Hermit Crab Care Routine & Addressing Concerns: Are They Healthy?

[@LorisHartland]

FACTS 🐚 This Video took me 5 hours to edit! 🐚 I LOVED the macro lens footage! 🐚 Using saltwater & freshwater for hermit crabs is so important! 🐚 I refilled my old saltwater bottle with Aquarium salt mix by instant ocean! *recycle* 🐚 I’ve had my hermit crabs almost 10 years, crazy!!! 💗 Hope you all enjoyed the video!!! See you all soon!!!

[@mattie7887]

Wow your dedicated in your animals and your fans/chanel

[@crazypetsyt.9579]

I got 4 crabs on my vacation and my mom (who works at a pet shop) ended up getting 40 crabs but they only ordered 10 so she brought home 2 I now have six... names: Scuttle Diamond Sahara (like the desert) Pearl Spot Spruce (like the tree)

[@karsynbullock1719]

ive had my one of my hermit crabs, Shelldon for almost a year and i got my other hermit crab, Star in December and im still watching care videos so that i can give them the best life possible and ive mostly been watching yours because your hermit crabs obviously have amazing lives and an amazing owner who knows all about them! I knew not to get another hermit crab when i got star but Shelldon was really lonely because he was the only one in the big tank. Thank you for being an amazing hermit crab owner!

[@-madison7124]

Lori’s Hartland thank you so much for making videos of hermits and this channel in general! I had gotten 2 hermits from my pet store and you taught me a lot about them!! It has been so nice to be able to trust someone and see visually how the crabs are and what you do! Love you so much!! ^-^

[@imnotjulie8029]

I'm not a hermit crab expert I tried feeding them pelts meat ham then I saw your video I started feeding them veggies the first 5 mins they started eating thank you!

[@DianeCee0]

If you have kept them alive for 10 years, that is absolute proof that you are the hermit crab guru!

[@DianeCee0]

@@upsidedownandinsideout9877 She said they are sensitive creatures that need specific care, to me that means that if you aren't taking proper care of them, they will die. I've watched her channel for a while and she definitely does research above and beyond on care for her pets.

[@Smurphy100]

If they're healthy and happy they can love up to 30 years

[@merry_christmas664]

DianeCee0 bully she loves them and takes care of them

[@killermikenault9012]

I heard that in captivity they only live 2 years but can live 30 in the wild. The main reason we didn't buy one but if she has done 10 years than she is doing good

[@thepotatocat788]

They can live up yo 20 years in captivity with the very best care

[@TheJesusAlejandra]

I am personally in a hermit crab group and i wholeheartedly agree with the intense criticism thing! They are extremely strict and demand that everything be done how they want it. Definitely a community difficult to handle

[@LorisHartland]

Ale Lagarda 100%

[@slaughterhater]

I agree. I used to have hermit crabs and I’ve been in a couple of groups. You either do it how they want it done or you leave the group. It’s their way or the highway.

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

sounds like a bunch of idiots that think they know everything. I'd ignore those types.

[@vivianinman2754]

If your crabby babies have been alive for over 9 years, than I’m sure that they are not “dying slowly” 😂 ilysm 💕

[@BuiltAdifferentbreed]

Hermit crabs can actully live up to 30 years and they can grow to the size of your hand

[@vivianinman2754]

@@BuiltAdifferentbreed yep I know

[@wonton67]

I use a humidifier! My hermit crabs LOVE it! When it goes off , they all come out and play lol

[@yaboire490]

Marissa Insel what humidifier do you use

[@hanamcclure2153]

@@yaboire490 use a small essential oil diffuser thats NEVER been used it works AMAZING

[@hanamcclure2153]

Using a small essential oil diffuser thats NEVER been used works amazing

[@yaboire490]

Marissa Insel thxs

[@TSCtheTHC]

inside the tank ?

[@isabellaw1070]

Once I put one of my hermit crabs on my bed with a ton of different shells (and this was only two months after I got him) and he changed shells right in front of me and my boyfriend 6 times!!! He tried out different shells 6 times then kept going back into his old one. It was a super cool experience to know that he wasn’t afraid us and felt safe enough to expose himself like that. We were laying on the bed right next to him!

[@thecooldevin9015]

Lori I Believe you. You do the best care for hermit crabs. If it wasn’t for you My hermit crabs wouldn’t be alive today❤️

[@lythian1]

I really love your videos on hermit crabs, they've been extremely helpful. Someone abandoned 6 hermit crabs at the hotel I work at. They were left behind the dumpster in the heat, no water, and an entire 4oz container of food divided between 3 critter totes. Sadly one was dead. But the rest are doing well, I was able to give them everything they need thanks to your extremely helpful videos, thank you. Keep up the good work👍😁👍

[@checklatestvidfornewchanne9900]

Gunner has lots of leg hair! Your hermit crab care is AMAZING you are my favorite channel and I can’t believe how perfectly you care for you animals! Thank you for helping these animals. Hermit crabs get mistreated way to much.

[@gracespetparadise441]

I agree! I saw a video of somebody saying your hermit crabs weren't healthy, when SHE had a bunch of dusty gravel for her hermit crabs. Crazy people don't do a lot of research, then say they are "experts":\ Anyways, love the video :D

[@CallaLily69]

Where's that video??? I wanna see how healthy their crabs are compared to these

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

people need to mind their own business. not sure what the problem is with morons making comments about her crabs. they look great.

[@gzronc9636]

"People tell me I'm slowly killing them" Honey you've had them for 10 years. I don't know if someone had told you this but your the hermit crab guru lysmmmm 💗💗

[@sophieadams0411]

They live over 30 years

[@noahotto4506]

@@sophieadams0411 yea exactly, most people have them for less than a year lol

[@benclarke9918]

My darling don't worry about what other people have to say.. I have ever seen such a person tacking as much care of there pets as you do xxxx

[@1sweetmess]

New subbie here. I am the proud owner of a rescued hermit crab. Long story short, I found him/her in a cup in a bathroom at the fair. I have no idea what I'm doing, but I'm thankful to have found your channel.

[@Adelaideanegg]

That’s so kind of you to rescue him!♥️

[@taintedtruffle7434]

omg thats crazy - how is he now?

[@brizxy5475]

The upclose part is kinda scary.😂 they kinda look like a spider.

[@marielaalcoser2935]

Scary and cute!💖

[@lovelytutor6680]

No they are adorable

[@blairmahoney9015]

He is sooooo precious Lori!!! He even has eyelashes.😄So beautiful. Thanks for this awesome video. 😘🙏

[@LorisHartland]

Blair Mahoney haha he does have eyelashes!

[@rinmoreno621]

Can you please do a video on how to tell if your tortoise is healthy? Thanks for all your videos they are really helpful and fun!

[@SM-po8lk]

Ooh yes please!

[@laurenfournier9352]

Yay I have been waiting for another hermit crab video. I learned everything from you

[@lorimilks870]

Your enclosures looks more like mine. I watched crab central and those ladies are crazy precise on how they think crabs need to be kept. Mine are thriving in a 20 gallon with creature soil substrate and not 200 pounds of sand.

[@ceceequestrian878]

OMG you are not abusing your hermits crabs!!!!! I cant believe they are saying this!!! Maybe they are jelly about how good you are taking care of them! Love your vids!!!

[@nessafu5130]

The macro lense scene was the coolest part of any hermit crab video I’ve ever seen!!!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! I rescued 3 hermit crabs from offer up 3 days ago and have been binge watching your craving videos for any extra information so thank you for all that! The biggest crab is the size of a large mandarin and I was told he is over 12 years old at least! Thank you for all the info!

[@lailamattison5201]

Just to inform any new hermit crab owners, I had a huge problem with finding shells for my crabs. Hobby lobby sells turbo shells in bags of 12, real shells, no paint and no gloss, just pure shells and it comes with multiple sizes just boil for germs before use!

[@thehenhouse-laura9831]

Thank you for posting this video, because of you my hermit crabs live a good life. I stupidly purchased them without doing any research, now I know. They have been with me for 3 years now thriving as well. It pains me to see them in those small wire cages with rocks😣 at the shore!

[@catsanchez5749]

ADORABLE Lori! Gunner looks wonderful ♡ I've rescued two hermit crabs and follow your advice. Mr. Crab and Hermie are doing very well♡ Thank you for sharing Lori!!!cat xxx

[@isabellaw1070]

Just upgraded my enclosure last night and I was so excited

[@fansiderc9302]

I agree they look healthy. Personally I like the two “pool” idea with the air stone though. That also helps keep humidity up so two birds with one stone kinda deal.

[@frog505]

So I didn’t realize how bad hermit crabs had it until after I bought mine so now it’s my goal to give him the best home ever!

[@theresaprice310]

He needs company they are sociable animals 😊

[@frog505]

@@theresaprice310 he has a little friend now 🥰

[@theresaprice310]

Great he must be happier wish you had videos I love watching them is it the same type 💕

[@bobgreene9347]

Same!

[@rosewilde7812]

I have crabbies of my own, and imo, you're taking excellent care of them! Good job, keep those crabbies happy!

[@JoJo-mt2zh]

I’ve learned so much about hermit crabs from you that I’m pretty sure if I hadn’t watched your videos my crabs would be dead. I absolutely love your videos

[@s3xycr3amym1ddl381]

I just purchased 2 hermit crabs and your videos have been very helpful in the proper care of my babies .... thank u

[@Melly1225]

I believe they are healthy too and you take good care of them !!!!

[@RR-ty3mv]

I have had my crabs for around a month and I am adding some nice stuff- a moss pit, a hamster wheel, and I am upgrading their tank size.

[@destroyeryeti8469]

Why a hamster wheel?

[@RR-ty3mv]

Destroyeryeti They apparently really like walking on it- kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYaVk4N3l5poi6s

[@hoarderofhermits]

I’m going to adopt three hermit crabs from petco and I’m setting up their tank before I get them which is why I am so happy you made these videos, I really want to make sure they are happy and live a long life!

[@jordanlee5460]

I just found your channel! I'm a two year crab mom and if you've kept them alive and thriving for TEN years I'd say you know what you're doing! ❤

[@bobgreene9347]

Love this channel! I have 2 hermies, 3 fiddlers, one fish, and one dog. I got my fiddler crabs in December from school because they were going to be killed. My two hermit crabs are so cute! I have had Illusion (my oldest) since May 25th 2020 and he is thriving in a big tank with his sis Pearl. You were actually who educated me about my crabs! I apologize for sucha long comment! Keep being awesome and caring well for these complex creatures! ❤️🐚

[@rosieburke6256]

Hi! Thank you so much for these videos! I've got the exact same viv in preparation for a hermit crab that I'm adopting from my previous place of work. With the wire mesh lid, do you find the humidity doesn't last as long? I'm from the UK, so air isn't as warm as I assume it is where you are, so would you recommend covering up part of the mesh lid? I'd leave some open for aeration. Thanks! The close up of Gunner is amazing!

[@williegonzalez618]

Hey Lori, could you do a video on how to prevent Mold and also Mites?

[@Josephc1255]

Your so smart on animal care!! I love animals too! You encourage me to switch my 40 gallon tank and upgrade to a 60 gallon tank for my hermits crabs!! It’s been 6 months now and they been so active and curious thanks to you❤️ I wish you many blessings! And make more hermit crabs videos!

[@Girl-mm2xk]

I have two hermit crabs and both of them are very comfortable with me hand handling. Whenever I’m cleaning or just fixing up the tank they crawl on me and love laying on me and chilling with me on my bed but I’m very careful with them and I love them so much and I would never do anything to hurt them

[@CallaLily69]

You have a new subscriber here. I just bought 2 hermit crabs yesterday that I named Bubble and Puddle. Seems we need a bit more stuff for them then we thought. Thanks for your help. I hope with your information my hermit crabs stay alive

[@carolinedrake9684]

YES IM BEEN WANTING THIS VIDEO FOR A WHILE THANK YOU SO MUCH I LOVE YOU LORI

[@BC-fh3jt]

I acquired a pair today, learnt tons from your vid, thank you!

[@katrina41704]

Thank you for the hermit crab videos.

[@sweetluvgurl]

I don't get why people hate on pet stuff so much. I understand it's important for proper care for pets, but there is a right way to address stuff. People don't have to be rude about it and attack people. It's like they assume different people are doing things on purpose. I just wanted to say something about that. I do advocate for good pet care, and I do the best I can myself, but I get tired of people judging and attacking people with animals. Anyway, I was actually surprised to hear people are attacking her. She is very knowledgeable on hermit crabs. People should know that if they do their research.

[@victoriascata4455]

Alisha there is a lot of information she is missing out. of course people should be respectful and nobody deserves to be attacked. i just fear that people will take the care from these videos and raise their hermit crabs in an environment that isn’t the best for them

[@boscoitalics]

@@victoriascata4455 shes had them 9 years and does a lot of research.hermit crabs live in a huge enclosure.. i dont know why you have to be so nit picky..shes doing a good job with them.

[@LulaMae21]

@@victoriascata4455 If she were doing such a poor job of care, her crabs would have suffocated long ago. Comments like yours are an excellent advertisement for prospective crab owners to avoid the group you champion at all costs.

[@LulaMae21]

@@victoriascata4455 I have no problem with correct care methods. I do take issue with any person or group acting as gatekeepers who believe their methods are the only acceptable ones even when such claims are insupportable. Concern trollers like you are a massive issue in pet care communities.

[@LulaMae21]

@@victoriascata4455 Everything I've read from long-term crabbers is that there are a variety of methods that work and in which crabs can thrive. European crabbers do things differently and reportedly have better success with exotic species than we do in the U.S. If recognizing that different care methods work in different situations means I'm "defending bad care," so be it. Concern trolling is a particular type of trolling in which someone comes along to inform another of all they're doing wrong in caring for an animal out of feigned concern for the animal. The real motivation is a sense of superiority, whether in knowledge, care, or both. It's quite obvious you relish in this behavior, so yes, labeling you a concern troll was appropriate.

[@LilianMondoe]

I have a tank that’s four inches tall in the front as well because of the doors, so I’m glad to see someone else with a similar enclosure that works with that! 6:15

[@Nick-xm4vw]

For misting the enclosure, do you need dechlorinated water or is normal tap water fine?

[@Ratherbealoverthanafighter]

So I recently just bought 3 hermit crabs.... I didn’t know anything about them.. I’ve been researching and came across your videos. Thank you.... also all 3 of my crabs don’t look as healthy as yours I’m worried about them and I wanna take the best care of them as possible

[@g.pearson4726]

Thank you for sharing People boil my biscuits criticizing someone who is trying to help Just bcuz someone is doing it differently then you doesn’t make the way they’re doing it wrong 🙄

[@CrabCentralStation]

I am curious as to how your crabs are so small? We adopted a crab that is at least 8 years old and he is in a 3 inch opening shell. We have a working theory that when provided bigger shells, and they choose them and then molt in them, they actually seem from our observation to grow to fit the size of shell avaliable. I guess this is a survival technique due to the lack of shells in the wild. I wonder if you provide bigger shells if they will get bigger? We have to offer a large variety in all of our tanks because we have varying sizes and sometimes we notice a smaller crab take a shell way to big and then when it comes back from a molt, it fits. We obviously can't prove this fact but it is something we are strongly considering and it honeslty makes sense from the wild aspect of these animals. We are still observing this, especially with our captive bred babies to see any differences, but it is still a curiosity we have as hermit crab owners of several hermit crabs.

[@LorisHartland]

Crab Central Station interesting theory! I offer several size options for each crab but they move around when they feel like it mostly. I also exchange shells out too, I have a lot! But I will say gunner has at least tripled in size since I got him, he was so tiny. 💗

[@magcon41]

Wow! You are soooooooooo brave!!! I could not do what you do on KZbin! Because people are soo mean and give a lot of hate:( and I LOVE YOUR fish tank video’s they are very helpful! I have one guppy named lemon and to little Fish and there name Ben and Jerry And idk how to spell their species name! And I now have fish tank fever lol! Have a great day bye!

[@malkiarose8558]

My friend bought my hermit crab at the beach in 2020 for my son and I literally had to do my research for them and have been watching your channel ever since. I got the 20 gallon tank. substrate and hiding spots and a 30 variety turbo shell bag. I have the food and everything. You said they were social creatures so I did go out and buy two more a month later. They are purple pinchers and molt every 3-4 months. I DO NOT handle them but I do clean their enclosure. I want to eventually put them in a 50 gallon tank. Is there anything I should do to ready them for the move? Like mix their old substrate with new or can they just start fresh?. If you see this and respond I thank you in advance

[@localloner9575]

my hermit crab was very pale when i purchased him from petco and over some time he got darker which i looked up why and it says it's a good thing But idk if thats true anyways loved your video !

[@sweetluvgurl]

It is true that darker is better. They are usually more pale / kinda white looking if they are sick or possibly dying.

[@meowx5416]

It is ok if they are pale, that most likely means that they have just molted, and they will get much darker sooner.

[@brittward5705]

What type of water do you mist it down with! Also currently I am only using sponges for their water, so they need a full bowl to drink & one to splash in?

[@DinoB937]

Thank you for all this info I just got 2 hermit crabs 🐚 TYSM!!! I love ❤️ your vids too

[@abagalefraser5140]

Hi lori! Just wondering if you’re apart of the land hermit crab owners society! It’s a Facebook group and all of us hermit moms and dads share photos of your crannies obviously, but homemade foods, our crabitats, and help each other out from all over the world! You should really check it out

[@CrabCentralStation]

She isn't apart of the group, we are in it and love it!

[@JeremyGoneWildPets]

Okay but now I want to see more macro lens footage just for fun.

[@LorisHartland]

Jeremy's Wild Studio lol me too!

[@addisonedits710]

I love hermit crabs😊❤

[@andreahooe9784]

That lens is AWESOME!!!

[@aquashrimp1423]

Hey Lori! Firstly I just wanted to say thankyou for making these amazing, informative videos teaching people about proper pet care :) I've tried to message you on Twitter but I don't think you got it. The situation is: -I have a ten gallon tropical fish tank -There are 2 female guppies, 1 male Molly and 2 corydoras. -Recently my fish have been laying at the bottom of the tank. -Swimming really quickly, sometimes upsidedown. Almost as if they have no control over it -Laying upsidedown,I have to manually flip them over otherwise they won't. -I've tested for the basic things, ammonia etc but the water parameters after completely safe. I'm really not sure what's happening and would appreciate ANYONE leaving suggestions in the comments Thankyou :)

[@LorisHartland]

Aqua Shrimp is it possible they have parasites? Have they been flashing?

[@aquashrimp1423]

@@LorisHartland flashing?

[@joshszura5098]

Very cool footage! Your crabs look.very healthy😊

[@leticiarenteria9488]

My hermit crabs stay in one place they burrow themselves under bowls they don’t eat what am I doing wrong :((( they don’t come out at night

[@kbailey1228]

Your doing something wrong😡😡😡

[@LorisHartland]

Madelina Renteria it’s prob moist there. Keep them warm!

[@kbailey1228]

Lori’s Hartland yes

[@hanamcclure2153]

Make sure that your tank is warm and humid enough, that they are in a quiet place, and youre offering many types of foods including fruits and veggies. Hermit crabs can have a TON of different foods just make sure you do your research before giving it to them.

[@janhorn1464]

Hi I just adopted 3 hermit crabs I have been researching so much about them, every time I go in to feed them the tiny one comes to my hand to greet me is this normal? I lay my hand down and he goes in my palm and sits

[@janhorn1464]

@Alina McPherson thank u so much

[@clairelim9920]

Just a suggestion, you could feed your crabs more protein as its pretty important for them and personally, when I just started out, I did not really feed my crabs protein so they remained pretty small and didn't grow in much in size

[@isabelle_311]

I have a giant tank like a 75 gallon with 4 crabs and one in a ten gallon quarantine tank to make sure it doesn’t have anything wrong with it. Anyways today I saw four of them in one coconut hide cuddled together.

[@cadevick171]

I have had my crabs for four years

[@BetheGoobi]

Are they still alive?

[@stellastephens4839]

HI, I have a couple questions how often do I soak my hermit crabs? How often do I clean my hermit crab cage? Can I take my hermit crabs out of there cage and let them free around my room under my super vision? I hope you replay and help me answer my question!

[@pizzagamingblue7679]

I have two hermit crabs and one completely burys itself and the other mostly stays in the corner . They are afraid of me everytime I put my hand inside the 10 gallon tank. I’m afraid the one that stays in the corner is lonely. I know I’m missing things like the right humidity and saltwater but what else am I doing wrong.

[@kbailey1228]

pizza gaming blue lol

[@begaydodrugshailsatan]

Humidity is what they breathe with, they may not be active because they cannot breathe right without the right humidity! They have gills, not lungs. Saltwater is also essential to their health, which could be another reason why they are not moving much. Missing these essentials basically means your hermits are slowly dying, which can be reversed if corrected soon enough.

[@kyo193]

Thanks to you my hermit crabs are happy and healthy! ❤️

[@alanashomestead5372]

I’ve been researching about hermit crabs for at least 3 years and I’m getting a hermit crab soon

[@luzhernandez5321]

Gunner is adorable. People are always going to say something. He looks great.

[@lunaponycollector_8436]

I find your videos very educational and insightful. I love your videos

[@deidrethomas1653]

I love our videos. They were/are very helpful. I got Spike and Roundy a year ago. I watched your videos and made a safe enclosure. They are healthy and thriving. Spike is currently molting and is double the size from when I purchased him. I actually just purchased 2 more and they are adjusting quite well. I haven’t placed the new ones in the tank yet, I did not want them to bother Spike while molting. I do have a question, Spike has been molting for about 2 months now but he’s about 3-4 inches prior to molting.

[@carminthiaa]

Hai! I want to get a hermit crab and im looking on all your videos for advice- Im having trouble finding a good tank that is big enough for the crabs but small enough to put on my dresser since I have no other place to put him. the max length of the top of my dresser is 33 inches, the max width is 15, and max height to the wall is 25 (I made sure to leave enough extra space on the edges when measuring even with the max measurmenrs the tnak wouldnt be too close to the edges) I want to try to find a tank that also has the double doors so its easier to change there food and water and to mist without messing up their environment. Im really im a hole so any advice would be deeply appriciated

[@Adelaideanegg]

Try the exoterra website to look at the tank types.they all have measurements and double doors. You could even ask your local pet shop to order it in if they supply exoterra products.

[@theresaprice310]

I love you and your crabs 🦀 and your videos we know you really care about them ❤️

[@ari1103.2]

I had a hermit crab but they were dying so mom did some research and we had keep them in a tank and now they are healthy and one of them changed there shell

[@jennycook3241]

Where do you buy your stuff for your hermit crabs? I recently got one a month ago and he's been buried since. I want to get him different shell since I only have one spare for him and toys to climb on and eventually get him some friends but I don't know what companies I can trust. With products that lengthen my crabs life and up the quality as well. I'm knew to hermit crabs as I've never had one before? Could you make a comprehensive video about everything that the crabs need to thrive? I want to be sure he's healthy and happy.

[@LifeWithAllOfUs]

No matter how perfect your care is there will always be those that say it’s the worst... oy vey

[@debbiecogdill438]

I’ve recently bought a few hermit crabs but I don’t have the proper environment for them yet(tank, bedding,etc. I have the salt and fresh water and they have a good food mixture and places to climb do you think they will be okay for about 4-5 days with out these things until I. Can get them?

[@james92739]

How often do you switch out the water?

[@ginmil3436]

Ok it's been 3 years! Time to update on them where are they now!?

[@adamclements4699]

Thanks for sharing, I'm curious do you know how to safely polish old hermit crab shells? Most of them eventually get chafed, and feel rough after about a year or two. I know the hermit crabs probably don't care, but it'd be cool to figure that out!

[@alecc.lambert2352]

My crab got stuck up on some branches... should I pick him up to get him down?

[@madip8873]

does anyone know where i can get a cheap humidifier? i need one really bad but they are all very expensive

[@hanamcclure2153]

A small essential oil diffuser from amazon. They're basically mini humidifiers. You can put it in a tall cup to prevent water damage/ crabs going on it

[@deadpixellady9065]

Do you just use the heating pad to keep it humid? I tried looking at your new tank set up and I wasn’t sure what else you use to keep it nice and humid. doing some research! Love your videos.

[@lilithdeath1388]

2 of my 3 are molting and I’m in the process of moving across town..don’t know what to do .. I have a 29 gallon with 7 inches of sub..

[@Neuuphs]

i have a couple hermit crabs and i’m in need of a 20+ gallon tank... is there anywhere i can get one cheaper than most??

[@hanamcclure2153]

You can check local buy/sell/trade groups and craigslist:)

[@zerpumpkins9790]

Do you know if a crab is about to molt by how white their skin is? Mine has white skin on the inside of his body but red on his legs.

[@lilyrosedaisy2003]

I have had my crabs for 2 weeks. They haven't eaten or drank anything. They're alive. They move around though not much. I don't know if I should leave them alone or try something

[@SAJM11]

Hey, I'm planning on getting a tortoise and I heard their diet is super complex. Would you mind making a video on the does and don'ts of feeding your tortoise. Thanks!

[@Amydwight8957]

I have eight hermit crabs and I agree that the hermit community is insane at times! They will attack you about everything. Your doing great they have lived so long and are happy.

[@LorisHartland]

Amy Dwight thank you, yes I hear ya. It’s crazy at times but I’m used to it. People have differences of opinions and that’s fine, if I wasn’t having success or healthy crabs I WOULD CHANGE EVERYTHING. 💗

[@Amydwight8957]

@@LorisHartland we ended up with ours because of a biology class that my son took. The teacher gave each student a crab to keep which now I realize was awful. When we got ours we bought several more because well we didn't know. After researching stuff we ended up investing a few hundred into a better set up and a lot of different foods. I got a box of instant ocean salt because we go through a lot of water with so many crabs. I don't don't let anyone hold our crabs ever. We have been asked and I just say no because they don't like being held plus people have all kinds of stuff they put on skin like lotions I don't want my crabs getting contact with that. We love them a lot but lesson learned. I tell anyone who (loves) looking at our crabs or if they find out we have them do not buy them. It isn't a good (pet) ect. Love your channel and thanks for the video.

[@LorisHartland]

Amy Dwight awesome thank you!!

[@Crystalspets]

Your doing a great job lori

[@nurilee16]

does the lid of your terrarium have holes in it? would you say it's okay to have a lid that has constant ventilation or better to have a glass lid? :)

[@littlepaws697]

i love your pets

[@RainyRed]

My family and I went to the beach last weekend, my niece God bless her found a hermit crab. Of course being an 8 yrs old girl she wanted to keep it. I had to explain that he would happiest in his natural home. After some boo boo lips and convincing we let Captain Pinch go near our hotel lol

[@carley466]

I just got another crab because I only had one and it was getting lonely because I know they live in groups. So I know she doesn’t support getting them but my crab needed a friend!! I am in love with both of my crabs and this channel is so useful!! She liked my comment and when I got that notification I knew this channel was a channel I’m going to watch!! I have two turtles and a dog and fish! So I am a animal person too!! If you love animals I post some vids of my animals on my channel!! So subscribe if you’d like!!

[@LorisHartland]

ArtGaming 300 I’m so glad you find it helpful! Good luck with your crabs!

[@carley466]

Lori’s Hartland oh my goodness she replied!! I love your channel! Thank u so much!!

[@hotdogsaredisgusting]

One of my hermit crabs died 😭😭 IDK what to do!

[@LorisHartland]

Brooke Fenyus I’m sorry :(

[@matthewstauffer1210]

If you wish to continue owning hermit crabs, consider joining the Hermit Crab Owners (HCO) on Facebook!

[@theresaprice310]

Sorry that’s traumatic if he’s alone get him another crab like him because they’re sociable creatures

[@ryry02823]

Bruh- me and my cousins bought tons of hermit crabs from stores and put them on the beach- we rescued like 40

[@destroyeryeti8469]

Smooshii Frostii They probably stole them again lol

[@bobgreene9347]

Ummmm.... Sorry but they died. They are actually from Brazil

[@bobgreene9347]

You killed them

[@AmandaHugandKiss411]

Hermit crabs live in humid tree areas near oceans in South America were it is hot and humid. They aren't beach crabs, they are tree crabs. They probably died from overheating on the beach or were quickly eaten by seagulls and other birds.

[@mauroescud]

I LOVE YOUR HERMIT CRAB VIDEOS!

[@911SuzieQ]

Gunner came out his shell to say HI !! But i must say the close up was scary .. lol

[@alexiscermak4365]

I am planning on adopting a hermit crab. Like you said in your video you don’t want people to buy them. Is it ok just to adopt them? I have watched all of your hermit crab videos and I think that I would take great care of them because if all of the advice you have shared. Thanks for the great videos! (I am a huge fan of you and you hermit crabs!)

[@alexiscermak4365]

Like I said is it ok to adopt a hermit crab?

[@Adelaideanegg]

I think so- it gives hermit crabs a longer life but doesn’t support the industry.

[@jesettyydos2692]

What type of substrate do you use? Thank you

[@dee9.-0]

Yah I agree 👍