How To Hold A Hermit Crab | Hermit Crab Handling

Hey guys, these are just my ways & opinions on how I hold my crabs, I only take my crabs out a few times a year to clean the tank and for health checks! Hope this video helped you learn how to hold your hermit crabs without being pinched! Hermit Crab handling can be a tricky thing, and should always be one very RARELY and carefully. Hermit crabs tend to stress easily and can kill them. Remember if you choose to hold your crabs flat of your hand be very careful that they are comfortable and not stressed or they will pinch and you may drop them, or stress them further :)
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1.) CALCIUM SAND: I usually and have always used this, but am not currently. Some say it is bad, some say it is not. Better to be safe than sorry.
2.) all of the foliage(sticks, plants, ropes, houses) are all hermit crab safe.
4.) all of my shells are boiled
5.) my salt water is bottles and not from the chemical powder that is offered. I feel bottled is safer so the measurements are accurate.
6.) my substrate level is FINE (now 5-6in). I appreciate all comments and advice! But my crabs can hide and molt perfectly. They have recently molted and moved shells since his was filmed and so check my current hermit crab tank video to see the new levels! It grows as my hermits do! :)
7.) FOOD and WATER: their food is very diverse. And the meal has never harmed them, and the bottled pellets have never harmed them. They are all about 8 years old. (They are even featured on my old channel when I first got them) I swap up what they get and change it every other day. Some believe in doing it daily but I choose not too. I've never had any problems so I will not be changing my routine with them :) their water is dechlorinated,you could also use distilled, I DONT RECOMMEND chemically distilled or dechlorinated with the powders from store. I do not believe those are healthy for fish or crabs. BUT you can use them!
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[@LorisHartland]

Hey guys! Hope you enjoy! Remember it's important to not hold your hermit crabs unless absolutely needed. I hold my crabs a few times a YEAR, just to clean the tank or give them a health check and that's it. This is the longest I've ever held my crabs, in this filming of the video haha. It's so important to leave them alone to not cause stress! Hey Guys! Here are some helpful FAQS 1. I use dechlorinated water for my crabs by letting it sit out, but you can use drops. 2. I use Eco earth substrate which is SAFE but you can also use a eco & sand mix. 5+ inches 3. My hood light provides perfect heat for my crabs(incandescent bulb) but I'm in the south, for extra heat you can put a UTH on the BACK side of the tank if needed. Hermit crabs do not require UVB. 4. 5 gallons per crab approx. 5. They need 3-5 extra shells per crab to switch into available at all times 6. Saltwater must be provided to help with molting, you can use bottled or a instant ocean mix you would use for fish. 7. Keep the tank warm, purple pinchers are okay with 75+ but most other species do well in the 78-80 range. 8. Humidity is always needed so the crabs can breathe, 75%+ and higher is fine! 9. If your crab is burried and hasn't surfaced in a few days THATS OKAY. This is very common, even if they are not molting. 10. Always provide your crab a great variety of food, pellets will not kill them! But their are better things you can provide them like veggies & fruits! 11. I clean my tank about 3 times a year :) or when needed. Hope this answers SOME questions you guys have had, but obvi there is much more I didn't cover here, feel free to watch the rest of my videos! Xo :)

[@Garrett-de7rx]

hi. how often do you clean your tank

[@Smexfish]

You're correct, I am going to continue to buy them because I'm not walking past a hurt crab that I can rescue and give a new home. Why is it every crab channel can't see that there's reasons TO buy them if you know what you're doing? For a more dire example: I wouldn't leave a dying kitten who needed a bit of attention being neglected behind a window, because a rescue foundation had gotten it from a kitten mill they weren't able to locate the source of, why would I leave a crab in that same condition? Sometimes. Just sometimes, it's not about leaving an irresponsible 2 year old with them. It's educating the stores that are selling them. I'd rather fight to stop the store selling them and see the others got a good home. Stopping the buying of them isn't the way to fight it, it's getting to the source at stores.

[@sophiehoidahl6162]

Your hermit crabs are mean my hermit crab pinched me once on acsedent

[@zacharymauch8374]

Lol your crab is sponge bob mine is mr crabs, love your vids.

[@delilahfox3427]

Littlelotti's Hartland Hey, I live in Canada, and going into winter, I can't seem to keep my tank warmer than ~71 degrees. I have a heating pad that is supposed to keep the tank warm, but it doesn't seem to raise it above room temperature very much. If you have any tips for keeping my tank warm, they would be much appreciated.

[@themgfishingboys538]

"Peench"

[@emmag1477]

Bossmexicangamer haha it’s because she is southern!😂

[@tar1507]

It kind of annoys meeeee LMAO

[@totallyprofessional1470]

I was looking for this comment.

[@elizabethbritt6689]

It’s her accent

[@isaiahd8156]

*I H a s T h e G r e a t e s t* O f M e m e s* I was too😂💀💀

[@thatssuper7983]

I've never been peanched

[@dlakoba4459]

Vegan Wanderer 😂

[@breyoniameadows1841]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@paigemadison5559]

Vegan Wanderer funny, ME NEITHER . I hold my almost every day sometimes every other and let him crawl on my arm hands and couch he loves getting out and being active. He’s super friendly but will only come out of his shell if I’m the one to grab him out of his cage . But nope never been peanncheeddd

[@godzillafanboi0972]

its pinched not peanched

[@CallaLily69]

🤣

[@KasunaInsanity]

My little Eugene actually loves to be held, just yesterday he was sitting at the front of the tank waiting for me to bring him out. When I did he was really excited and was running around like a kitten. He's also my youngest so that might explain why he has more energy than my other two, Shellby and Nemo.

[@thecritterclique5071]

I say "pinch" just like you do! I guess it's just something we southerns do. XD

[@LorisHartland]

TheCritterClique .. lol 💗

[@skullypilgrim]

TheCritterClique yeah, peench

[@danawagner6480]

I’m southern I say pinch normally

[@jposgood07]

@@danawagner6480 same

[@roxannehongping107]

@@LorisHartland dbjrtifjo7vbsshj

[@doctordeath.5716]

I recamend hermit crabs as pet's so long as they are taking care of the right way.

[@godzillafanboi0972]

it's recommend

[@mrclark7163]

I have two hermit crabs and they are not shy at all they like to crawl up to me and they are not afraid if I get close to them but I still am against letting them crawl on my hand because they still pinch anything that gets too close to their big claw so this was a very helpful video for me Incase I have to put them on my hand.

[@PicklesPets]

I was never pinched by my hermit crabs, but my friend got pinched by hers a couple times and it looked super painful! Some of my crabs were crazy and would come sooooo far out of their shells when I picked them up and wouldn't go back in no matter what. My mom still has two of my old crabs, and they're huge now, so I'm sure a pinch by one of them would be awful! 🦀

[@LorisHartland]

Pickles12807 ... Yea they will pinch hard if they feel like it. They are unpredictable lol. I've never been pinched by mine but it's Bc I don't believe in holding them ever, and I never allow them to crawl on my hand. They don't let go when they pinch usually till they feel like it too. Lol thanks for watching Terra 💗🦀

[@bunnyyewon5942]

Mine never pinched me but when I put them on my arm they won't even come off my arm lol

[@therealcognitoc98]

I got pinched and it wasn’t that painful

[@richyrich6099]

The main reason hermit crabs pinch is to gain footing, not to intentionally harm you. It's like you grabbing your friend beside you as you are about to fall. Thus, having them flat on your hand is very safe as it allows them to walk around on it. They will only pinch if they lose balance, which won't be a problem if your hand is flat. I know this because my hermit crab loves treadmill running on my hands quite a lot and I have only been pinched when I initially first owned him.

[@slartybartfast6249]

I stupidly bought my son 2 hermit crabs two days ago. I had no idea how poorly they were treated and sold or else i wouldn't have supported the industry. The carnie told me the small little box I got them in was just fine and they eat hot dogs and just use tap water as long as it was well water and all is peachy. I knew that was a lie instantly! So ive dropped about 150 on a crabitat tailored from all of your wonderful videos. I truly feel like these littke crabbies are going to have a good life thanks to you. You are awesome!!!

[@cowabummr_dude]

I’ve met so many little hermit crabs at the beach and they’ve never pinched me. They’re also very active and tend to not want to leave my hands if I pick them up! Very cute

[@brianpennington8608]

PEENCH! LOVE IT! You have been a world of help. Just rescued 11 painted shells and in two days will have new turbo shells sent to me.

[@jessiweber5930]

Hi. I love your videos and your love for animals! I have hermit crabs too and I just have to say they don't just pinch you for fun. They'll only do that if you're holding them in the palm of your hand with it not stretched flat out and they fill like they're going to fall. They are curious creatures, shy but curious so when they're extended all the way out they're not coming out to pinch you, they're mainly looking for solid ground to stand on and just wanna explore their surroundings. Just like us we don't want to be held up in the middle of the air with our feet dangling so when you put your finger towards princess she's reaching for a solid place to stand. It just seemed, the way you were talking is that all they want to do is pinch you which isn't the case. They're very docile and only pinch something or someone on like a last resort, usually they just go back in they're shell. I just had to say that. I agree with not picking them up unless necessary. But anywhoo. I love you and you're videos but just had to say that

[@LorisHartland]

Jessi Weber ... hi! Yes I'm aware they don't pinch for "fun" I didn't state this in the video. I didn't recommend handling on your hand Bc I don't believe they should ever be held long enough to be able to crawl on the hand :) this was an example vid of what can happen/ will happen, while moving the crab from tank to bowl, or moving to clean tank. And how to hold them those few seconds those few times a year. I agree they need to be held on a surface IF they were being held a long time (not what I was showing) but in my opinion they should be viewed as something that can pinch and shouldn't be held. I have a lot of very young viewers and I would rather say " they can pinch, they shouldn't be held" rather than send the message " they usually don't pinch, they are docile and can be held on the Palm and allow to walk around" then have a child do that and get pinched, drop the crab and injure it... but again this is alll why I suggest holding them in a dish...while cleaning to avoid handling...I'm sorry if my message confused you. But it's just my opinion! :) 💗👍🏻🦀 thanks for watching 💗

[@jessiweber5930]

Littlelotti's Hartland gotcha! Sorry I forget they're little kids on KZbin sometimes

[@LorisHartland]

Jessi Weber ... No you are fine!!! I was in no way trying to say they are mean or anything, but I have to make my videos black and white sometimes Bc so many kids own these crabs and the crabs die so easily from stress. I just wanted to make my message clear as possible, " they can pinch, they shouldn't be held often" not that they will everytime... just that they can. 💗🦀 xo thanks!

[@holleysdotcom]

Should probably mention what to do if your hermit crab does ever pinch you. I never had to deal with that personally, but I read that running cold water over your hand will get them to let go.

[@teganb8481]

please don't do this! that is not safe for you or your crab!!!!!!! Its just mean and will hurt you both more!!!!! just put your hand flat on the floor of your tank and wait.

[@emilycooper1121]

Your videos are so detailed, organized, and helpful!!!! My friend gave me a hermit crab she couldn't take care of anymore and I have pet experience but not with crabs. Obviously I'm not gonna trust anyone at a pet store to help me, considering the way hermit crabs are caught and treated, and I'm so grateful you've made these videos so that even though this isn't their ideal living condition, we can take care of them the best we can and try to make sure they live happy lives in captivity. :') THANK YOU!!!!

[@LorisHartland]

Thank you! I’m glad to help! Thanks for watching & subbing!

[@EvelynCrawfordURL]

I really love your videos. Personally, I am a new Hermit Crab owner, and your videos really help me. Keep it up!

[@sophiecenteno445]

aww your hermit crabs are adorable! :)

[@LorisHartland]

Sophie's phancakes... lol thanks :) 💗🦀

[@drowranger4854]

sophiesphancakes mine are tinier

[@shahram72]

Thank you for your videos to help me and my daughter and her new hermit crabs. We spent way more than I wanted to but I know animals deserve the basics they need and we will get more in the future to make their habitat better.

[@colinm.4052]

This is a great video! I've had hermit crabs for 1.5 years, but I have never been pinched by any of them (I also wouldn't always expect this though)

[@mariasuarez7848]

Hermit crabs only pinch if they are threatened or they might fall. So you could easily handle them. though I do agree that you shouldn't handle them often. they probably don't even want to pinch you, but rather just put them down.

[@ShazeemKhan]

Great vid. Cute crabbies 😍 I miss mine. I had a few. One or 2 sadly fied. One was a bit aggressive & the other was super friendly. I used have it roam around the house, supervised ofc. He dind mind being hamdled at all. Only time he pinched me was when he was climing on my hand for grip. Used to walk all over me too. Never got stressed at all.

[@doctordeath.5716]

I have had hermit crabs as a kid and I have hermit crabs now and they have not been harmed at all where I bought them at.

[@Robin-tp3gy]

my hermit crab is a sweet pea he doesn't pinch at all.

[@sophiaplesons5652]

Mine too!!! Her name is Cookie she is sooo sweet

[@Faith-bc2np]

I love your hermit crab videos

[@LorisHartland]

FaithyLovesYou ... Thank you 💗👋🏻

[@mira55x-planetnalzena15]

your little hermit crab friends are adorable >w

[@ToriLynnPPH]

I don't own crabs or even plan to but I love watching stuff like that haha. They're adorable! Also, random thought, but I _love_ the way you say "pinch"! I'm in the Midwest so I've never heard anyone say it like that :)

[@LorisHartland]

PugPibbleHedgie ... Bahahahaha awe thank you! Xo that's so funny people keep pointing it out but I thought I was saying it right! Lol I'm southern! So funny. So glad you watched and commented even if you don't have any! Lol 💗🐹💗🐢💗🦀

[@LorisHartland]

PugPibbleHedgie ... BTW your channel is so cute! Subbbbbeeeedddddd girl! 💗👍🏻

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Littlelotti's Hartland Hahah you are saying it right in my opinion, just with a little bit of a twang 😜 I'm about as southern as the North Pole so I love it hahah. And thank you! ❤️

[@nuclearbug7909]

I bought hermit crabs from a fair where there were around 60 of them in a foot by foot tank thing, outside, super cold, little dish of water that I could see was coming from some tap off the side of the building. I hoped I did the right thing by housing them with me. I don't plan on touching them much, maybe only in emergencies or moving to bigger housing if they live to their average life expectancy.

[@tyleraz8297]

I love how she says “pinched”. Hahaha so cute “PEENCHED”

[@emma-rv5gz]

Thx for all of the info about hermit crabs

[@FaithCruzito0508]

Thanks for the videos I’ve been watching and learning so much

[@shaysophvlogs1974]

your videos are so good!!! keep on doing what you do!!!!

[@LorisHartland]

shay&soph vlogs .. thank you!

[@shaysophvlogs1974]

your welcome!!

[@SAKSOON]

Princess and Spongebob lol 😆😆😆 Those are cute names ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ It's so impressing that they actually can recognize their owner! 😲 I thought they all hide in shells no matter what when there's a human contact lol

[@LorisHartland]

SAK- SOON ... Haha some do! But I've had them almost 8-9 years now so they are very used to me! Xo

[@KasunaInsanity]

My hermit crab is named Eugene after Mr Krabs lol

[@craftsyhamster2219]

Gosh I love your channel 💕💕!!

[@UnyJustAGirl]

nice video.. i find it very interesting even though i am not planning on getting any hermit crabs.. theyre not meant for me.. but still i found this video really fun to watch..

[@rachwiles]

I have just got hermit crabs and I love them 👍🏼😀

[@isabellewonderland7605]

If the crab is on your hand and you go to lift it, it may pinch into your hand to try to stay on your hand

[@carstengraves5673]

Peanch peanch peanch is going to haunt my dreams

[@emmasalazar1891]

It's so cute how there so comfortable with her :))

[@daisybeagle9755]

POV: Your telling me that you shouldn’t be holding your hermit crabs meanwhile my hermit crab is just chillin in my hand

[@mydreamisget1ksubswithnovi251]

i swear to god if you say peench one more time

[@ricky_x]

It’s still driving me insane

[@queenweird2175]

Tristan Sharp NO

[@mauroescud]

I love your hermet crabs videos! Their the best!!!!

[@aim1hly461]

I got a hermit today and I love it!

[@elainastamaria5185]

I get nervous whenever handling animals :< I’ve dealt with a bunny pouncing at me, a dog chasing me, and now I’ll be having a hermie pinching me, haha. It’s not because I’m “bad” with animals, but it’s because I hesitate so much when it comes to handling. I feel like I’m going to hurt the animal by mistake or make it afraid by accident, and I guess it freaks the animal out lol. Watching this helped me a bit, since I’m planning on adopting two or three hermies soon :) Edit: I’m probably adopting two hermies ^-^ I plan on naming two male crabs Henry and Kermit

[@everythinghamsterz487]

I love your hermit crabs! They are really cute! 😊

[@kinkin4429]

There are a few problems with this when they try to grip your hands they don’t always try to pinch you but whatever works and yes this does work and I’ve been pinched once so stay clear of those claws

[@frankhagerty5193]

I’ve never been pinched by my hermit crabs, but I’ve only had the, for a month. I luv your vidos! I have a 10 gallon tank for my 2 crabs. Do you suggest a larger one?

[@famoslyritch1]

I personally take the 2nd approach of letting the crabs crawl about my hand. (I think i do this because i tend to stay on the reptile side of KZbin, and for smaller reptiles that tends to be what type of handling is recommended. And i actually have been pinched pretty bad by holding a crab by it's shell.) I've only ever had one pinching incident whilst letting them walk on my hand, and that is because, (very disturbingly) one of my crabs likes to forage dead skin off of my hand (he/she was not frightened, just using it's small feeding claw to forage, which is honestly the less preferable circumstance conceptually) and the crab started to forage my actual living skin! It wasn't painful, just extremely shocking and confusing.

[@ava5679]

I love how you say pinch it's so cute😂❤️

[@camyyycam3401]

thank God for you i haven’t been able to hold them i don’t wanna stress them out or get pinched

[@CallaLily69]

I got hermit crabs yesterday and they go into their shells when I pick them up but come out right as they touch my hand. I like to just hold them and gain their trust

[@guyrose2350]

You shouldn’t be holding them. They’re not animals that need time with their owners. You’ll stress them and cause an early death. Only get them out when they need their substrate cleaned or if you suspect something is wrong.

[@tgirl8955]

I didn’t know you’re not supposed to hold them , I had one for four years when I was 8-11 and played with him a couple times a week, he was really calm and friendly, didn’t pinch. I got him by chance because a girl didn’t want him and was going to throw him away

[@facepalmerchaosalternate127]

My hermit crab went under the refrigerator once and once accidentally got dropped but luckily he’s still ok. Feelers intact, very sharp black tips on their legs and nothing missing

[@meghanm.6231]

I LOVE the way she says pinch, lolol!!

[@brooklepooklemynookleyoke7198]

Meghan M. Me too, and then everyone else is like, "if you say peench one more time!!"

[@ShazeemKhan]

It sounds cute tbh

[@kazee6232]

I've heard that if a hermit crab is missing a limb it grows back when the crab molts

[@arashghasemi]

How do you find out that if it is a he or she when they always hide their botts

[@vanessav.7734]

Whenever I take my crab out, I hold my hand out in his cage and let him crawl on to me. I don’t grab him if he doesn’t go onto my hand.

[@mojipatterson3514]

Please do more hermitcrab videos!!!

[@sageolson4221]

I am planning on getting some crabs and your videos are very helpful!! ( i am getting them from someone who has them already but cant keep them and doest want to leave them at a pet store )

[@yung_koibito8608]

I’ve had my crabs 3 years and I’ve only been pinched twice and that was in the first few days of having them . I handle them on the daily and they crawl on my hand and they don’t get stressed

[@sebastianosullivan3202]

Love your videos

[@icypenguinparty]

Awesome video! I have a question. One of my hermit crabs doesn't seem to be moving. It's been like this for a week or two. I've picked him up a bit and I feel no movement in the shell, and he feels pretty lightweight. I've put him in a Tupperware container that I could fit a small paper dish for salt water, a little cup for fresh water, and a dish for food in. I cut a small hole in the top and placed him inside and put it in the tank to keep it warm and humid. Do you think he's dead? I'm hoping he'll turn out okay.

[@LorisHartland]

The Ender Realm .... put him back in his tank and leave him. Don't touch him or it will stress him further. If your tank is set up properly everything should be fine. As long as he isn't stressed. Trust me if he was dead you will know, they smell horrible. Also they wouldn't be tucked, they would be limp and fall out if the shell. Good luck 💗

[@icypenguinparty]

Littlelotti's Hartland Oops! Thank you. I figured it could be, another reason he was in the container in the tank. I'll put him back.

[@manwithnoname1120]

It may be his molted body.

[@kristye11]

I watch your videos about hermit crabs and I learned a lot. You really helped me. I have hermit crabs and they are healthy and beautiful dark colors. I have 3 purple pinchers and one strawberry crab🦀. They are all healthy a doing great.i would like to know how are your crabs doing? Keep making videos. I love how passionate your are about your animals. I the same way about mine. Thank you a true fan. God bless you and what you do for all your animals.

[@Faith-bc2np]

Please make videos on hermit crab waters and cleaning food!!

[@sky0391]

Thank you so much for the info!

[@melaniesuarez4770]

Awesome video

[@Alysonlove_]

I’m getting 2 today. I’ve watched 3 of ur videos and a lot of other ones and I did research 🥺

[@mars._.is._.peachy]

If you get them it’s best to get them from breeders instead of pet stores

[@im2am]

You have had them for eight years wow!👍👌🏾

[@HaywoodHomestead]

Great video!!

[@megg2119]

Hi! Do you have any advice or knowledge about when they start molting? I'm new to owning hermit crabs and the molting process seems a bit confusing. If I don't see the hermit crab above the substrate, can i assume he is okay and going through molting? I just want to be sure nothing is wrong with them.

[@cadaninch5658]

all i know is i rescued 4 of these hermit crabs from some guy who was keeping them in a uncleaned cage on a ritz cracker diet. he also hotboxed his room at all hours of the day. im glad i saved them regardless of how they were caught.

[@The1nOnlyFlxwers]

My little Tofu and Sushi LOVED to be held and I was just watching this to make sure I am holding them right bc I am not in the mood to be pinched.

[@zba113]

Something to remember is to not drop them if they pinch you, just grab their shell with the other hand and put him back in his terrarium, as soon as they feel comfortable again they'll let go.

[@ellahanna6675]

Hi Lori, I've had my hermit crabs for months now and have had other crabs in the past. I currently have 4, they're all super tiny and I take great care of them- 4 inches of substrate(they're small), salt water dish, fresh water dish, fresh foods, climbing toys, heat source, etc. They're happy and healthy, but they are so shy. I never get a chance to hold them because there always molting and whenever I DO pick them up, they will never come out. Do you have any advice as to find a way to tame them? Thanks!

[@eltoxico8018]

they stress easily, they don’t need to be daily held. just don’t hold them lol

[@heavenlyhamsters9604]

Great video! I used to have hermit crabs myself🙈

[@OrangeDiamond33]

What happened to them? Did you eat them?

[@facepalmerchaosalternate127]

I’ve only been pinched once by my first crab. I was very young when I had him so I didn’t have the experience. Now I have so many hermit crabs and none of them pinched

[@kayleejordan9268]

hi I love your videos there are amazing

[@bisstancevaa3835]

AWWWWW I love your hermie! 😍😍😍😍😍😍 I have found a hermit crab in rhe sea but I left it there!

[@voxxkaa]

Hi Lorri I would like to ask how to make my hermit crabs used to my touch like Princess is to you please make a new video about this it would be so helpful!

[@emily9415]

I bought two hermit crab from a shop on the side of a street at the beach and am now determined to give them the best life possible, my bigger ones name is Peach and my smaller ones name is Shelly. They were being fed this gross looking pellet stuff and had a sponge that was barely wet. They had painted shells and I was scared they wouldn’t molt and change their shells because I know that sometimes the paint gets stuck to them. I had to wait a bit to purchase a twenty gallon and they were stying in a ten gallon. Although people state they are not pets for small kids, I am young and providing them what I would call good husbandry and trying to give them the best life possible. They have plants, ecoearth, hides, heat, saltwater dish, food, and freshwater dish. Peach has gotten so big that I can hardly find big enough shells for him anymore! I personally don’t think hermit crabs should be taken out of the wild or kept as pets unless they’re captive bread. I was very worried when I bought them because we had a 4 hour long drive back home and I thought that they would overheat, freeze, starve, or something else. The first day I had them, I had to mist them with tap water because I needed to purchase reptisafe and salt for them and I felt bad because l knew what to give them but I couldn’t. They are alive and healthy and I love them so much. Thanks to your informational videos I know how to care for them and give them proper enrichment and care! Thanks for all you do!!

[@sebastianosullivan3202]

They are all cute

[@LorisHartland]

Sebastian Osullivan .. thanks! Xo 💗

[@robloxiannoob3573]

Peenched?????

[@queenweird2175]

Robloxian Noob NO

[@Anna_Iris]

It's her Southern Accent-

[@famoslyritch1]

"peench"

[@damonsalvatore2436]

Larissa Osteen Lmao

[@user-vx9nk9tu2c]

I’ve had mine for 2 days and his name is bob, ( I also have 2 other ones, hermie and Athena. ) and he always comes out of his shell when I handle him, he does get a bit nervous when I reach down and pick him up but he comes right back out after I am holding him!

[@ChallengetheWild]

Awesome i kinda want one now

[@ci5178]

Great video Lori💕 I wouldnt get any Hermit Crabs because like you said they would have been taking from the wild and also I would be afraid that they wouldnt last long in my care💖 I wouldnt like to get pinched😂 And if I dropped the Crab I would feal terrible haha!💞 But anyway very helpful video😘💓 And great video as always❣💗 You and HammyLux are my fave youtubers😘😘💛💜💙💗 Byee

[@LorisHartland]

Ci's Animals .... Great call! Yea I don't recommend them as pets, but I do love mine, but like I mentioned I wouldn't get them again, only Bc of how they are taken... thank you for watching! Xo 💗🦀

[@brooklepooklemynookleyoke7198]

I miss my little Hermit Crab buddy :) He loved being held, he'd just crawl into my hand. 🖤

[@pleasedontswearatmycat6024]

Please make more hermie videos!!😄

[@Sreyam86]

I love the way you say pinch lol

[@beautifulbeings3355]

I’ve been pinched a lot it doesn’t really hurt but you can just lay them flat on your hand if they try to crawl off just put your hand in there and closure and then will start to crawl off

[@ailsmulli4464]

so would hermit crabs like for their cage to be moved around? do they like variety to look at or not really

[@fastlegs_2057]

Can you make a video that you do a DIY ON decorations in your tank. And how to make it safe for the hermit crabs

[@messymarcywright6442]

I use to let my hermits walk over my hands and climb on me. They have never pinched me. They only pinch when they feel threatened.

[@ashp8828]

I really want one but i am young to get one but i dont if i should get one but i have watched video of how to take care of them especially your videos and I know pet store things arent that well for the hermit crabs. should I get one?

[@spongebobsqaurepantscarson1644]

Thank you for the vid cause I got mine today

[@facepalmerchaosalternate127]

My crab wasn’t shy ever since I got him. He even came out in the car and he lets me hold him

[@joeyryan6545]

painched?

[@michaelbuckholt2859]

A question for you how do you stop your hermit crabs from fighting

[@maddsdeyoung96]

I let my hermit crab watch your videos he actually sits there and watches it’s cute ...anyways love your vids

[@LorisHartland]

Madds Deyoung Hahahaha that’s so cute!!!!!

[@bella.kovste]

Amazing video Lori I love you crabs

[@LorisHartland]

flowerbella 123 ... Thank you!!! 💗🐹 xo💗🦀

[@bella.kovste]

Littlelotti's Hartland can we Collab

[@LorisHartland]

flowerbella 123 ... maybe one day! When I am back to collabs! do you have any vids on your channel? Xo 💗

[@bella.kovste]

Littlelotti's Hartland yes on my other channel ag artist123

[@pegallcops5831]

Its 3:44 am where i am in Illinois......I wonder why I'm always tired in the morning! 😂 Anyways lysm💗💖💙💚💛💜💣💞💟❣💓💕

[@LorisHartland]

Pet Lover's Planet .. Haha sorry!!!! Thanks for watching! Xo

[@ImGonnaShitYourPants]

Just got mine today as an early gift