hopefully it is...
Any tips for happy little hermies is greatly appreciated i live in texas in apartment near austin area....2nd floor so it stays pretty warm. I am getting a...
Hello all, I have not posted in quite a long while but lurking in the back ground. I have some funny/interesting news to share. I purchased Maui Munchies from...
I'm intrigued to read this as I haven't thought my uth to be a raving success. I press on adjusting what I can to keep their crabitat in a prime state. ...
... However, I am loathe to purchase another thing as so much $$$ has been spent on stuff that was useless and more $$$ has been spent on stuff that's only so...
OMG !! now that's a scary looking crab! http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/coconutcrab.asp PS. they say at the bottom of the article that it is only partly...
... I live in the country and it is not uncommon to see stray cats and dogs around here and they do at times try to get into our garbage cans... as well as the...
This is a long shot, but if there are any Va Beach, VA crabbers looking for a larger tank...there is one on Craigslist. It is a 75 gallon for $25. The ad can...
Hi Michaels Craft stores is having a sale on 'Signature Accents' Cholla wood is on sale for 40% off! They are regularly $3.99 each. If you have a copy of their...
Hi everyone, I have come to the point of making a hard decision. As much as I like Hermit crabs, I don't feel that they are getting enough stimulation with...
I don't have much input on your situation and I hope everything works out for you, but I noticed you said you dig them up once a week. This might be why there...
Oh my....NEVER dig them up!!!!!! They dig to molt or to feel better!!!!! You should leave them alone!! After they recuperate from being bought and brought to a...
Hi Everyone, I am an elementary school teacher and we have 7 hermit crabs as class pets. Today, I put them in their "bath tub", which is a container with a...
... I am an elementary school teacher and we have 7 hermit crabs as class pets. They are in a tank with water as well, but I do like to make sure they are...
Ok, firstly - I have had the 2 crabs now for about 3-4 months. I figured that since up till about 3-4 weeks ago they were out and about almost every day, that...
... (M)..If they had been adjusted per the PPS article, then their destress time should be over. I figured that since up till about 3-4 weeks ago they were out...
Hi K, I am in Geelong, Victoria and would happily adopt your 2 crabbies.. if you can get them to me.. perhaps on the off chance you know of someone flying or ...
THANKS SO MUCH for the tip off on that one. In Canada they are regularily almost 7$ though, but 40% off is a GREAT DEAL!! And they are "hidden" in the store, a...
... =====> Will perservere with them for now - because if you say that 5 months is a more likely time frame for moulting and if the temp is changing somewhat,...
Thanks Genene, I know nobody in Vic or heading to Vic. I'll perserver with them for now, but I really don't know what I am doing wrong (if anything) or if they...