Hermit Crab Diet: What I Feed My Crabs Daily 🐚🦀 Lori’s Hartland

[@chrishale1345]

My hermits also love the variety diet! I feed it with carrots, and cucumber because they like those 3 the best! For the saltwater and freshwater, I use Zoo-Med reptile water conditioner for the freshwater, and you can add the Zoo-Med saltwater conditioner, but make sure you add it to a freshwater base. ( add freshwater, and then add 2-3 drops of saltwater conditioner) my hermits have been living for 3 years. They are thriving!

[@wolfyfoxtail4974]

Awww, there so cute! My hermit crab is three years old. Also, hermit crabs are master escapers so be careful. I learned that the hard way, lol. I forgot to water Tina ONE day and she got so mad that she got OUT of her cage and some how got DOWNSTAIRS. Ever since then I have the lid tighter and make sure to give her water. XD. Every one makes at least one mistake with a first pet I guess. I still sometimes scope out the cage to make sure it’s still closed tight. I love all my pets, even though most of them are sassy. (Though my hermit crab is the sassiest one.)

[@Mich-oh2gr]

She didn't got mad she was just finding water🤗

[@Chloe-lo4mt]

WolfyFox TAIL my cousin and I got crabs while on vacation and one of theres escaped and they couldn’t find it for days 😂 they finally found it after 4 days, and yes it was a alive, it molted and ate it’s remains to stay alive is what they think because it was very white and looked it like it just molted.

[@leadtodraw1563]

You should have named her sassy😂

[@tonyfreeman6731]

Lol i got mine today and it escaped and was under my bed

[@aminaov098]

Omg mine escaped once too

[@socialwolf9779]

this actually helped me a lot since I literally just bought one small hermet crab thanks! 🖒 :P

[@LorisHartland]

social wolf aj ... feel free to buy a couple more if you have a 20 gallon! They love company! 💗🦀💗

[@nathanialb.8394]

Lori’s Hartland u beat me to it........ By two....years.........

[@sourhoney3181]

@@nathanialb.8394 mood

[@ooblong]

Yours will get lonley without another one and probably get depressed and die :/

[@unstopableyt7850]

@@LorisHartland I got a questions like do u have to give ur hermit crabs salt water daily because I just give it fresh and can 2 small hermit crabs die from a 5 gallon tank

[@Left4DeadHunterFan]

one of my hermit crabs goes absolutely ape whenever I give them a little bit of wet cat food as a treat.

[@tonytime_gaming1921]

lol

[@ellenwillsworth4494]

Good or not good

[@Cat-di9lg]

yup I'm so not getting another pet anytime soon now I need to buy 2 new 40 gal breeders for my hamsters and more accessories I also need more aquiram supplies for my goldfish a huge bag of moss to redo my frog tank and now more hermitcrab foods and possible a new tank and a new lid with light and I'm pretty sure I don't have enough money in my wallet for all of it

[@infernal216]

I'm using a real coconut to make my hermi crabs hut and I'm glad i know it's not harmful if they decide to eat any that's dried.

[@HPGIRL1109]

my hermit crab loved everything coconut, it's his favorite food and if something is made of it he'll take immediate interest. XD

[@aliciajazmin49]

When I got my hermit crabs almost a year ago I asked the lady that worked at the store if I had to give them salt water and she told me no just normal water and she told me other information that I am now learning that is not right thanks for this video now I can properly feed my crabs

[@ryry02823]

My hermit crab crawled over the screen while I was watching this 😂

[@Bianca-xy5bu]

Haha same!!

[@ghostlytavern129]

Thank you! My teacher wants them as a class pet and I’m gonna try to take care of them the best I can!

[@ratneshshrinet51]

Lavender Zone wow Good class pets

[@ghostlytavern129]

Ratnesh Shrinet hello.. did not end well I would not recommend as class pets one of the kids killed one of the hermit crabs. The other moved to my house to live with me.

[@dankmegatron313]

Ratnesh Shrinet uuuuhhh Actually they would not be

[@jessiefranklin9318]

@@ghostlytavern129 dang I'm sorry but hey atleast the other is fine. Do you have multiple

[@vanessalopez6086]

Amazon has that FMR treat. It’s Florida marine research treat.

[@thewonderpaws9584]

Thanks so much,Lori! I recently got the "OK" from my parents to finally allow me to get hermit crabs. Don't worry, I'm 14 years old not a toddler so I'm going to take very good care of them. I am not getting them until a long time from now but I want to be fully prepared. So thanks for these videos! I know I shouldn't support anyone selling hermit crabs. Our local pets mart takes very well care of their hermit crabs , with everything they need! I plan to get two for my 10 gallon, but I'm thinking about 3. Do you think 3 small ones is too many? Thanks!-JoJo

[@emmapalmieri9585]

The Wonder Paws three is just fine just add a bit more food

[@alrightyaphroditea]

Three small ones should be in a 20 gallon I'd say

[@shelbyoops218]

Look for the Facebook group hermit crab owners! :)

[@trinityg.5620]

did you ever get them

[@ashlyn527]

Go on Land hermit crab owner society on Facebook or crabstreetjournal.com. Their information is actually followed behind science.

[@theotas5509]

How do i feed them fruits with out flies and bugs coming! I don't want to feed them the dry powder food I bought from the pet store, but when I put in fruit and veggies, it molds easy from the humidity, and bugs come . Any tips???

[@spagheteater4354]

Hey you might want to start doing this but hermit crabs need a bowl of water they can fully submurge and swim in. They have a water supply in the back of their shells that they keep up with by swimming

[@briannagrange6599]

I also have a recommendation you can also use grinded up egg shell for calcium my hermits really enjoy it!

[@rubystandfield8028]

I gave mine strawberry and honeydew. Should I stop? I also give her the variety diet and carrots.

[@rubystandfield8028]

Do you have to change out the water everyday or no? (If it’s not dirty.) also we put reptile mulch in it’s not sandy at all so idk if we should change it next time. Also how long do you have to clean/re-arrange the cage. We have one hermit crab.

[@kogasoulmate]

Naomi Fields it might die from loneliness (literally)

[@rubystandfield8028]

lylliana lawter how?

[@Britannicabuddies]

Is it ok to fill up a jug of tap water and let it sit for 48+ hours and then give it to them for drinking and soaking? I have never done this, I'm just wondering.

[@chloed.6504]

No, that could kill your crabs please don't

[@Britannicabuddies]

Cocoa Davis, thank you I have never done this, I was just wondering about it, I promise I will never do it!

[@chloed.6504]

Britannica93 😁

[@xander3muzik]

I remember this video helped me a lot when I got my hermit crabs

[@victoriablack422]

I have a hermit crab and he is always buried in the substrate except for at night or when everything is dark. He seems very anxious because everytime there is a light or I pick him up he flips out and hides. Is there anything you think I can do to help him or is this behavior normal? P.S I'm on a sea food diet I see food and I eat it Dudu tssss

[@ms.lizzysPlace]

I agree

[@ms.lizzysPlace]

😘💗

[@alissa2730]

Did you just purchase or get your crab? Lots of the time its stress from transitioning homes! Hust make sure to leave it alone for a while to get used to its new home!

[@TheInfinityag]

Victoria black i had this issue recently if he’s always buried the humidity in your tank probably isn’t high enough

[@Exaris79]

I used to feed my hermit crabs with Dandelion flowers&leaves. They love it unfortunately it's seasonal in Canada so best thing to do is collect&dry them for the winter even if u got some of them growing indoors.

[@kn2627]

I know this video is kind of old, but I have a few comments. (sorry if I already posted something similar on another video) but the substrate should be a little more wet. At least "sand castle" consistency. They need this so they can molt properly and dig tunnels. Also, your water bowls are too shallow. It needs to be deep so your biggest hermit crab can fully submerge. Just some tips! Good luck crabbing!❤

[@amazonjackson1278]

I wish you had included a few seconds at the end of them actually eating. I was expecting that. Also, I didn't know people kept crabs as pets until about 20 minutes ago and now I'm fascinated! What's the social aspect or are they purely observational pets?

[@LorisHartland]

Angela King .... its hard to catch them eating! They do it at night I only see them in the water usually! And also yes they are pets to watch def, they aren't to be handled much at all :) just to have and enjoy!

[@amazonjackson1278]

Well I can see you have a lot of love for your little critters. Thanks for the reply!

[@LorisHartland]

Angela King ... NP, Thanks for watching! 💗🐹🦀💗

[@roserise177]

My biggest hermit crab (gandalf) was eating on my bed when I was going to clean their tank i'm so excited because I caught it on camera

[@hpayton2]

People visit Florida and bring them back as gifts....sold EVERYWHERE. I have 3.....6 years now. They can live 40!!!

[@marquistownsend3761]

how many crabs should you put in a ten gallon tank?

[@LorisHartland]

Marquis Townsend .... depends on how big they are, smaller than a golf ball I would say 3- 4 or less, any larger no more than 2 in a 10 gallon. Bigger than a 3 inch shell I would only have 1. Any more than 3 crabs its best to get a 20 gallon long if you can, also don't mix different crab sizes, large crabs pick on and can kill smaller ones esp in a small tank! Keep like sizes together 💗 thanks for watching!!!

[@marquistownsend3761]

ok thanks

[@peepeeluigi5600]

3 at most

[@peepeeluigi5600]

thats only if its a jumbo

[@andrewberg5288]

No more than 4

[@gameoftanks6503]

Someone brought in a hermit crab in a critter keeper today (i work at an aquarium shop) and I couldn't leave him like that. He was in a painted football shell and had no food. I went immediately after work and bought him a ten gallon, salt water, and shells, as well as a hermit crab buddy. (I already had eco earth because I have a gargoyle gecko!) (They're both still small) he walks all over me already and I'm in love! I've been feeding them banana and tilapia as well as some store bought hermit crab food. Your videos are super helpful and your hermit crabs are super cute!!

[@gameoftanks6503]

I'm feeding jurassidiet for the pellets!

[@LorisHartland]

That's awesome to hear! Thank you! Good luck with your little one! Make sure to give lots of shells to get him out of that one 💗

[@gameoftanks6503]

Littlelotti's Hartland I will for sure!

[@doberduo5441]

ok, my crab's diet is changed. i am getting 1 or 2 more crabs tomorrow. i will quarantine the new crabs to check for mites for a few days. my crab(s) do and will eat include: bell peppers, shredded coconut, carrot, cucumber, safe type of orange, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, banana, apple, watermelon, cantaloupe, broccoli, and a little bit of pellet food along with an occasional treat i dehydrated.

[@elise8337]

Don't feed them pellet food, it's toxic. I had 2-3 crabs die from it.

[@doberduo5441]

i changed that, i give them only store bought dried meal worms and shrimp.

[@doberduo5441]

Thank you for being concerned. Plus I am hoping to order from hermitcrabpatch.com from now on.

[@elise8337]

That's good.

[@hdgaming565]

I don't know what's wrong with my hermit crab but they never eat even if I change their food every 24hours and when I wake up I still see the food there but my hermit crab still alive,please help me

[@carolinewalter5123]

I have a very large hermit crab that I believe could be 25 years old. I have had him/her for 4 1/2 years. I guess I have done mostly the right thing, but I get panicked in the summer. How do I make sure he's cool enough? I do freeze water (dechlorinated) in plastic bottles and I put the fresh and salt water in the refrigerator, but his area still gets very hot. I like your videos very much, they have been quite helpful. I would appreciate some advice on this. Thank you.

[@Blusurii]

we just went to the beach and we found alot of them thanks!

[@madalynn2562]

I am looking into getting hermit crabs. My brother had cared for them in 1st grade and loved then. For level of care do you think hermit crabs are somewhat easy to take care of and take up a lot of time. I have a few fish, dog, and am getting snails soon.

[@sun.pendelum8599]

My little hermie Kevin LOVES to eat watermelon and honey due, but I only give it to him once a week as a treat. My friend says sugary fruits are ok as a full time diet. I'm not sure about that?? I want him to be healthy.

[@LorisHartland]

Jesslyn Carol .... land hermit crabs are just that. Land crabs, fruit isn't something they would encounter often. Their main diet is small shrimp and sea bugs, and things. Occasional fruit is ok, but not too sugary. 💗

[@angtek81]

I really have enjoyed your hermit crab videos. I recently took in a single hermit crab so he would not go on Craig's list. I have learned so much about crabs since then. His previous owner was doing many things right but I am kind of surprised the crab has lived as long as he has. I changed up a lot of things for him added a second hermit crab and will be upgrading them to a much bigger tank very soon. He is so happy since I added a second crab to his tank😊 I think I will be adding a third once I get their bigger tank set up and they get use to their new environment. Thanks again for all the info!!

[@LorisHartland]

Angela Tekell ... That's so great to hear, hey love company for sure! Xo as long as their enclosure has all the things I've mentioned, Eco earth, moisture, differently foods/fruit/veg. Saltwater & fresh and a light or heat source & shells they should be perfect 💗 good luck!

[@angtek81]

Thanks I have sand right now but I just bought some of the eco earth and some more shells. The will be moving into their new improved tank this week!! I did vary their diet up on your recommendations and they seem to be very happy with the addition of the veggies to their diet. I have some other types of food coming soon from amazon also. :)

[@lorimilks870]

I've seen on other sites to give them Cheyenne pepper turmeric and oranges. What's your thoughts on these? Also pool's deep enough to fully submerge.

[@ColumbiaWho14]

FMR and the zoomed food have copper sulfate in it which is a preservative that isn't good for them. I use the fruit salad all the time plus I go to hermie's kitchen or hugsforhermits for their variety food. As for salt water I use instant ocean and measure it out per gallon and pre make it for the month.

[@lilyannasantiago-acevedo2345]

I watch your vids ALOT over and over again to see if I missed something that I can get my crabs and I always see more stuff in your vids. My hermits got mites a few months ago and I took them to the vet and the lady didn't know what to do she had to look up stuff and I didn't trust anything she said and also said that she can give them a special bath to get rid of the mites but it can cause death but I didn't take that risk I went home I let them soak in distilled water and I soaked everything in the tank with water and a bit of bleach then I rinsed and wiped down the tank really good and now they are mite free :) I've had them for almost a year im getting them a 20 gallon long soon they have both molted great and my first one is molting again they have both changed shells quite a few times. If it wasn't for me finding your videos my crabs would have died due to the lack of care. Thank you

[@jamienelson2095]

So change the fresh water daily. What about the Salt water? As for food: Do you just dump the whole food dish of what’s left after 24 hours and then put in new food? How high should the water level be for the crabs safety?

[@alicethecat9790]

I am wanting to get around 2-3 hermit crabs in my around 30 gallon tank. I did some research. I will be buying normal shells, not painted, and I will be getting a under the tank heater, and a thermometer, and humidifier. And I will mist them down. And I’ll get the coconut stuff for the bedding, and the two different waters, all safe. Salt and normal clean, without chemical waters. (I will be getting other items too, but these are the basics I am thinking about..) is there anything necessarily? I do not believe I need a heating lamp, but any suggestions? Thank you!

[@LorisHartland]

My only suggestion is to not buy them, I don’t encourage anyone to get hermit crabs 💗

[@shix998]

me and my big sis found a big hermit crab and can we feed it tap water?

[@Hammylux]

Your hermies are so adorable!!! I've actually been thinking about getting some myself we will see though lol they have always fascinated me ! Always love learning about them lovely video!!!! ❤❤

[@LorisHartland]

You should get some! They are so fun to watch! They are very easy in my opinion as long as you know what they need ;) Ive had these guys about 6 years! I can't believe it lol they kinda make me feel like its a tiny pc of he ocean I can keep at home. I couldn't do fish, salt water fish are so much work but I love the ocean lol! So these guys are perfect :)

[@efgexotics]

HammyLux I have 3, they are amazing I love them so mich

[@peeinmypants3127]

HammyLux if you do want one you should get some from the beach there are many there are pools

[@Hiiiiiiiiiiii37]

No never take crabs from the wild

[@phuckhangnguyen2202]

All of them are from the wild, they've been caught from their natural habitat to stores

[@a.j.3030]

Love your videos. Thank you! Just wanted to mention that the Hermies can't have fresh water by itself. It has to be treated with a dechlorinator. If you said that, I apologize. I didn't hear it.

[@heatherhunter6255]

My crabs only eat 2 things, fish food and blueberries! We have introduced them to so much new things. Would they eat dried oatmeal

[@aidenhoffmam8969]

I have hermit crabs I give them grapes and peanut butter everyday and sometimes veggies with it they love it I’ll be at school and when I get home it will be almost gone! (It’s smooth peanut butter btw)

[@justinespinelli8823]

Hi! My hermit crabs love the fmr land hermit crab treats too, and I’m pretty sure they still sell it just in different packaging! Thanks for talking about it.

[@alphadelta1468]

Amazing video! My hermit crabs thank you.

[@tylerjones3273]

I have a 20 gallon tank and I have been giving my hermit crabs verities of vegetables but they won’t eat. Please reply, I don’t want them to die. 🙏

[@ilovecarrie8403]

Give em some coconut and freeze dried fish and shrimp. They love it. You can find freeze dried fish in the cat treat section. Just wet it first. It lasts forever too!

[@deonnaprice9136]

Is your coconut dried I have big pieces that are dehydrated was wondering if it's ok to give it to them?

[@wesleer4780]

I have a hermit crab who is to big for his shell but refuses to go into a new one and I am not gamma force it so what should I do

[@rachwiles]

Are they saltwater crabs 🦀 do hermit crabs need salt water

[@SPARTAN_G23]

I bought the substrate that you suggested how often do I need to mix water into it? Also I got the heat pad to put on the side of the tank but do I need that since it’s summer right now and I don’t keep the air on much? Our tank did not come with a top part so I don’t have a lid with a light is hat necessary. I’m a little concerned w keeping the tank damp .

[@LorisHartland]

Keep it moist, spray as needed & keep it warm.

[@elizaperkovich1619]

with the salt water... you have it in a plastic bottle... don't plastic bottles leak chemicals into the water?

[@LorisHartland]

Eliza Perkovich ... I don't think it's a problem, everything they consume in captivity comes out of plastic. Maybe if the saltwater was left in the sun then yea :) xo 💗

[@ratprince1114]

I have a hermie named Pinchy but over spring break I'm buying a few crabs from the painted shell industry beacause my shell collection has a lot of Turbo shells in it so they will change quickly. how do u get over molting? i get soooooo worried.

[@tomarranegrete2028]

I got my hermit cab food I just got it I only have one Idk if I should get another one and also can they have a banana

[@smallgoblin192]

I have a question. I am going to get hermit crabs from a pet store when I go to the beach, and the car ride home will be about 4 hours long , I will pack hermit crabs food and dry veggies and fruits, and I will give him a spray form the spray bottle every couple hours. Will it be safe for the hermit crab?

[@nharri22]

This may me a stupid question but how do you get dechlorinated water. I read that boiling tap water for 20 min is good. But I dont like putting the chemicals just in case I screw it up.

[@abigailw225]

You can always just buy gallons of spring water from the grocery store and use that if you feel uncomfortable using water conditioner

[@letsgetliminal]

Can't I just put water from the regular bottles we drink at home so I don't have to dechlorinate it etc?

[@maceyspets2805]

I am thinking about adopting another crab but I am worried that my crab shelldon and the new crab will have babies. What do you think I should do? I have a 10 gallon tank but my parents said to wait till they big get bigger and then we can get a 20 gallon tank.

[@spookyspookster8429]

I got a Hermit Crab for the first time a couple days ago but I don't know where to get the salt water and I only have one crab and I heard they don't live long alone so I don't know what to do:(

[@ringsofpain8769]

my 6 hermits love the variety diet also so i mainly feed them that ill also feed them mango carrot,banana,and they seem to like pumpkin for some weird reason.

[@niveditakuntey5614]

My hermit crabs diet consists of pellet commercial food, and two or three fruit and vegetable choices. Sometimes I put in a treat like shredded cheese, or Cheerios. The cherios r safe don’t worry. (They like to take the cherrios around the tank and eat together and I end up finding cherrios under theyre hides lol)

[@katielightner7074]

I need your help please. I recently saved 2 hermit crabs. The lady told me they are "marine" (land crabs) and do NOT need salt. Nothing salt it will kill them. Is this true? I really need to know because I'm scared they will die and Google won't really tell me what I need to know

[@stickeredshells1612]

Your hermit crabs will eat commercial food? Mine wont even touch it! I feed them vegetables,freeze dried fruits, egg shells, cheese (once a month), fruits, meats, etc. I mean, i give them commercial food, but they ignore it.

[@LorisHartland]

Stickered Shells mine do, but I feed them a huge variety too

[@rachwiles]

Are American crabs different to English hermit ones

[@ttororim]

I just got a hermit crab 🐚 what should i feed it without buying food from the pet store? Should I buy pellets?Are cantaloupe's,lettuce,corn,and banana 🍌 good for them?

[@LorisHartland]

Anabelle_ Ferraer ... It would be kinda hard to give them a complete diet without a good pellet that offers everything in one but you could try just be sure to do a lot of research first. :)

[@elise8337]

I NEVER fed mine pellet food, I feed mine dried mango, coconut, meal worms, dried shrimp, fruits, red clovers, and stinging needle leaves. I also add Green sand and they love it.

[@doberduo5441]

i do feed mine coconut that i get them store-bought coconuts. tsunami does not like blueberries but loves melons, coconut, carrots, and somewhat likes his pellets.

[@LorisHartland]

Sabrina Brinkley ... Oh yes! That all sounds wonderful! Xo 💗

[@pezmesu]

Currently binge watching hermit crab videos

[@kendraryan2093]

My hermit crabs always hide in their shells when I get close to the tank. Is this because I’m not treating them right or because they haven’t really been exposed to people?

[@Debg14]

The pellets have a ingredient that’s called copper sulfate and another called fish meal those ingredients cause molting problems

[@ethanolmethanol]

Do All things Living have an e-store ? I would love to get my boys some treats since in my country the feeding options for hermit crabs are pretty limited,even it is rare to find some food dedicated to them specifically. In local stores they even suggest feeding them on vegetable only,since hermits are not common to own...i don't want them to feel sick.

[@LorisHartland]

Bianca Fabová ... hello! I would check Amazon!!! Or petco.com! Surely they will ship to you! Good luck! Also petsmart.com too! Xoxo 💗🐹💗🐢💗🦀

[@dzamarelli]

we have 2 crabs and they will only eat certain things, is that an issue. Like one will only eat apples and Ive tried many different things

[@thegrump7240]

So this isn’t about there food but is it ok that my substrate is all at a slope one sides more shallow the other is a bit higher about 5 inches

[@joshmorrow9625]

I am a club food what’s a good thing for them like frozen food at Falls in vegetable

[@mattie7887]

Lori so i have a hermit crab named pickle and he has made ut about 7 month but i want to upgrade his tank and get him some new friends but my town diesnt have a pet store with the stuff i want and i cant drive but all the stuff im getting him is going to cost a lot of mony and im just a pre teen and he us used to sand on one side of his tank and eco earth on the other if i change it to just eco will that be safe for him since im changing it up so mutch (Here is my list)(take note this is a upgrade/haul) 3 bags of eco earth Big and little plants Hideout Saltwater Freshwater Mister/spray bottle A scooper 3 store bought foods Vegetables Climbing decor 20 gallon tank 1-2 new germit crabs A lot more shells Heat pad Anything els i think will be good for them Do i need to get them sponges?

[@madmystic3457]

Can I give raw coconut? I feed him Hikari crab cuisine as I am a beginner and without much knowledge. I feed him vegetables and watery tropical fruits which are not acidic. My crab is tiny and I am giving him Hikari palates drenched in salt water. I don't know I am supposed to give it dry or any other way. Please help me.

[@lillyaarhaus9368]

I'm planning on getting three hermit crabs. What I want to know is how much of the hermit food should I give them? I was thinking one tsp per hermit crab of each kind of food. I was also going to give them a different vegetable once every week. Is that a good idea?

[@adannn]

In the variety diet hermit crab food is it good to feed it all by itself

[@LorisHartland]

MessiTheGreat 29 ... No always offer 3 diff things or more one being fruit and veg 💗

[@danniemikeey579]

I just found a hermit crab on the beach. It's very big and looks like a spider. Doesnt come out much

[@motarcycle_guy]

so i found out that hermit crabs are scavengers so they eat anything edible, and the more smelly, the better, BUT NO ROT OR MOLD!!! it is not safe for them. but they also like turky or chicken, you can give them left overs, my hermit crabs enjoy casadias (im not good at spelling, oof) and turky, on thanksgiving, if any left overs, we give them turky and homemade mashed potatos, they enjoy it. and these are just some other things about hermit crabs

[@carsynrussell7514]

where did you get the water bowls?

[@LorisHartland]

Carsyn Russell ... pet smart many years ago 💗

[@aiedigitalvisuals]

I just got mine he is in a little keeper thingy nothing to climb on no pool or anything i told my parents it isn't a good place to keep him

[@amandahoule531]

Lori I'm not sure where you're located or if you know of anyone closer to me....we have three hermit crabs, we've had them for two years and it's time for them to be re-homed. I feel terrible and want to make sure they go to someone that will correctly care for them.

[@banclez8835]

I’m getting a hermit crab today!I saw hermit crabs at petco (not raging on petco they may of been sick when they got them) and they where miserable and sick

[@tramdinh3648]

I feed my hermit crab salt water I got from pet smart and I feed him lettuce and can u at least try to make a video on how to tell if it's a boy or girl thank you I also feed him lettuce and cucumber

[@sour_fallz]

Hey. I got my crabs today. Crabcakes and Seaerchin. Followed all your advice. Can you tell me if I should mist them? If so what kind of water. Please get back to me soon. 😘 I’m your biggest fan😁🤗

[@dhrithitejasvi1498]

Hey Lori I got the FMR treat u recommend I found it in my pet store unfortunately there was only one

[@Splexsychiick]

...coconut can be more than a 'desert' for coconut. You don't have to worry about them having too much sweet. They'll eat fruit peels. They love fruit and decaying matter like wood. They like rocks with algae/moss growing on them and dead leaves.

[@torimahon2114]

sorry if this sounds like a dumb question, but can you just put a bowl of purified drinking water in their habitat?

[@elise8337]

Yep! That and salt water! That's what I do because I don't feel like buying prime, which you need if you don't do that.

[@spookyspookster8429]

How do you save a Hermit Crab from a painted shell? I bought one from the beach and its slowly dying from the paint on the shell and I don't know what to do

[@cindyellis6934]

I feed my hermit crabs dried shrimp and they like it but is it ok to feed hem that on their own?

[@LorisHartland]

Llamalover22 ... I talk about this in my video :) 💗👍🏻

[@trudypowell2558]

My pet store suggested rolled oats, dried coconut and sultanas is that ok?

[@thimovijfschaft3271]

I used to have rainbow crabs and they loved tomato. Do Heremite crabs like tomato and is it good for them?

[@Daugen]

Okay stupid question; you say you have to wash your food, but does it have to be with tap water or something else. I know tapwater is poisonous for hermit crabs. :)

[@R8elyn]

How much do you have to feed them and how many times a day? I was also wondering what temperature you need it in there tank and if you need a heater. Im going to get the cage tomorrow and I want to make sure I know everything before I get it.

[@madisonouellette8914]

Wait how to you make distilled and salt water? And is it ok if i don't give them that much of the variety but like two or three different things?

[@LorisHartland]

Madison Ouellette ... dechlorinated and salt I'm posting a video Friday about this :)

[@stellaousley1911]

Can you have a tank that is smaller then a 10 gallon with a hermit crab that is he size of a quarter?

[@LorisHartland]

stella ousley .... No glass 10 gallon is the minimum to provide moisture/humidity, from the eco earth and give plenty of room for all the proper bowls, climbing items, shells & water dishes.

[@heyitslindsey96]

Would it be safe to put 3 of these items in their food bowl a day and simply rotate them as long as they are not all veggies or pellets?

[@julierocky9993]

Can you share a photo of the Coconut container for the All things Living? Was it strawberry flavored?

[@slaughterhater]

Some people hate store bought food because it has either fish meal or soy bean meal and that it will kill them.

[@AshleySmith-jv3wx]

I can not find the brand All Living Things for the dried veggie mix anywhere. Is there a different brand you use now since I see this video was 3 years ago?

[@ellaborodkina6222]

Have you tried the organic all natural hermit crab food yet on Amazon? I got 21 packs of it all for under 30 dollars which is like an year’s worth of supply : )

[@wetsockk9199]

I gave them a bit of raspberry one time, and they really liked it! I have only given it to them once though and in a really small portion.

[@slaughterhater]

There are also people that hate the salt water glub solution from All Things Living and don't recommend it.

[@bella.kovste]

How do you clean hermit crabs I'm planning on getting 2 or 3

[@LorisHartland]

flowerbella 123 ... watch my first hermit crab video to see them bathe. But you don't clean them, they just need to soak a few minutes 💗 room temp water.