Basic Hermit Crab Care - How to Have a Happy Hermit Crab | By Crab Central Station

[@madalynnmillspaugh2168]

Me seeing this after shopping at that exact petco hermit crab section and buying everything 👁👄👁

[@pamelaraney4654]

Me the f too 😞😞😞

[@aidanschenek1040]

Lmfao me to

[@brayannoyola6112]

Where can I buy the heat mat

[@brayannoyola6112]

Where can I buy the heat mat

[@CrabCentralStation]

We love www.beanfarm.com

[@paigedalton1]

I got a hermit crab a couple days ago, and I didn’t know there was so much care needed! I’m grateful this video gave me more information, I’ll be upgrading his enclosure today! His name is Sushi he’s so cute

[@CrabCentralStation]

Awesome, Paige! Welcome to Crab Central Station and the "crabby life"! We are glad our video has helped you on your hermie journey already. We have a lot of other videos on heat, humidity, substrate, water, food..... all things hermit crab! Check them out when you can 😊

[@junglebravos7523]

Make sure you get him a buddy ^_^

[@Loganisbad]

We got one today, my sister got one when I went to buy stuff for a leopard gecko and I got it for her, we are making plans to quickly upgrade and eventually make it bio active

[@CrabCentralStation]

That's great! Bioactive enclosures are wonderful

[@CharliStar]

How is Sushi..?

[@veiledpets1270]

I’m so glad channels like this exist! I work at Petco and I always write down a bunch of helpful channels to give to people when they get a hermit crab

[@CrabCentralStation]

WOW! WOW! WOW! THANK YOU SO MUCH! We appreciate that you care so much for the animals you care for that you will give proper care and advice :)

[@anythinginbetween8469]

I work at a petstore and am trying to learn as much as i can about all the animals we carry because they teach us NOTHING!! Thank you so much for this video, it was so informative and your crabs look so happy!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Wonderful! Please let us know if you are able to hand out care information. We are happy to send you a PDF that can be printed out.

[@zalex2357]

I love this. Over the years I’ve seen so many people try to demonize pet store employees for things they can’t control. I try to give the best amount of info possible so that new pet owners go home with every bit of knowledge I have about that specific animal. I guide people away from dangerous items as much as I can. “Well then why do you guys sell it?” I’m asking the same question. It’s all about $$$. However, for many employees, we clock in each day to try and care for the animals to the best of our ability. Lots of love and research goes into what we do!

[@CrabCentralStation]

We are all about education and advocating. We understand most pet care takers at pet chain stores have their hands tied. We are happy tonhelp any way possible!

[@yourwitchbesti]

Exactly. I’ve been working at PetSmart for two years. And I’ve learned everything off of this channel, Planet Fishness, Paul Cuffaro, and Girl talks fish. And that only half of the store that I’ve studied. I still have to do Rodent care, bird care, reptile care and some amphibian care. The only thing that I was taught was to make people spend the most money that they can.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you for making the effort to educate yourself and then care for the animals in your store! Let us know if we can help you.

[@samb3209]

Im obsessed with “crabitat” I had never heard it before but I love it

[@CrabCentralStation]

We love that word too! Super fun 😄

[@spoonyluv19]

This video was such a huge help with getting my daughter's hermit crabs set up in an ideal habitat. We got two purple pincers from a beach shop in Galveston and I was stunned that under the right conditions these crabs can live up to 30 years! As soon as I could get to the pet store and got them out of that cramped plastic tank they give you and within the first few hours both hermit crabs ditched their painted shells for some natural ones and they seen quite happy and healthy.

[@CrabCentralStation]

We are so glad this vid was able to help! Check out our video on the PPDS method for your new crabs!

[@mikecrystalrobert7898]

Do lesbians get crabs🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Ariana-vx3xp]

@@mikecrystalrobert7898 what?

[@dancingdevil9965]

@@mikecrystalrobert7898 Did you think that was funny or are you just dense?

[@cynthiahand7193]

Why do they sell so many things that will kill your hermit crabs? Like the pellet food, calcium sand? ? Even my crab care book recommends these why?

[@simplychubbs_919]

I prefer natural shells, they show the beauty of their natural environment.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Right! They’re awesome

[@DandelionGroto]

Same

[@ellenwillsworth4494]

They slowly suffice in painted shell. It's so sad to read about them. My boy needs a natural shell. No Made shell. Where can I get one? Willsworthellen Gmail.com. face book name Ellen Williford

[@CrabCentralStation]

www.theshellstore.com

[@rachelmenard7765]

Yes

[@KERRIESCARINGNURSERY]

When I was 13 my BFF bought me a hermit crab from a pet store and it was in one of those plastic bins but a little bigger and had a sponge and a dish! (I wouldn't today even call it very basic needs. It was a death trap for hermit crabs) They told her all I had to do was keep the sponge wet and feed it apples dipped in peanut butter oh an one extra shell. So that poor thing lived like that for about 3 years!!! When I turned 16 it was still alive, so not thinking of anything but my life and very irresponsible (only thinking a crab as nothing but a pesty fly) I took the crab and released it!! YES I know that is wrong and bad for our planet!!! I knew as I got older how wrong I was and felt bad but this is one reason these are not children or teen pets unless they are trained the right way to care for these animals. Plus I had no clue a crab would even live that long and my bff the same one that gave me the crab is still my bff today (Were in our 40s) and we talk about that poor crab and how much the pet store knew nothing about them and still don't to be honest!! Great video!!!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks for sharing! Don't beat yourself up over it, we can only move forward and advocate so other people do not repeat the same mistakes. Thanks for watching!

[@emmagrace588]

@@CrabCentralStation my hermit crab lola just died on christmas day and she lived for 5 years. i have one crab now, i am going to have to get a new one. i miss her alot.

[@myjam4095]

@@emmagrace588 im so sorry for your loss:( but i hope u get a really good connetion with your new ones

[@Better-run-or-else]

Hd

[@dhammaboy1203]

All of us fish and crab keepers made mistake along the way - the important thing is that you recognized where you went wrong. I kept 8 goldfish in a 20 gallon aquarium when I was 15. Us oldies didn’t have the internet & we just didn’t know our mistakes! Maybe you and your bff should set up the ultimate hermit crab aquarium now and return balance to the force? : ) I am setting up an amazing 180 gallon aquarium for my South American cichlids now - I’ve learnt so much in the many years since then!

[@BrokenFootRailfan]

I first got hermit crabs in 1987 and I wish we had had the internet back then. I had them all throughout my childhood and in early adulthood I finally learned proper hermit crab care. I haven't had them in many years now because I lived in such a dry climate and keeping proper humidity was so difficult. But I want to thank you for a very informative and educational video. Hermit crabs are not the "throwaway pets" people used to think they were.

[@CrabCentralStation]

How neat to have had crabs for so long! We are glad to have you on our channel!

[@Horses4Lifee]

I bought a crab not to long ago, I kept it in a small metal cage. Until I noticed that they were very uncomfortable, there was no room for the crab at all. So I got a 10 gallon tank. We filled it with EcoEarth sand, put a large food and water tub in it. After putting multiple decorations in the tank, we noticed the crab was lonely. So we got two! Now they are happy and living their best life! Thanks! ❤

[@CrabCentralStation]

You are on the right track! I’m so glad you found our channel and that your hermit crabs are doing better!

[@marissarios6494]

The f I just bought my son one for his first pet to take care of cause it was suppose to be easy petsmart gave a bowl a bag of rocks and a sponge. And I asked if it was social and needed a partner she said no it will be fine on its own. Ugh now I feel bad for the poor thing.

[@CrabCentralStation]

I’m so sorry that happened! Pet stores are known for giving out false information. If you need any help feel free to DM us on Instagram @crabcentralstation, Twitter @crabcentral or even reply to this comment thread!

[@marissarios6494]

Thank you. Its name is Dorito. How many friends should I get it so it wont be to lonely but not over crowd. Dorito is in a cylinder fish tank at the moment And do they make noise? My son said it was crying last night? But I didn't think they made noise on our level ?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Currently you will want to get a rectangular tank up to standard before adding any friends! If you need help getting it started we can help! A fish bowl is not adequate for a hermit crab to live in! This video should help you out. Yes they do make noises and croak. Their shell bumps against the glass too.

[@marissarios6494]

@@CrabCentralStation thank yes I found that out after watching. Doritos new tank will be here Friday. He finally came out of it shell today since my son put trees in his tank. Thank you again!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Awesome! Good luck

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hi guys! Two things to note: In this video we say that all things that say hermit crab are bad. While in general this is true, there may be some items that are safe that say hermit crab. What we are talking about is items that have lots of preservatives and unsafe ingredients that aren’t pure. So, things like pellet food, painted shells, glow shells, calcium sand, hermit crab specific tanks that are tiny, things like that. When you see something that has Hermit Crab on it, check the ingredients and if you aren’t sure if it is safe then don’t use it. We should have clarified in the video, but we all make mistakes! You can also ask us if you have questions about a hermit crab specific item. Also; One of our followers kindly pointed out that in one of our video clips there is a plant in the water. The type of plant is lucky bamboo and it is NOT safe for hermit crabs! Some of the video clips we used were from before we filmed this video and when we were still learning. The plant has since been taken out. We all make mistakes, but don’t repeat ours! Make sure the plants you put in your crabitat are safe! We are sorry we overlooked this!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! We all make mistakes and it is part of our responsibility to own up to them! We don’t claim to be perfect with our hermit crab care, we just know enough to educate others about them!

[@honeyhunts8406]

The plant in the water was lucky bamboo which is actually not bamboo at all! Actual bamboo is safe

[@myjam4095]

ok thanks for letting me know!!! you are so helpful thanks!!!:)

[@janiceal-najjar5093]

It's completely beyond me why anyone thinks it's even OK to keep a creature like a hermit crab in a tank of water. Regardless of whether it's born in the wild or "farmed" it's natural instincts are to roam around the ocean. It's cruel and unnatural to confine it in a glass box. What is WRONG with you people?

[@ηρεμία-χ1η]

@@janiceal-najjar5093 most people dont know this (including me and my family) and its too late once you buy them. petco gave us so much false information we barely have the things they really need, and i feel horrible i wish i could release them but you cant just do that

[@clownworld4655]

Damn I was expecting hermit crabs to be easy. My ball python takes way less space and equipment and she’s way larger lol

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yep! Hermit Crab care is HIGHLY uninformed and/or misguided.

[@harrypotter7291]

I put my hermit crabs in the tank with my ball python not thinking a snake would eat them with the shells. Big mistake.

[@CrabCentralStation]

That's sad 😔

[@Thatsokayiwaswrong]

@@harrypotter7291 bruh

[@CrabCentralStation]

Right! What in the 🌎??!!

[@ellarittman1287]

Thank you for making a video with correct information! The thing is, pet stores should know about all these things but they still keep them in a bad environment. This video was super helpful as I will soon be getting hermit crabs!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you!!

[@clean_oceanproject6552]

Just got my first hermit crab a few days ago from a beach store. I was not prepared to take care or it😭 so much more to them than I thought. Currently talking to my parents about getting a lot better set up bc he's currently living in a tiny round wire cage.😭 I wish I would have known! Not to mention he's in a painted shell. I bought a spare shell when I got him but it was also painted, I picked up a shell while I was on the beach and gave it to him as soon as I realized my mistake, I don't think it's a good size for him but until I go to the store it's all I have. I'm working to fix my mistakes, I want him to live a good life.

[@itskittybee8752]

I’m a person who thinks buying crabs is saving them from poor care so I did get mine from a beach shop, also from the pet supplies plus where my mom works. And ngl my first tank met some basics it was 10 gallon fresh and salt water, sand and eco earth only 4 inches thogh, a nice big branch for them to climb on I was feeding pellets I had sponges but I got rid of those! There in a 20 gallon now and happy! My point is I believe you can do it!

[@clean_oceanproject6552]

@@itskittybee8752 all is well! I have 7 crabs and a 50 gallon tank now! They are out roaming around every day! Makes me so happy! 😁

[@CrabCentralStation]

I LOVE this! Thanks for being so encouraging in this community y'all!

[@grupp8498]

@@clean_oceanproject6552 that’s awesome!

[@frackrod4656]

This is about to be my sister she bought a hermit from a beach store and we just watched this video and she is like thank god we live on the beach but we’re on a road trip and we’re kinda 10 hours away from home.And she really wants it, but I don’t know maybe we should wait

[@gingersauber8222]

I cannot believe how much she looks like her Dad! You two are adorable and so special for informing people about these guys!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks for stopping by! We miss you

[@Prettygaltaiy]

Omg thank you ladies ! My 10 year old got one for his birthday and I just knew the stuff from the pet shop wasn’t good for them and I searched KZbin and here you were !!! I’m literally on Amazon now trying to get stuff delivered tomorrow!!!! We have 3 !! 2 boys and a girl !!! I am so happy I found this video !!! Thank u thank u thank u

[@CrabCentralStation]

Awesome! Welcome to the "crabby" life 🤣 and welcome aboard the CCS train! We are super happy you found our channel and that our videos are helping you get everything set up. It's a lot to take in at first, but once you get everything set up, maintenance is pretty easy.

[@rossmairs18]

Thank you for this video ladies, I had just purchased 2 Hermit Crabs from Petsmart and everything the girl had me buy was so wrong. I went back to the store and got everything you said to get and now I'll have 2 very healthy and happy hermit crabs.. You two are fantastic. Keep up the great work..

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you for your support!

[@xselaholiviax8593]

I work at PetSmart and we only do about half of this correctly. Thank you for the info I’ll be using this new knowledge to help educate and change our habitats! ❤️

[@CrabCentralStation]

We would love to work with you! Message us at [e-mail]

[@MrsGerardWayForever]

watching this i can’t believe the crab i had in elementary school survived as long as it did! wanting to get back into it and will definitely be doing ot differently this time. thanks you guys!! watching this first before i start gathering stuff for my set up. will get the crabs after the setup is done :)

[@ashmarie5049]

I work at Petco and they train us for shit. Thanks for the great info, I’ll for sure be putting a hamster saucer in their tank and feeding them salads like the other little guys!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yay! Thank you for taking the time to research the proper care for our little hermit friends! Caretakers like you rock! - CCS Crew!

[@Laughindaisy]

@@CrabCentralStation Yes!! The hamster saucer!! That was the cutest thing ever! I'm getting one as well!

[@scout2316]

Thank you so much for captioning your video! I was given a hermit crab and am learning how to take care of her from your channel. I am so happy the content is accessible, thanks again

[@aspengregory6078]

thank you for this video! my younger brother got some hermies for his birthday but he hasn't been really enthusiastic about taking care of them. i was worried that our setup wasn't adequate and i was right :( now i'm planning to take over on the crab care, and set them up real nice like they deserve. thank you for the information!!

[@luceleaf]

I have researched everything i can about hermit crabs, my friend had one that he got from a souvenir shop and it died D: ; I have been obsessed with hermit crabs lately and would like to raise one myself. I also want to teach people about how wrong some pet stores (and souvenir shops) treat hermit crabs and give incorrect info about them. This was a great video that gave me more information about hermit crabs. I will try to change the world’s perspective about hermit crabs, because they are beautiful, cute, and that they deserve the right treatment.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you for watching our videos and supporting our family. Thank you also for loving and caring so much about hermit crabs!

[@ethanandisabel355]

This was amazing thanks for all the helpful facts

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! Feel free to DM us on Instagram If you have any questions!!

[@Whammytap]

Been watching this whole playlist, learned that hermit crabs swim and climb, will honestly not be surprised if you tell me that they fly, too! XD

[@vegetamegadisk]

I’ve saved 13 from pet stores, my crabitat is 150 gallon tank. They love it. At least 6 inches deep of substrate, mine is 10 inches on the left and goes down toward the right to 6 inches. They can live in higher than 75 humidity but that is the least I suggest. Have a cool side and a warm side. It’s easier to buy hermit crab salt water in bottles already made. Creating the Crabitat is the hardest and most expensive part. But once you get that out of the way they are super easy to take care of. No painted shells. My crabs eat fruits and veggies, and sometimes give them fresh meat but I don’t recommend keeping the food in the tank for too long. Out of the 13 I bought 7 have abandoned their painted shell for a natural one. 6 more to go. Remove the abandoned painted shells ASAP.. Thanks for the saucer idea I’m ordering it.

[@blinddogbumpercollar266]

i have a 75 gallon crabitat. my crabs are thriving! growing fast! I have 9" dirt for them to dig. ( I use mushroom compost dirt from home depot) My tank has many climbing sticks that branch out from the bottom and spread out to the top like a bonsai tree formation. I use glass tops to keep in moisture. I have a hot water bottle on each end for heat! I put a small towel over the bottle so they don't get burned as they climb. They need protein! I fed them raw meat ( chicken, beef/ shrimp, tilapia, rattlesnake. they love scrambled eggs, they love apples, and broccoli, shredded cabbage, all sorts of fruits and veggies. They love crushed nuts, shredded coconut. I also give them a crum

[@blinddogbumpercollar266]

I also give them a crumble of peanut butter/ dried oats mix. they eat frozen crickets and dubia roaches. honeycomb with honey, or you can mix honey and crushed dried bugs into a paste. dried shrimp, dried bugs, I change both waters and food bowls daily, meats I remove after 12 hours. meat chunks should be large enough that they can't drag them away ( they will try!) store bought salt water is NT good! I use tap water that has set out over 24 hours ( to remove chlorine) I fill a 33.8oz selter bottle HALFWAY, then add 60 oz pink Himalayan salt. this is the right salt% , is loaded with minerals they need, they love it!

[@blinddogbumpercollar266]

I do NOT use eco earth bricks. they will cause bacterial bloom if its too wet! I use mushroom compost dirt, wet it, mix it and squeeze out any extra moisture before adding it to the tank.

[@blinddogbumpercollar266]

I do NOT use any plastic plants. I use empty spice jars, use a butter knife to make a hole in the dirt, drop the spice jar in., I put in fresh flowers, long grass, garden plants. (use chlorine free water, of course) every two days lift up the whole spice bottle dump it, rinse and replace with new plants. they will tear the grass up!!! they love fresh plants and it keeps air quality good.

[@christinahartman-meily8179]

I absolutely love love love love your site here!! You gals saved my Hermit crab, Pinks… one evening when I came upon him finding him shell-less!!!!! Ooooooh I was a massive wreck …and I am not a new hermie owner but I have never came to find any of my crabs mid molt NEVER! They’ve always been shelled and comfy after awhile spent under the sand in their tank…never like anything I was experiencing as this time was for me! I couldn’t have grabbed my Mac and KZbin you gals fast enough it seemed- my husband thought I was a crazy woman running through the house at dinner time hollering frantically EMERGENCY!! It felt like an eternity because I knew this could be life and death for my little guy I really was just already feeling a sense of doom and hopelessness for him because even his buddy was darn near on top of him licking his stalks ready to dine on his tank mate! -I heard somewhere that Hermits do this instinctively because they have a scent to them when freshly molted that smells delicious to other surrounding crabs in the tank …so I have this all running through my head all the while listening to your video step by step and other than the LONG AS ETERNITY excerpts injected for funny into the videos THEY WERE RIGHT ON AND sooooo super comforting and easy to understand (this isn’t rocket science here I know, I get it, but this was my hermie baby we are talking about here) After a little convalescent care from my hubby and yours truly, my Pinks has been revived and is on the mend in a new shell I’d never had expected him to climb into! Your sight has turned me into an even more hands on Hermie mama because of all of your useful info I didn’t realize was out there….we’ve had these critters for “pets” for years and years and yes we do purchase them from PetSmart bc we don’t know other than the boardwalk, downtown in OC MD, where else to purchase them …and we figure (my daughters and I) that we are saving at least one or two when we DO have to buy from these vendors😠😭….My daughter and I always say if we could set them ALL free and let them be wild we would do it …it’s just sooo heartbreakingly impossible it feels helpless…But it seems when one does unfortunately pass away the other is still thriving and then gets lonely for his friend….so this has been our hermit crab dilemma fo years and years of ownership of these adorable little crabbies.💕 But so now in finding CCS completely by chance we are feeling a little (A LOT!!!) blessed to have stumbled onto this site here and the knowledgeable resourceful information was/ is a light at the end of my dark tunnel just a few couple of nights ago now!!! With many many thanks and blessings to you all for putting out and making all of this amazingly great information out there for us lay people who care for and adore these little crustaceans- I, omg, am such a lover of these lil things- KEEP UP THE AWESOME GREAT WORK -YOU ARE SOOOO APPRECIATED Love to you all - PEACE!

[@CrabCentralStation]

WOW! What an amazing story and testament! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your hermie journey with us here, and especially for sending such kind words and encouragement. My daughters and I started this channel together to do just what you and your daughter want... to save all the hermies! Since I am a teacher, and my girls love making movies, it made sense to try and put our talents together to educate and advocate to help others take care of their hermit crabs! We are so glad that you have joined our CCS #CrabCrew. Thank you again for your kindness.

[@phlojem285]

I've been researching crabs for a few weeks and decided I wanted a Hermit. While I was at the tip, I found a 60gallon tank for $60, which is great! I'm planning on buying 3 Crabs, though I might get 4

[@CrabCentralStation]

That’s great!!! You and your new crab friends will LOVE all the space!

[@tylerstreacker2340]

My MIL got my 5 year old a crab. I had 0 idea about hermit crabs or their care. I’m glad I saw your video before going to the store. Everything they told me was the opposite of what you guys said.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yay! I’m so glad you watched too! It sounds like you are off to a great start! How are things going now?

[@g.pearson4726]

Thank you for sharing This was excellent My mom got my daughter and all the grandkids h.crabs The lady at the fair gave them minimal instructions and it just felt like something was missing After this video I see a lot was missing Thank you again

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you for watching! We’re glad you have joined us on your journey!

[@ellie_spacebunnie]

Currently researching about hermit crabs and omg? The little walking saucer?? This is the cutest thing and so far I haven't seen anyone use one of those for their crabs so I will definitely get one of those as well! Thanks for this helpful info video :)

[@lillyray9417]

This video was so helpful. I really wish I saw this when I first got my hermit crab!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sierramower8283]

I just got hermit crabs and I remember this channel from about a year ago and couldnt find it. I was so worried that the channel was taken down! I'm so glad it's still going!

[@sierramower8283]

I am definitely subscribed now

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks for subscribing! ❤️

[@mpk6664]

I'm still deciding between getting hermits or dart frogs, but i'm surprised at how similar the care is for both animals. Quite weird, but also very nice to know.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Great job doing your research!

[@Aroaceenby]

I got hermit crabs when i was young and didn't know what i was doing. I plan to get them again someday once I'm able and give them a great life! They are so cute and were wonderful pets!

[@acommonkestrel]

Absolutely loved this!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you!!

[@captainswan3079]

I work at a gift shop that sells hermit crabs. I share as much information as I can, and I tell every customer to check out your channel. 🤗

[@CrabCentralStation]

@Captain Swan THANK YOU! 😊 You are saving so many hermit crabs!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Can we send you some business cards to hand out? A care brochure?

[@captainswan3079]

@@CrabCentralStation That's a wonderful idea. Let me ask the owners. Or if you would like to contact them, it is Murdochs in Galveston Texas. It's the largest beach gift shop, and I think that would be wonderful if we can get those out to the public. Signed *Kristina Lovelady 🤗

[@CrabCentralStation]

@@captainswan3079 Hey!!! You're a fellow Texan! Yay! The care info is usually best received by management if an "insider" presents it. We will GLADLY provide your store with great care information 🥰

[@captainswan3079]

@@CrabCentralStation Yes! That's awesome, didn't know you were a Texan. Sounds good, I'll run it by them. Thank you.

[@dhammaboy1203]

I love channels that centre around the happiness and welfare of our pets - informative and professional! Thanks ladies! If I was to create a hermit crab tank - is there a way to construct their swimming holes in the sand? Prehaps bury a tray to retain the water and have driftwood to help the crabs get in and out? Just trying to think how to make it look very natural?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, you can dig down into the sand and then place a dish/basin to hold the water. I wouldn't use wood as an exit source though because it will wik the water out of the pool and into your substrate, causing a flood.

[@nobody-op6pl]

I'm getting a hermit crab tommarow and between what I bought and what this vid showed me I'ma have a happy crab thanks smart Ladies

[@CrabCentralStation]

Great! Im so glad our videos are helping you.. Thanks for watching!

[@rileyfisher2637]

thank you! my brother got a hermit crab at the beach and it was at a beach shop.. i took the hermies from him and was gonna give them a better home

[@berenicesoledad8274]

Thanks!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much!!

[@orangeismyfavoritecolor]

I’m watching this so I can take care of my uncle’s hermit crabs (I’m gonna do much more research too), since he hasn’t been taking care of them properly. One of them died today, and I don’t want the same thing to happen to the other one.

[@pizzagamingblue7679]

I hope you got them a friend

[@yortsemloh1156]

I picked up some shells on the beach in Biloxi yesterday and had no idea they had hermit crabs in them. Thanks for the info.

[@truffulatreeOW]

Great vid! Concise but contained everything I needed!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you!!

[@Laughindaisy]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I had no idea they loved to swim, so now I'll be finding a way to make a pool for them in their tank! You ladies are awesome!

[@CrabCentralStation]

YAY! So glad our video could help you on your journey!

[@lm5585sysmatrix]

Wow! Great content. #CrabCentralStation has really upped its game.

[@HollieAndApollo]

Thank you so much for these!!!! I’m learning so much! My kids brought two home from Virginia Beach and I had to quickly learn how to take care of them so I’m extremely grateful for these vids!

[@CrabCentralStation]

You are so welcome! Thank you for researching!

[@lilyc6931]

I was watching this just for fun and realized I was today years old when I figured out hermit crabs could swim

[@CrabCentralStation]

Me too! I was shocked when I read the research on land hermit crabs needing deep pools. I can tell you from years of experience, our crabs love to swim!

[@heathersevers4627]

This video helped me so much I needed all of this I just got 4 hermit crabs from Florida and I AM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS VID

[@CrabCentralStation]

Great! Keep up the good work! We have a ton of videos on all aspects of their care. Happy crabbing!

[@jheanlhuna3539]

Oh thank you so much for the tips of caring hermitcrabs thank you so much! :)

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks for watching :)

[@van4195]

the crab playing on the hamster saucer was so cute 😭🫶

[@myjam4095]

and also i do prefer natural shells like someone else commented cause it shows some of there natural beuity and i very much prefer getting hermit crabs as pets they are so unique, awesome, and are very social!!! :)

[@CrabCentralStation]

My Jam we totally agree!!!

[@susannaok9786]

I work at petsmart equivalent in Australia and started around 2 months ago. This video made me realise how many people are getting sold hermit crabs without the proper care :( it’s okay if I were to sell any hermit crabs at this point I’ll know to point them in the right direction, but I can’t say the same about everyone else I work with. Thank you for your knowledge ❤

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks for sharing your story! We are so glad our channel has reached you all the way in Australia! I don’t know if you know this, but you have 2 women in Australia that have successfully bred hermit crabs in captivity! How cool is that! Thanks for spreading good care information and for caring for the animals you sell.

[@moonlightcloud8144]

Ty for the sponge fact

[@CrabCentralStation]

You’re welcome!

[@keeginlablance859]

It’s false, just like 70% of the information in this video

[@DoomShroomMC]

@@keeginlablance859 not really lmao.

[@meganbutkus9785]

Your Channel is Really Helping us design the proper environment for the hermit crabs we are getting soon.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks for watching!

[@scarlettnusom8550]

im getting 2 crabs with a 20 gallon

[@fkamila3040]

Thank you so much for making this channel. I've watched some of your videos and it really help me. My son just got two small hermit crab from relative. I know nothing about hermit crab so i decided to youtube it, hoping to find something useful to at least keep them alive. and i found your channel. i've made crabitat for these two hermit crab, and once i put them in the tank, they start moving here and there! it never happened before! they just tuck inside their shell, now even if they're not moving, they stand with their legs. one of them even already change their shell.

[@CrabCentralStation]

This is GREAT! I'm so glad you found our channel and that our videos are helping you on your journey. We have a lot of great videos that cover just about anything you can think of! Enjoy your new pets!

[@myjam4095]

thanks so much for the suggestions they are very helpful im am very excited to see more of your vids

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielascholz7617]

So interesting ! Wonderful, beautiful, interesting presentation. Thank you so much !!!

[@elizabethavalos7849]

I have a question about my shells. A month ago I switched my substrate from 100% EcoEarth to a 5:1 mixture of play sand and EcoEarth as suggested in your great videos. However, since using this new mixture, I notice that my "shiny" shells (bought from TheShellStore -great place) quickly got dry and dull. Is this just a normal thing for shells in sand mixture? They were shiny for months in the EcoEarth only mixture. Are the now dry and dull-looking shells still okay for my crabbies? Super worried. Love your videos. You've been so helpful in teaching me the best care for my 2 hermit crabs. Thank you.

[@meerkat798]

So glad I found you! My grandson expressed a desire to raise hermit crabs. I have raised fish and have several aquariums for many years now, but know next to nothing of hermit crabs. So to KZbin...and now Crab Central Station! My Liam is now watching and learning. We will shop for his habitat in a few weeks, and will check out your links from CrabCon 2020. Its never been easier to teach our young ones! Thank you!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@savannahbryant6622]

What are the best hermit crab species for beginners to adopt? I absolutely love your channel and have wanted a hermit crab for a while and am so happy I found your channel. I now truly know how to properly take care of a hermit crab xxx love your vids keep it up 🐚❤️

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks for enjoying our videos! Until we get our more, I suggest reading more information at www.crabstreetjournal.org just so you know you’re prepared! We don’t have care videos out on everything yet. Anyway, as for the best beginner species that would be the purple pincher!

[@ebaker386]

Just had a neighbor kid dump his crap on me. Thanks for have such an informative video. Hopefully I can give it a happier home then the poor crab has now.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Glad we could help!

[@carstories4169]

Just a question but can you guys do a morning routine video?

[@CrabCentralStation]

We have a routine video on our list to do! :)

[@georgieann2971]

Thank goodness for your video!!

[@MsKyliel]

My crabs name is hulk I found him at a beach he loves me

[@nv3363]

This video is very educational, I just bought a hermit crab at the beach shop cause it’s my birthday, they was in a little cage with like 20 other crabs, I didn’t know that they didn’t like small cages so tomorrow I will be trying to buy a bigger tank for my crab and I’ll be trying to buy him a buddy

[@CrabCentralStation]

Happy Birthday, Taco! Welcome to the #CCSCrabCrew! We are glad you have joined us on your journey!

[@stephisaseal3728]

I wish I had this video 5 years ago when I had my hermies

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you for supporting us! We're glad you are a part of our Crab Crew!

[@MaryBethDozier]

I got a hermit crab for my 5year old and he was not fond of it so I have a new pet. Thank you for all the good information.

[@CrabCentralStation]

You're welcome! We're so glad you found our channel and that you're finding it helpful!

[@chickenchannel1147]

When you said heat mat.what is that and where can I buy it

[@CrabCentralStation]

It is usually referred to as a "UTH" which stands for under the tank heater. We like Bean Farm or Reptile Basics brand best. They are both online companies with a great product for a fair price.

[@macketa970]

My friend gave me 4 crabs and told me just put them in a beans can with some rice for food and they will be fine lol~ how wrong it is! You guys vids are so helpful now i know how to properly take care of my crabs :D Thanks a lot! Hope you and your family a great day and a great year ahead~

[@CrabCentralStation]

We are so glad our videos are helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@stella80831]

to not mean to hate at all, but during the 'water' section, it looked like you had some live 'lucky bamboo' in the FW pool. Don't know if you guys know or not, but Lucky bamboo is very toxic to h-crabs. Just a friendly reminder. :)

[@CrabCentralStation]

Ah yes! This was footage from an old tank when we were still new and we didn’t realize it was toxic! We used some old B-Roll for this video. Don’t worry! We now know and have since taken it out! Thanks for the awareness though! No worries about being mean! We all make mistakes and sometimes need a reminder :)

[@stella80831]

Ok, phew. Glad you were aware of this :). Also, it might be bad to have it on your video, because newer crab owners who are looking to more experienced people like you or me might see that plant and be like "Hey, you can put bamboo in a crabitat! I've got some bamboo I could use for my own!" Which could be fatal to their crabs. Thanks for replying when you really did not half to. :)

[@CrabCentralStation]

Stella Schmidt right! We totally didn’t catch that and we feel horrible! If someone asks we will for sure let them know. I’m not sure if we can edit it out because we no longer have the video on our computer. I’m going to put it in a pinned comment so people see it though!

[@ellarittman1287]

I never knew this. Thank you!

[@keirasharif6053]

I just got a hermit crab today and I want the best life for him lol i wasn't rlly prepared but i would never return him back to that enviorment I'm gonna get him everything he needs

[@CrabCentralStation]

Very few of us are really prepared for their care! You've come to the right ace though! Welcome aboard, we are so glad you are here!

[@alexroux7972]

Can you tell me where to get natural shells? (I would have to order them) Also how often do you change the substrate?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hi! We get our shells from www.theshellstore.com (if you need to know how to find proper size shells we have a shell video you can watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2XYYYyEhaZ3fck). The substrate only needs to be changed if you have a molt, bacterial, fungal, or algae bloom as well as if you get invasive bugs or another kind of emergency in the substrate! Otherwise it doesn’t need to be cleaned. If you want to clean your substrate out, make sure you have no hermit crabs molting because it can cause death or injury. We clean on the top of the substrate as needed

[@Hyde.cochran]

@@CrabCentralStation i live by the beach, is it okay if i get a shell from there? how do i know what size they need

[@CrabCentralStation]

It is usually illegal to take things from the beach, I would double check first. Alzo the wild crabs need the shells on the beach. Ordering them is better because they come from the food market. Watch the video I linked above, it teaches you how to measure your crab so you can order the correct shell.

[@thathobbitlife]

I own guppies and snails but I love all animals..this really inspired me to maybe change up and maybe get crabs some day. I often have worked with rescue animals mainly, people post animals all the time the cant afford upkeep or have to move or whatever and need to get rid of the animal.. so in the future, I feel more prepared if that day comes. Thanks for such a helpful fantastic video ladies! Well done 👏👏

[@CrabCentralStation]

AWESOME! I LOVE that you are rescuer and researcher! We need more Heather Huber's in this world! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jazzowo2735]

Me and my sister are getting hermit crabs🥺 Im gonna name mine Kermit the hermit.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thats awesome!

[@dominiquee901]

I just got 2 at the beach shop I go home in a couple of days I used to have one and I’m just trying to refresh my memory on how to care for them. I cannot wait to get home and create them an incredible home for them

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yay! That’s so awesome! I hope your home turns out well 😊

[@dominiquee901]

@@CrabCentralStation thank you! I’ve learned so much from your video already have a shopping list!

[@nocreativename]

I think it’s so cute you call them “hermies”

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks! We think their eyes are just the sweetest!

[@izzyykatherine]

I just rescued 2 hermit crabs from a home that had no idea how to take care of them! I researched the whole day before i got them, they came in a 5 gallon tank, but we found a 40 gallon one on the market place for free! All i have to do is clean it out!!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thats great to hear!

[@afroroach7113]

Never trusted those products that said “Hermit crab” on them anyways 😂

[@ashton5493]

Thank you, I rescued 3 crabs from Craigslist that where living in a fish bowl with fish gravel. I’m hoping to give them the best forever home, I gave them new safe shells to move into and it didn’t take them long to move out of their ugly painted shells. Hopefully they appreciate their new home that is a 20 gallon that I had my storage unit for the last few years. 🦀🐚😊

[@CrabCentralStation]

This is wonderful! Thanks for saving them! We’re so glad you found CCS! Welcome aboard!

[@Adelaideanegg]

Thanks so much for the video! It summarises everything I have researched into a great and easy to understand points. When I was giving advice to a new crab owner who is a friend's parent, I just sent this. :) I have 3 Aussie crabs right now, my biggest has been with me for 3 years, and my smaller ones were adopted. Sadly I have lost a few on the way, many due to the condition they were in when I adopted them (about to surface molt). Any advice for surface molting hermies that always seem to do so in the iso tank?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks for enjoying our video! Your crab is always surface molting in the tank? What is your tank set up like?

[@a.c.1515]

i'm considering getting a crab so this advice is really useful, ty!

[@mack-jv9in]

they look like they’ll turn into super Karen’s if they find out you have animals in those plastic things 😂😂👌🏽

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hey, thanks for your comment. I just want to make sure everyone knows that we are super passionate about hermit crabs. However, we will never hate on people for their set up of if their care guidelines are different from ours. We are just here to educate and advocate. We realize everyone is on a journey in their animal care, we want to support you!

[@zero8xkira]

I want to add that searching for "display cases" gets you a result for an enclosure that's pretty huge for the money. Side opening, set up for lights, in some cases cheap

[@ninadailyy]

I got a small tank because I’m cleaning my HUGE one

[@CrabCentralStation]

So exciting!

[@sharonsartisticcorner1195]

Using your channel to prepare for possibly getting a hermit crab! Thanks for the pet store warning-I suspected the sellers didn’t know much-

[@CrabCentralStation]

Way to go! Researching before getting your hermit crabs, you’re already leaps ahead! Thanks for joining us on your journey!

[@nobody-op6pl]

Nvm I'ma have 3 now

[@anuworldorder]

Great video, thanks for sharing!!

[@rhiannamae6075]

Omg you guys are beautiful

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much!

[@carmeladreiling971]

oh my !! i love this video i'm going to get hermit crabs soon !!! this is the most educational video on there care on you tube !!!! Very much appreciated !!!! thanks (:

[@CrabCentralStation]

Oh my goodness!!! This is the highest compliment anyone could give us! Thank you so, so, much!

[@kyliegonzalez8289]

10 basic things to know before buying hermit crabs... Number one, NOTHING LABELED FOR HERMIT CRABS!!!

[@TheMillieSmalls]

Thinking about getting some hermies for my boys (5 & 3). Doing my research, and kudos to you 2 for a really well done video. Great pace, great energy, great information…nice work.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Wow! Thank you so much!!! We appreciate your kindness and support! Welcome to Crab Central Station. Let us know if you have any questions, we are happy to help!

[@Eileen-123-]

Best video 🎉 excellent list of pros and cons ❤

[@vivw7208]

its 1am and im on crab youtube. ive never been better

[@CrabCentralStation]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@The_Bible_Girl7]

Wow I love the tip on covering any wholes in the top!! I got a fish tank so I’ll have to use that! Thanks for the info!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks for watching!

[@Rushhing1itch3r]

Yeah but if there’s no holes then how do they breathe?

[@The_Bible_Girl7]

@@Rushhing1itch3r they have modified gills!!

[@KasieLeow-u9z]

I plan to redo my 20 gallon long aquarium to turn it into a terrarium for the last hermit crab at pet supplies plus. Thanks for sharing this video. I have a screen lid for my terrarium. And I have a light that will give it day night cycle. Not regular uvb or heat lamp like they have in the pet store. I really appreciate your info I'll follow your Info on care requirements for my new buddy.

[@equalizer7775]

Thanks guys,beauty and knowledge,keep up the good work,very helpful video,

[@pugoose4008]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! i'm getting my hermit crab in december and now i will know all the things i will need to have a happy hermit also i subscribed to you

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you being responsible and doing research prior to adopting new friends!