🚨 Important Hermit Crab Care Update🚨 In the past, raw honey has been seen as a “healing food” for sick or injured crabs. Through research, the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society (LHCOS) has realized that this is a misnomer and there is no such thing as a “healing food”. All safe foods for hermit crabs are beneficial and necessary for the health of your crabs. From LHCOS Mods: “Honey is unnecessary and can be dangerous to ill, dehydrated and stressed out crabs. Legs get stuck and are dropped. Gills get clogged up and that's how they breathe.” We are no longer recommending you feed pure raw honey to your hermit crabs as a food source for the reasons above. It is too dangerous. This does not mean it is poisonous if eaten, but the sticky nature of honey can hurt the crab on the outside. Bee pollen can be used as a substitute for raw honey. We have recommended people to feed raw honey in the past, but part of owning an animal is updating your methods as new research comes out. It is our job to keep you updated as well on new research and findings. Caring for animals is not linear. It is constantly changing and so we have to constantly work to improve the care we provide for our animals.

@toericabaker

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I was trying to link it somehow

@josephb981

3 жыл бұрын

Does the rice have to be cooked

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t have to be cooked but they may prefer it or have an easier time eating it if it is cooked!

@stitchisawesome

2 жыл бұрын

where is the link?'

@marisavan8684

2 жыл бұрын

Where is the link?????

I just got my Hermie a week ago and was feeding him pellets, as soon as I finished the video I gave him some banana, apples, and raisins and he immediately came out and started eating, and when I went to readjust his plate so he didn't have to move too far he didn't completely hide like he has been. I plan to make a big shopping trip for him asap, but I'm so happy that I now know what's best for him!

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! You are doing so well! Just so you know, raisins have added sugar and aren't safe for crabbies, but the rest of what you mentioned are totally good! Keep up the good work!

@lilyscherzer6237

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation im a bit confused. You bring up feeding them raisins in your video so i believe there is a mistake on your end.

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

You can feed them raisins. Why do you think that is a mistake?

@lilyscherzer6237

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation because your previous comment told another viewer otherwise

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, I see how that is confusing. Some raisins do have added sugar. However, natural raisins with no added ingredients, is safe to feed.

Hermit crabs are lucky to have a channel like you. It's unfortunately the norm for the little guys to be throw away pets for kids. I was one of those kids unfortunately and seeing this opened my eyes to that.

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, what a sweet comment!

Just rescued one from poor condition they weren’t giving them any salt water now thanks to you he is living his best life

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Awe! Yay! That's great! We are so glad our videos are helping.

@GabrielleTheGreat0718

Жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation I got a crab from a store and the workers said that salt water is bad for them do you know if that’s true

@HermitCrabCrew

10 ай бұрын

​@@GabrielleTheGreat0718 Aquarium salt is bad, marine salt is good and they need it.

@GabrielleTheGreat0718

10 ай бұрын

@@HermitCrabCrew ty

So, I just watched this and realized I’ve been doing it wrong. Right now I have lettuce, brocli, carrots, strawberry’s, apples, and a little hermit crab food just for variety. I hope he’s much happier, and I’m definitely gonna get some un salted nuts from the store for him next time i go

I’m so glad I found this channel. Our first hermit crab ate her partner and we didn’t know why. Now we understand what happened. We have been adding more variety to their diet. Asian supermarkets carry various dried seafood. We were able to find quite a selection including, but not limited to; dried kelp, dried seaweed, dried fish, dried shrimp. You just need to watch out that they are naturally dried without any added salt. After changing their diet, we had two hermies (as we call them) molt and the third is on its way. Thank you for the information.

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

This is great to hear! You are doing a great job!

We have somehow kept our little hermit crab alive since our vacation in June and I feel so bad for not knowing any of this! Getting her a friend from the store this evening and creating an actual habitat. Thank you!!

@HPGIRL1109

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, I did some research before I got my first little guy but not nearly enough. honestly looking back, it's a miracle he survived. he actually managed a successful molt when about 1/3 of the substrate (which definitely wasn't close to deep enough) was gravel. he's tiny and very tough (also very friendly with both people and other crabs). now he's living the good life, he's coming up near the end of his molt in over 6 inches of nice moist substrate and life is good. you live and you learn. :)

@Claudia-cj3sz

8 ай бұрын

​@@HPGIRL1109I got mine in June also, I just had sand and a sponge on there. I had no idea till I found this channel, its a miracle they are still alive. I upgraded everything and they are much happier.

I recently took in an abused and neglected hermit crab, I am so grateful for these videos to use as an education guide, thank you for your dedication to giving these little guys amazing care and quality of life!

@itztocablu3

9 ай бұрын

Remember your gonna have to get a 20 gallon tank and a friend for him:) 10 gallons per crab so if you want 3 your gonna need a 30 gallon tank💕

So helpful, been watching these videos. All this care they seem to need might make my dad want one less, but it better than caring for the pitiful thing wrong.. poor crabs

@CrabCentralStation

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, crabs go through unfortunate things to get to us!

@kathetinealford8712

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about getting a 20 gallon tank. I. Gave a tank now and it seems to be small but it was suppose to be a 20 gallon. Got 2 crabs 1 small 1 large. I cant get them to eat vegetables. They stay there until they go bad. But they will eat the worms and shrimp. Dont really know what to do. Can tou help me. ? Janet

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

The best thing is to keep trying different things. Our crabs love corn on the cob, cucumber, carrots, and bell peppers!

The shot where you showed the hermit eating the corn,I didn’t know they had 2 tiny arms that put the food in their mouths! And the foods they eat! So they’re pretty much omnivores like us. I’m learning something new today.

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Yep! That's right! They can eat ALMOST anything we eat as humans (but keep it all natural and healthy - no processed foods). The "little arms" are their mouth parts. My hermies LOVE corn on the cob.They also like popcorn!

I'm so grateful I found your channel.🙏 My new job sells hermit crabs. They are telling customers the wrong information apparently. Of course they are not in the proper habitat. 😬 So I can do my part of sharing the proper information. The painted shells always seemed cruel to me, even as a child.

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Welcome to Crab Central Station! We're songlad you've joined our #CrabCrew! We have a lot of different care videos on all the different aspects of hermit crab care needs. Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks for loving and caring for the hermit crabs under your care!

Thank you two for the help. I wouldn't know anything about these guys without you both!

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome! We're glad our channel has helped you on your journey!

I'm getting a hermit crab so this is super useful

@CrabCentralStation

4 жыл бұрын

Delaney Fairless awesome! Feel free to ask questions along the way!

@maxsvec4595

3 жыл бұрын

Delaney Fairless me to

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

They aren’t super hard to take care of! Just a lot of work to get set up. And a lot to learn before doing so. Once you get them going, they’re fairly easy. Water changes, food, pick up tank, that’s about the daily work needed!

@delaneyfairless3073

3 жыл бұрын

Ive been going good with them, one is molting and i don't think it'll make it, its really weak and has a broken claw.

@jessicainouye2139

3 жыл бұрын

@@delaneyfairless3073 damn

You two are absolutely, undeniably, amazing

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

You are the Angels to the crab world... They needed this for a LONG LONG time.. I learned so much from your videos... Praise GOD for you and your Channel and your passionate Loving hearts!!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so so much! We couldn't do this without you guys, our viewers! We are so thankful for you and your support!

You ladies are a godsend!! I had NO idea when I got my hermies! Thank you!!

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Awe! What sweet words! We are so glad you found our channel. Welcome to CCS!

I'm getting a hermit crab today, and I did research, but I wanted to make sure it was all correct! I stumbled along your KZread channel and I've watched almost all the videos! 😀

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support! if you ever have any questions about crab care, please feel free to DM us on instagram (@crabcentralstation), send us an email (crabcentralstation@gmail.com) or join the LHCOS Facebook group.

I just want to start by saying thank you so much for all the information you give. I have a 20 gallon tank that I'm about to turn into a hermit crab environment and I almost made the mistake of buying all the hermit crab stuff that you said not to. But I thought maybe I should KZread what I should do first because I've never owned one. The both of you gave excellent information I am so excited even more so than I was before to start my tank and give them the best life possible. Thank you so much. keep up the good work looking and I'm forward to watching more.

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching, learning, and now giving your crabs the best life!!! Way to go!!!

This was so helpful tysm now Im feeding my crabs a lot of these! I hope they live a long life

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

We have been watching you guys for weeks now just got my son 2 and we wanted to do it right thanks so much for all the information! !!!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

So glad we could help!

This was super helpful and in the past when I had hermit crabs I didn’t actually do much of the stuff because I didn’t know much about them I just mainly bought everything in the hermit crab oil but now knowing this is gonna be very helpful and now I think I know why my hermit crabs died out after a couple months so thank you this is very helpful

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Crab Central Station! We're so glad you've joined us on your journey!

@kittyarmyleader964

2 жыл бұрын

I am glad to join. I love crabs and now I am now knowing how to care for them. :)

Another amazing video from CCS!

Thanks so much for this info! The beach shop we bought our 4 sweet crabs from were so so wrong in the care instructions and I feel terrible! Immediately threw away the pellets/sponges and am working on finding a nice big tank. I feel bad for the poor hermits that are sold to owners who will most likely slowly kill them, unknowingly. Wish i could adopt them all!!! Love u guys, thnx so much for all the great information ❤

Thank you so much for these amazing videos !

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

We are so happy to have you aboard! Thanks for supporting our channel and for loving your crabbies!

I'm planning on getting some. I'm making sure I'm doing as much research as possible. I am proud to say I subscribed to u guys because ya''ll know what you're talking about.

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

@Nikky Swiftie, THANK YOU SO MUCH! 😊 Welcome to the Crab Central Station #Crab Crew! We are so glad you are here with us on your hermie journey! We truly appreciate you supporting our channel and our family. Most of all, thank you for loving hermit crabs and valuing them ❤

This is awesome! I was surprised 4 years ago when I got a hermit crab from my grandma. She gave me a super tiny plastic tank with gravel, told me to give them fresh water and gave me “hermit crab food.” I thought it died because it was so inactive so my mom rushed to the store, bought a 10 gallon tank kit and bought another crab. As I grow, I bring better care as my goal to be a zookeeper grows alongside me. I have 2 who are still in a 10 gallon but I hope to upgrade ASAP. They are constantly active but one is molting now. I hope to give them a 70+ gallon tank and to adopt multiple from the hermit crab association on Facebook. The crabs just switched shells too! Thank you so much! This is the best hermit crab video I ever watched! You guys are so straight forward and aren’t promoting trashy food! You get a sub from me! Please make more crab videos like some good tanks 30 gal and larger or something. Thanks!!!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Right now the dollar per gallon sale is going on at Petco! For 10-29 gallons, each gallon in the tank is how much it costs. For the bigger tanks 40-75 gallons, they are half off! Right now is seriously a fantastic time to buy a tank.

@theadventuresofnora2668

3 жыл бұрын

Crab Central Station Thank you so much! I will probably buy one soon! You are so nice and have the best channel EVER!!!

This is so helpful! Thank you!

Thanks for making these videos they helped me so much

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! We're so glad!

really awesome vid, will be taking advice

Thanks guys. Great job. Good info.

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and supporting our channel!

I'm getting a hermit crab soon, so I'm watching a bunch of these videos and they are super helpful!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We're glad they are helping you!

@iielephvnt6125

Жыл бұрын

I’m also watching a bunch of these videos and getting my first hermit crab !

Our grandbabies Ava who’s 5 now and Leeum who’s 3 won a hermit crab at our fair “won, may as well say my wonderful wife bought him lol” but she took our daughter over some homemade chicken noodle soup and he was waiting on the porch to come home with us lol. We love our pets they’re all rescued pets and are the best so he’s gonna be a great fit so thank you for your time and knowledge we really want him to have a great life!

Wow. Loving the info thanks guys

I have had my hermit crabs for 2-3 years and I have been feeling them so wrong. But they have been doing very good. But now I’m gonna start to feel them the right way. And with the habitat arrangements have been changed as well. Hopefully this will make them happier

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

They will love the new foods! It might take some time for them to adjust. Be patient with them.

Hello just wanted to say thank you for the video. I recently got a hermit crab and plan on getting another. Im happy for the information i hope my hermit crabs likes the meal i prepared for him.

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching and doing your best to give your new hermit crab friends their best life! I'm sorry it took us awhile to respond to your comment. Please know that we do read all comments and respond to them. We appreciate your support!

This is gonna help me SO much thank you

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Welcome aboard the CCS train! We are so glad you have joined us on your hermie journey!

thanks so much for this! It really helps!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

So happy we were able to help! Keep your eyes peeled for a new video that we will be posting soon!

Thank you ladies! 🙏🏾

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Thanks for this informative video!!

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you for watching and caring so much for your hermit crabs to watch a video on how to better care for them! #herimitcrabsrock #spreadtheword #educate

Hi, I love your videos! they are very informative. I just both three hermit crabs a the beach for my classroom( I teach 3rd grade). Of course, I got all the do not get items, such as sponges, food pouches, and cages. I was not prepared to spend more money after watching your videos...

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Hello! Fellow teacher here! Check out www.crabstreetjouranal.org and email the crabs in the classroom program. They will help you get your crabs set up with everything they need!

Thank you for the helpful tips. I really appreciate the information. My hermit crab is very attached to me. I don't cage him at all not even when I'm not home. But I love to make sure he gets plenty of variety.

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

He is free roaming? Do you live in a tropical area? This is very interesting to me.

@shannaparker4628

Жыл бұрын

I also am very interested in hearing about how you let your crab roam around free! I'd be so afraid mine would get stuck somewhere & I'd never find him.

@josemercado4140

Жыл бұрын

@@shannaparker4628 it take a couple of weeks. But I train him using a black sock as a base. After a while I don't need it anymore. Show him his limits and have his food and water source handy

It’s confusing to see other videos that contradict this one. But yours is very organic. Thx

@CrabCentralStation

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for enjoying! Hoping to get some new content up soon! Feel free to message us on Instagram @crabcentralstation any time if you need help.

It's cool that a lot of the fresh foods (and powders, grains, grasses) are the same as my parrot! I have been chopping a smaller portion for our new crab, but am gradually accumulating other crab specific ingredients over time. Looking out for any preservatives, sodium, or other seasoning/additives. Thanks so much for the info!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! That's great! Thanks for watching 😁

Thank you for the in depth video. We are throwing away our hermit crab pellets right now!

@CrabCentralStation

4 жыл бұрын

Yay! Glad to hear that!

You guys are amazing!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Emily Smith!

Very helpful ,I will start giving them different good now, cause I've been giving them the ones that you get on the pet store, thank you guys💖💖💖💖💖💖

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Totally underrated!

@CrabCentralStation

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

This is so helpful I’m getting one soon!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

This was so helpful, my dad is going to get me a perimeter crab today and I all ready have all of the Items

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for joining us on your journey!

Can you guys try to make more videos like one a week pls. I have 2 crabs of my own and love learning new things about them. Any information is great.

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! We try to balance our videos by switching between posting a care related video and then a non care related video! Keep your eyes peeled for the net few care videos that we have lined up! -C.C.S Crew :)

@katiemcelreath5980

Жыл бұрын

Wondering when you girls will be releasing a new video!?!

I’m getting a hermit crab and this info will definitely help and I know that they need veggies but I didn’t know what else so thanks 😊

@CrabCentralStation

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Feel free to ask any questions as you have them either here or on our Instagram!

@gemmapeacock3537

3 жыл бұрын

A good setup costs hundreds. Join crabstreet journal on fb

I think this video is what kicked off my sisters obsession with getting hermit crabs. Glad we can do it the right way!

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! We're big fans of crab obsessions 😁

thank you so much i was almost gonna buy my hermit crab the food the says hermit crab on it...!!!:0 but then i watched this vid and you told me i shoudnt feed them it!!. thank you so much:)

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

We are so glad we could help! We made the mistake of feeding them the hermit crab pellets (as most new crab owners do) when we first got our crabs and as soon as we found out how horrible they were for them we switched to the recommended diet. We noticed MASSIVE improvements in their color and activity as soon as we switched!

Valuable info.Tq👍

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching and commenting!

I don’t have a real hermit crab but a big rubber one named Frank. I’m still fascinated by the care of these animals and watching just to learn. I did as a kid have gold fish and two red slider turtles and my brother had a lizard. Seeing the cuttlebones mom used to have one for her canary. I watch a lady who has frogs, toads, newts, lizards. It’s quite interesting. Anything with pet care I love to watch.

Well done!!

@CrabCentralStation

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for the info I was wondering what to feed my crabby

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

So glad we could help! Happy crabbing!

I just bought two hermit crabs and didn’t realize I had to have the tank together. I also didn’t know about the salt water. I ordered everything I needed for them the night I brought them home with me. The aquarium will be here in 3 days. I am now feeding them fresh food. Threw out the pellets. I also didn’t realize they crawled so much. Bough t them all kinds of toys to help them exercise after watching your KZread channel. I know I didn’t start out so well and I hope they hang in there till I get their things together in the next few days. I love these guys and can’t wait till I find out their sex so I can name them!!

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to CCS and the "crabby" life! We're glad you're here with us on your journey! We have Tim's of videos to help you along the way.

Omg seeing it eat is just the cutest thing ever

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

it's our fav thig to watch!

I know this has nothing to do with crabs but I’m a cat owner and one time dog owner and I had to learn what to feed and what not to feed. Same when I had a rabbit and Guinea pigs. Things have improved. Now we have videos. In my time you had to get care books on the animal you get. Proper nutrition is definitely important and even though I’ll never have hermit crabs, knowing all this is so interesting. pet care is an ongoing journey. I’ve had cats for 43 years and still learning something new with maintaining health and food.

Thank you so much this video was soooooo helpful

Awesome ❤

For Christmas I got a 20 gallon tank for my crabs-YAY!!!

You've now inspired me to throw away that powdered hermit crab meal! My poor guy has been eating it (along with peanut butter, river shrimp, fruit and veggies) for 9 years now:( I just ordered the greensand, worm casings, plus other yummy tidbits from Etsy! I can't see buying those huge bags on Amazon at this point. I'm so excited to try some of these new foods!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! So glad to hear that! The huge bags are what we buy because of the number of tanks we have but CrabStreetJournal.org carries small bags which are great as well

You guys are good hermit crab owners

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wonderful video!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Martha! So glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for joining us on this hermie journey!

thank youuu ! your videos are so helpful i really want to get a hermit crab but i don’t want to get one and not know how to care for them right!! thanks so much

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Great video, very educational!

@CrabCentralStation

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have just started to feed them apples and mealworms and coconut . When I put that stuff In their some started moving more thanks for the advice

Thank you so much

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Glad our video is helping you on your journ!

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

*journey

this was so helpful

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Great! We are so glad you have joined us here at CCS and find our videos helpful! Thanks for watching and supporting our family!

Raisin, apple, bell pepper, nuts, egg, carrot, fish, chia seeds.

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great mix!

Loving your videos. Very helpful! Question: you mention not to feed salt...so is the salt that is in canned tuna ok?

@CrabCentralStation

4 жыл бұрын

The tuna has to be with no salt, its a little hard to find.

THANK YOU I was feeding my crab those pellets and I had no idea they were so bad I’m gonna get some olive oil bananas apples I hope the results are good.

Wow so many different food groups. If I start eating hermmie food I may lose some weight :) thanks for all this really good hermmie food info!

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Hah! They certainly eat much healthier than we do in our house… that’s for sure!

Super useful!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

When I got my hermit crabs I gave them pellet food. I searched on KZread hermit crab tips and than it says pellet food is trash, so I started giving them raisins, apples, coconut, basil, egg shells, and almonds. This video gave me more variety of options. 😎😄

W ow very informative...i will give more variety now

As much as I hate to think about it, my leopard gecko may die soon, and I was thinking about getting a couple of hermit crabs to fill the tank (and the void in my heart.) These videos are a big help!

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

🥺😥 I'm so sorry for your loss! We have a leopard gecko too, so we definitely can understand your headache.

Do you recommend leaving the food dish in the same spot every time or moving it around? Also what are your thoughts on giving them food in different places ( that aren't perishable as fast as fresh ) say nuts and meal worms?

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! We don’t move the dish around, but I don’t see why it could be harmful to them. I don’t recommend putting foods on the substrate, but you can definitely separate it out and put it in different places around the tank!

I have found some dried shrimp for hermit crabs are those good to feed them? I fed them to my other crabs back when I had them

Very helpful. Thank you. I am just wondering howany times a day do you feed them, and do you feed them something from each group evwrytime? Or just throughout the week?

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Great questions! Thanks for asking! We feed them fresh foods daily (usually in the evening since they are nocturnal) and remove what is left the next day. Fresh foods get moldy quickly and can cause bugs if left too long. We have dehydrated/dried foods that we leave in the tank and just switch out every couple of days. We also have staple items in the tank at all times (worm castings, green sand, leaves, bark, moss, millet, cuttlebone). You just want to hit all the different categories throughout the week.

@phoenixtrammell5638

3 жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation OK. Thank you so much!

Question, you talked about providing leaf litter, bark and flowers but do they need to be prepared in some way (baked?) prior to adding them to the tank? TIA

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋, to prepare leaf litter; 1. Make sure it is safe (www.crabstreetjournal.org) 2. Gather in an area that is not sprayed with pesticides 3. Wash/soak in prime treated water 4. Bake at the lowest temperature your oven goes to until the items are completely dry Or Freeze for 48 hours and air dry before adding to your tank Hope this helps! Thanks for watching 😁

Thank you so much ❤️yes the pet store has a very very wrong 🤷 I will be returning my current Petco order in lieu of the do-it-yourself methods in your videos.

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Yay! Great job researching! Thanks for watching and loving your hermit crabs!

Will superworm sheds work well enough as a chitin source? I get plenty of those from the worms I feed my bearded dragon

Do I need to make sure any produce I feed my crab is organic or pesticide-free? I get a little nervous about it. Or am I overestimating their sensitivity?

I saw on a food chart under the heading of "Foraged Flowers" that feathers were listed. Are these particular types of feathers? Can you gather them from your yard as long as there are no bugs on them from the birds or do you recommend buying them from suppliers only?

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Elizabeth. This is a great question! We recommend buying from a trusted supplier. Mostly because wild birds can carry diseases and parasites. That's just what we do.

Thanks for all the info!! I ordered from the shops you recommended on your Instagram for the mixed dry foods... do you store them in the fridge or in the pantry to last longer???

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Christina! The food mixes that are "pieces" or "chunky" we store in the fridge. The dryer powdered mixes we store in a container in a cabinet. Foraging items like leaves, flowers, worm castings, green sand, we store in containers in a cabinet as well.

@christinaknepp6015

3 жыл бұрын

Crab Central Station thank you so much that’s very helpful!!

Very informative video 👍 Could you please explain what the greensand does for the crabs? It isn’t available in Australia and I’m wondering if I could substitute with something else?

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Take a look at this nutrition guide: crabstreetjournal.org/download/hermit-crab-nutrition-table/ This chart lists the specific requirements of different vitamins and minerals that the greensand contains. On the chart, there's a reference for each one listed that would give you specifics for each of those. Giving the greensand as an addition just ensures that there isn't lacking with what is offered vs their needs because they can't communicate those. It's like offering a multivitamin alongside a healthy diet. Is it 100% needed for survival? No, but it is something that works as a supplement for a proper varied diet. Hope that helps!

@rachelritzenhein8022

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation Where do you typically find green sand?

My sister has been feeding hers pellets and I went to the store and bought them unsalted nuts, bell peppers,bananas,grapes, watermelon. I'm hoping to get more food group options soon but that's all I could get for now, I hope to teach my sister more about them so she treats them right

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

That is a great start! Way to go!

I gave my first hermit such a bad life I feel so bad for him. 😢 Now it's my life's goal to make SO MANY crabs happy. Imma get the saddest ones I can find, and give them a good life 👍.

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Great idea! But also remember, adopt don’t shop and purchase captive bred not stolen! The biggest thing you can do to save crabs is help us overturn the current industry!

Silly question. I got our ultra therm heating pad today. I’m guessing the side with the copper goes against the tank? Can I use tape to secure it to the tank? Thank you!

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Look at the plug where it attaches to the mat. One side is flat and one side is round. The flat side goes against the tank. We use packing tape to attach ours.

How much and when should I feed them. Twice a day? One? Morning or night?

Hi, thanks for this video, I just have a few questions if you wouldn’t mind. -What kind of mushrooms should I feed them? -Should I give them maybe 5 different foods on a plate for a few months, then switch it up every few months? Thank you a lot in advance.

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Human grade mushrooms are safe. Yes, your idea of feeding 5 foods and changing it out is good, but I would do that weekly not monthly.

Any suggestions for growing plants in the tank that the crabs could eat? Also if I dehydrate fruits and veggies will they be able to eat them(or want to)? Thanks.

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! We don't have experience with live plants in a tank. However, there is going to be a talk at CrabCon about it! We highly recommend attending. For more information on CrabCon, go to: hopin.to/events/crab-con-2020. Here are two resources on poisonous plants to stay away from: facebook.com/groups/landhermitcrabowners/permalink/1565078750323142 facebook.com/groups/landhermitcrabowners/permalink/1506877099476641 And here is an ongoing disucssion about safe plants in the crabitat: facebook.com/notes/land-hermit-crab-owners-society/safe-plants-for-growing-in-the-crabitat/525373444293683/

thanks

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I’m a 28 year old man ,probably not your typical audience ..and this video is great! I love my hermit crabs

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

We are so glad that you enjoy our videos! Hermit crabs are the best!

@tylersmith2043

3 жыл бұрын

Speaking of being a 27 year old guy, how does one cook a dark leafy green? But raw broccoli is okay?

It was interesting to see mealworms and crickets listed. I already have live supply of both for my gecko, so I am wondering if the hermit crabs would accept them live? otherwise I would assume I need to pre-kill/possibly freeze-dry batches of them. And of course thank you for this wonderful info!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! It's best to not introduce live bugs to the tank (other than isopods or springtales).

If I’ve foraged oak leaves or live moss for the crabbies what do I need to do to make it safe for them? Bake leaves? Freeze moss? Or just rinse with dechlorinated water? Thank you for educating us to be good to our creature friends!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, rinse in dechlorinated water and freeze for 48 hours.

Next time I go to the store I’m getting all that for my hermit crab it seems to look like your hermit crabs like it

@CrabCentralStation

4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! They do really enjoy it

@grammarandspellingpolice7647

3 жыл бұрын

Crab Central Station Crab Central Station hey I’m not sure if you’ll see this, but I have a question. You went into great detail of what to feed them, which I appreciate, but how often do I feed them these things? Do I just mix stuff on this list? Or for example, do they need more protein than veggies. Thanks for the info.

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! They need protein the most out of all of the food groups. Feed that daily. As for the other ones, we try to feed all of the food groups daily if we can just to make sure they’re getting what they need. But they can be rotated. As long as they are getting a variety of foods each day and not the same 3 foods daily, they should be ok! You can rotate the food groups around as needed. Calcium is also very important so we keep it in the tank at all times! Hope this helps