Things You Should Know Before Getting A Hermit Crab

[@gachaglassesgamer4532]

I have done 2 weeks of research. I am getting them tomorrow. I know every last thing about them. I know how to provide a good life for them. I’m here to go over the things I’ve learned. I am very excited to provide Jupiter and Pixel a great home! ❤️

[@micaella5130]

How are they?

[@thethreehermitcrabs5431]

This video is great and very informative! Everyone should know this before getting hermit crabs. It’s so sad how many people buy hermit crabs thinking they are a cheap great first time pets for little kids when that is not at all true.

[@lam4452]

Talkin about the food, I also give my hermits mosquito larvae from time to time (the one sold frozen as fish food). They love them, never saw them eating so much. And I think it resambles their natural diet more than cooked fish. Love!

[@1badombre82]

Thanks for the video. I kept crabs for years and decided it was too much upkeep. But I'm about to start again. They take alot of care

[@social.wallflower9056]

very helpful! i’m getting some soon and i need to know all i can!!!!

[@cookiecrumble4258]

I had two and one. DIED this morning sooooooooooooooo I need help

[@social.wallflower9056]

Cookie Crumble oh my gosh i am so sorry for your loss!!! my mom is crab sitting lol, so i hope nothing happens. i wish you the best of luck!

[@thimovijfschaft3271]

Weather you can use tapwater or not is depending on where you live. I live in the east of the Netherlands, near a water winning area. We win water from very deep under the ground. If you live here, the tapwater will actually be cleaner then dechlorinated water. Even in the West of the country, the water is pretty clean. However in the west there is calcium in the water. There are more laws to ensure the tapwater quality then the bottled water quality. I personally want hermit crabs as well but my mom says she doesn't want any new animals anymore

[@StarTrek_Data]

They so easy to take care of in my opinion, ive had em for awhile

[@Katie.aylwin226]

Boredom Ensues how long

[@mxdxiie2571]

would a fish tank be a nice environment for them? getting one tomorrow and my siblings are too, we are heading home from the beach tommorow and are going to put them in a carrier but I don’t know what to do after that?

[@dakoda9754]

5-10 gallons per crab, you can use tap water, just get a water purifier it’s cheaper than the bottles also don’t take your crabs out and if they’re molting don’t dig . This has some decent information but a lot more detail to be added

[@heartsandbunnys714]

dâködā no,they can’t have tap water,it slowly kills them

[@dakoda9754]

Reference water purifier

[@HPGIRL1109]

10 gallons per crab, tap water can actually have some good minerals in it as long as you dechlorinate it (but admittedly I usually get the bottles because it's easier). and handling is kind of debated, but most people would agree that you can take them out, but you shouldn't really do it too too often. I've handled my crab enough that he really trusts me, which is really great. if I have to pick him up, he is not afraid at all and knows he's not in danger and doesn't need to hide. he doesn't even flinch, and he's never pinched anyone since I got him (he's a friendly little dude). it does make measuring his shell opening more difficult though. XD

[@georgebostwick8409]

I had one painted shell in my tank and all the turbos in the world in there but my crab when to the painted one

[@briannaspets2501]

George Bostwick That is why it is best to only offer natural shells and no painted ones. :) Sometimes they can be picky and stubborn lol.

[@SebastianMelendez-p8w]

Should i keep a hermot crab(35gal(insize)) or a gold dust green day gecko(50gal(in size)) or both(150 gal tank(in size))

[@mayathompson2355]

the only thing that isn't the best is heat lamps use heat pads only other wise you will have hot spots and it will burn them but over all good job!

[@Yomomcom-mc9qz]

Guys u don’t need a little pool for ur hermit crab! They like Togo in there water boul but make sure u put them in a bath of salt water for there shell

[@thegirlswellner31]

Those are beautiful

[@xXinfinityXx283]

You’re an underrated subscribed person

[@Jarok3]

why does all the crabitats i see use plastic plants? would hermit crabs thrive in a vivarium-style tank? i dont like when a tank looks like a childrens playground, and id like to make an living, thriving natural tank, would that be possible for them to live in? also, would they get lonley if you only get one, or is it more optimal to get a pair? thanks in advance :)

[@Jarok3]

Føurcent okay, great, the more the merrier :) okay, so it's just a matter of trial and patience to see wich (non harmful) plants they will leave alone?

[@lam4452]

I know I am very late, but someone may still find this usefull. I collected infos around about safe plants, and after that I put sphagnum moss, fittonias and other stuff in the tank (so, real plants). The crabs LOVE to climb on those, they do. I always find them up here, althoug they have a "climbing park" made in natural hemp rope. So far the plants are doing good and growing (I've had those for 6 months) and they are amazing for keeping humidity high without mold (I never went under 78% since I've got them). The crabs are doing super good too!

[@HPGIRL1109]

fake plants are fine for them, but you can also go more bioactive if you want. the only real difference is that they will nibble on real plants, but otherwise neither is better than the other. and yeah, you need at least 2-3.

[@alpha_alt5376]

Hey! I have a queustion. I use Flukers Hermit Crab beach. It is not calcium sand and infact says how bad calcium sand is. It is a mixture of sand (regular), coconut fiber and some salt and some calcium carbonate for health. It says that calcium sand is bad and they love it! (I also mix eco earth with it). Anyway, I wanna know if that is ok. Thanks!

[@Vxsral]

You can also find a big bag of children’s play sand (ones recommended for child’s sandbox) at Walmart or homedepot for really cheap, and mix the eco earth with the play sand :)

[@alpha_alt5376]

@@Vxsral Great advice! Thanks!

[@Vxsral]

Alpha_ALT np

[@HPGIRL1109]

I actually use the same substrate, and it does work very well. the sand is the proper size grain, it packs well, the coco fiber helps with moisture, all of that. and my crab loved digging around in it (even if it's just a little crater to get comfy). it doesn't have anything harmful in it, and it doesn't stick to them like calci sand much less cement to them. in my experience it's safe and they do well on it. my one complaint is just that the bag size is too small. so for the minimum 6 inches in a 10 gallon tank (so the absolute minimum), you need like 7ish bags. and you won't find that many at a store so you'll have to order, which can potentially be expensive. although I don't think shipping from chewy was bad. so yeah, good substrate but just make it in bigger bags dammit!

[@nikypickyanimallover6984]

My hermit crabs perfer da shaped shells I offered Turbos to them but they won't move into them

[@nikypickyanimallover6984]

I ment d shaped

[@gheebuttersnaps1142]

Dang mine have a painted shell but the paint says non toxic

[@thethreehermitcrabs5431]

Even the paint that says it’s non toxic should be avoided

[@HPGIRL1109]

just buy natural extra shells. you can't force them out of a shell, so just leave natural ones in there and eventually they'll switch. I was lucky that mine actually came in his natural shell (which was super weird because I got him at a petco, and most of the others were painted), but that's super rare. so don't feel bad about yours being in a painted shell. and the danger with the paint is that when they dig, it'll chip. and they eat stuff in their substrate, so they might eat it. and there is no paint that is safely edible to crabs, even if it says non-toxic.

[@MAYA-ge9wh]

Even if it says the paint is non-toxic t’s harmful for your crab and having a painted shell is actually considered animal cruelty. Please buy natural shells for ur crab’s next molt.

[@gabyherrera777]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO MANY LITTLE KIDS DONT GIVE THEM ALL THEIR NEED AND DIE POOR HERMIT CRABS😢😢😢😭😭

[@bewbie_lover3528]

LPS Gaby you’re a little kid too

[@gabyherrera777]

Kool-Aid Man im 15 bout to be 16

[@gabyherrera777]

Kool-Aid Man im talking about actual little kids 6 and 8 year olds

[@sherrycabell6910]

Hey I'm a kid 11yr I had mine when I was 11 I just bought mine today xd

[@elizabethhill7405]

One more you missed, never handle your hermit crab if you have used any kind of insect repellents! This will cause a fast death! Change clothes and take a shower is best recommend before handling!❤️🌹

[@moondog7694]

But the channel Crab Central Station says to not handle them outside of their enclosure, because they need to be in an environment that is 75-85% humidity in order to breathe. The stress of being outside their enclosure can cause them to drop their water. They could drop a limb/leg, too. Bad. You could get pinched, too. Bad.

[@moondog7694]

4:03 you write "under tank heater". No! The heating mat should be placed on the SIDE of the tank, and should be placed ABOVE the surface of the substrate! You should only be heating the air, not the substrate! You need to give your crabs a cool place to escape to if it gets too warm/hot above ground!

[@loxp1713]

Oh yay I have turex shells and turbo shells. Sadly, I have nothing for them to climb on. My mother wouldn't understand it. :(

[@abbyrene236]

There's plenty of DIY projects out there! Just make sure there's no pine in anything you use as it can be toxic to crabs and many other small animals. Craft store are also a great resource for looking at decorations. Just be cautious of paint and pine.

[@Aaa-nx1ik]

It’s hard to convince parents when they think everything is perfect

[@hh-cn6vz]

Please don't get pets if you are not able to care for them correctly. I'm a little late, but if you still have them, you can take sticks from outside and bake them (there are a lot of tutorials) and it is completely free.

[@livingforkp]

*subscribed.*

[@sophiasmachylo4043]

I love the channel but I have some disclaimers! This is just in my opinion. Today I recently got a hernet crab and a set the book clearly says that store bought food is best but they said add some fruits and veggies and protein so I am recommending store bought! Also in the kit they provide powder to great salt and fresh water. All I need to do is use the tap water and mix the mix! Everything else I do agree witg

[@briannaspets2501]

Store bought hermit crab food is not good at all! They need protein, fruit, and vegetables, calcium, and store bought food is never recommended.

[@HPGIRL1109]

no, commercial food will either have copper sulfate, ethoxyquin (usually hidden in the fish meal so they don't have to list in as an ingredient), or mostly likely both. and both are toxic to hermit crabs. also in my experience, the kits kinda suck. now that I've learned more about them, I barely use anything from the kits I originally got. it's more cost efficient to just research what you need and get it all individually. :)

[@katelyn4419]

Is it okay if I only have eco earth?

[@camilylily3395]

Yes it is

[@Blumad3410]

Yup

[@sarab6580]

Its perfectly fine 👍😋

[@There_is_a_duck_in_my_home]

What about only river bed sand

[@There_is_a_duck_in_my_home]

It retains moisture

[@Bosznx]

great guide video happy to see the proper way to care for hermits, check out my tank setup guide video (:

[@Jack1rules]

Why does everyone have land hermit crabs? I can’t find any videos for my marine hermit crab

[@briannaspets2501]

Jack Studios I don’t personally have marine hermit crabs, but I would be glad to research their care and make a blog post or youtube video about them for you :)

[@briannaspets2501]

My blog is Brianna’s Pet 101 on blogger.

[@heatherlear4218]

Instead of purified water can I use distilled water?

[@briannaspets2501]

Heather Lear Distilled water is not good for them as it doesn’t have any minerals in it, it can be used temporarily but I wouldn’t recommend it long term.

[@mayaponiecki3129]

Do you need a tank light? and what wattage/type do you need?

[@emoscreamer8843]

ne you do not one i have 3 in a 40 gallon and there fine

[@briannaspets2501]

Yes, you need a day/night cycle. A daylight bulb, or a uvb strip bulb are your best options.

[@lanicattalanna3801]

I need help I’m getting a hermit crab for Christmas and I’m confused with all the pools like fresh water,salt water it is just hard for me to under stand

[@briannaspets2501]

Lanicatt Alanna Okay, so for your fresh water pool, you need prime water conditioner, you can buy it at Petsmart. It's a small bottle, and it only takes 2 drops per gallon of tap water. That takes out all the bad chemicals that harm your hermit crabs. You need both water dishes to be deep enough for them to completely submerge in, including their shell. But make sure they have a way out. You can use rocks, shells, plastic plants, or plastic mesh (super cheap at craft stores or walmart). For your saltwater pool, you use prime, same as the freshwater to remove chemicals, then you need instant ocean, it is a marine grade salt used for saltwater aquariums. You use 1/2 cup per gallon of prime treated tap water for that. It needs to be the same depth as your fresh water pool, with ways to get in and out. If you want to talk more feel free to DM me on instagram @b.hermitcrabs. Also you need to change the water at least every other day to prevent build up and harming them. Mine poop in their water, so make sure you check it at least every other day.

[@louishe7769]

I’m going to ruin myself on foods for my hermit crab lol

[@MAYA-ge9wh]

The heat pad shouldn’t be put on the bottom, it can burn your crab. But it on the sides, or at the back of your tank. Also, never use gravel. It’s bad for your crab. (Play sand mixed with eco earth is a good substrate mix for your crab, but just play sand itself is ok. There should also be at least 5 inches to 8 inches of substrate in the tank or larger than your largest crab.)

[@Adelaideanegg]

Great job! Informative to 👏

[@Thinkpinkwithsonia]

I don't have a lot of money. I am using 3 table lamps to keep my crab warm and since I have school for 6 hours every week I can only mist my hermies tank befor I leave for school @6:50AM and when I get home @3:00PM Eastern time. And I am using blue calcium sand for the bedding and I only got 1 bag and it's not 2 inchs thick and I'm feeding my hermie (Bambi is her name) this food mixture called food medley and it contains Dried mealworms, dried shrimp, and pellets.

[@briannaspets2501]

Sonia Johnson Okay, that is very dangerous. For one, Calcium Sand will kill your hermit crab! It will get into his/her shell and harden causing them to become concreted into their shell. Please switch over to 6 inches of (5 parts) playsand and (1 part) eco earth. Then for the food you're using, anything marketed for Hermit Crabs is dangerous. Your crab needs fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats, from the safe food list. They need plenty of shell options. (5-6 correct size shells per crab) Plus having only 1 crab can lead to your hermit crab becoming depressed and not even seeking out food. You need at least 5 gallons per crab but 10 is better, so if you get another crab so yours isn't lonely you will need at least a 10 gallon. Please message me on Instagram and I will help as much as possible to try to save your hermit crab. @b.hermitcrabs

[@jacobi9793]

Brianna's Pets I disagree

[@gabyherrera777]

Jacob I no she's right they can die over time with sand harding

[@bewbie_lover3528]

LPS Gaby you act like the hermit crab is going to purposefully eat the sand he knows about hardening since he is a popular KZbinr that posts caring vids on his other channel and the sand is made so they can eat it

[@bewbie_lover3528]

LPS Gaby plus that has never actually been documented meaning it’s likely to impossible

[@lucysantiago3382]

Where can I buy the shells?

[@mayathompson2355]

you can find some good ones on amazon just make sure there 100% natural and you can also get some good one from Naples sea shell company!

[@HPGIRL1109]

i get mine on etsy. thecrabbyshack has ones where you can pick the proper size range for your crabs which is great. mine arrived while my crab was molting and he came up last night and switched into one of them this morning. so they are crab approved. :)

[@jazgamingyt2517]

That tank is to small+ I love you

[@evanseal07]

Hey there nice vid

[@obengbengbeng8908]

very useful video thank you ^_^

[@RitaRdJh]

I have not named my herment crab yet

[@lisasmithmasters1449]

thanks ( :

[@alieoftruth1130]

So much more complicated than any other pet I've cared for... :(

[@briannaspets2501]

Natei They are definitely more complicated than most people think.

[@hh-cn6vz]

The minimum size is 29 gallons, not 10 gallons. A 10 gallon is too small! I loved the rest of the information, though.

[@SharkoOG]

Tori McGinnis where you get that information from ?

[@hh-cn6vz]

@@SharkoOG Sorry for the late reply, but I get my information from www.hermieskitchen.com/pages/hermit-crab-care-guide

[@heartsandbunnys714]

Your learning something wrong it’s definitely 10 gallon

[@DownWithComcast]

Normally, the Hermit crab association says a 10 gallon for one crab will suffice, 29 is ideal for 2-3, and 5 gallons per crab is bare minimum. I read the article you posted, height is really more of a swing factor than a necessity. (I keep both my hermies in a 20 long, and they've been doing just fine for 5 years)

[@HPGIRL1109]

10 gallons is the minimum, they'll be fine in a 10 gallon if you have smaller ones and not a lot. but I wouldn't recommend it just because fitting all the things they need well is a pain in the ass. you can do it, but it would be easier to just get at least a 20 gallon.

[@kassandramije6678]

my elder sister she don't trust me just want little crabs😭😭😭😭

[@briannaspets2501]

How old are you? Maybe you can prove that you are responsible enough to care for a pet on your own. Start by doing TONS of research. Write down everything you could possibly need to know. Then start saving your money. When you have saved up enough to get the necessities then ask again.

[@Troller69420-v]

My hermit crab is gonna die i just recently put tap water i it can you guys put rip in the replies?

[@admirevnm3008]

Did it survive? 😦

[@Troller69420-v]

@admirevnm3008 what the hell did you expect it... Survived but died without a shell I didn't have any till I realized I had some im my bag

[@kristingentle712]

I can't buy all of that but I can buy enough

[@briannaspets2501]

TJ Beast Enough what?

[@kristingentle712]

Enough of the stuff

[@moonhope9488]

this is LAME ITS NOT TRUE U DONT HAVE TO FIND A HERMIT CRAB JUST FIN SOME IN THE OCEAN THERES A LO IN PHILLIPINES

[@moonhope9488]

Sorry its my brother using may youtube account not me

[@moonhope9488]

My KZbin account

[@jcintron2412]

In pr thers alot

[@theb3ez346]

I only have a 10 gallon tank at the moment is that ok?

[@Aaa-nx1ik]

Yes if you have tiny crabs

[@carolinedrake9684]

all Hail chedder as they get older they can get to a size of a tennis ball so you’ll need to buy a 20 gallon tank and you can buy those at Walmart or pets smart!