I watched this a couple of months ago just in case I may run into this situation and I'm glad I did because unfortunately, that happened today and I think this may have saved my crab's life.

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm so happy to hear that your hermit crab is ok and that our video helped!

@bezelleblanc2580

3 жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation Yeah at least I hope he is. He went down to molt about a month or so ago and I moved house while he was doing that so I wonder if that threw him off with the sudden temp change, even though I did everything within my power to keep the tank warm. After the month was up he came back up super pale and lethargic and despite the large menu that was supposed to help him he showed no interest and buried himself again, I have another crab that digs a lot and he was in a close spot underneath the substrate so I wonder if he scared the other one out of the shell maybe?

@user-vq8ws7nb9p

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

Thank you so much for sharing this. I just adopted two lovely purple pinchers yesterday, and this morning, one of them had left its shell. I followed the steps, went to graduation, came back home and he was back in his shell!!

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Great! We're so glad the video was helpful!

Thank you so much for posting this! Peeked in and saw that one of my little dudes was out of his shell yesterday afternoon....I panicked initially but then remembered this video and knew just what to do. He’s back into the shell now, happy and safe thanks to this.

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

YES!!! I love success stories! Thanks for sharing. I'm so glad your crabie is back in his shell.

@heartofearthcrystals

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation Me too! We actually got him and two of his buddies at a little beach shop for my 4 year old a couple weeks ago, then found your videos after searching how to care for them and found several videos on how they were sourced and I felt just awful. After getting to know them, I’ve come to realize that they actually have feelings and personalities! They have come to trust me and will peek out now snd don’t get scared as easily. They’ll eat in front of me now too, and come up to the glass and chill with me. Lol. When I discovered that Lizzie had left her shell, I nearly panicked! But remembered what to do, and had my supplies readily available. When I laid the spoon down to scoop him up, he climbed on and worked with me to get him up on the spoon. Then covered him up with his two choices and original shell, and he chose to go back into his original shell...once he was back into the tank with his buddies, he started checking out other shells at the shop...so I’m guessing he’s going to change soon. I added some more options to help him make up his mind too. And yes he’s a he named “Lizzie” 🤦🏻‍♀️ Named by my four year old bc his original shell has a lizard painted on it. The only options they have for new shells are natural, so I’m really hoping that he changes soon. The other two already have. Just waiting on Lizzie to make up his lil crabby mind. Lol 😂

Thank you so much! I just completed these steps for my hermit crab, and my hermit crab successfully returned back to his shell. This video was such a great help! Thanks again! 😊

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! So glad it was able to help

Ahhh ok so my hermie got out of his shell this morning but I had swim practice so I couldnt help him there and then so when I got back I saw your video and he got back in his shell. This video was super helpful and saved my crab's life! I just subscribed bc your channel is super informational and helpful, Thank you!

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! So glad he went back into his shell!

None of my crabs have done this before but if it ever does happen I will always remember this video thank you for the advice

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It's always good to educate yourself and be prepared for emergencies! Good job!

I watched this a couple months ago and today my hermit crab just came out of it shell and I was trying to keep my mom under control because I knew exactly what to do just because of you. Thank you.❤

@lillyleeange-xe7cw

4 ай бұрын

never mind, he died…😢

One of our crabs came out of the shell about 10 minutes ago and my husband told me to look and see if there were any videos on what to do if this happens, and yours was the first to pop up. Oscar is looking very weak and I'm not sure if this will work, but I'm praying it does. We've had our crabs for almost a year, and are trying to get their tank upgraded because they need more space and a few things we couldn't get right away. Thank you for this very informative and encouraging video. Keep your fingers crossed for us.

@thatguy5391

19 күн бұрын

I need an update please tell me he made it.

I just got new crabs and I think this will really help! A while ago I came to my house and I saw my crab naked and he stunk bad and he didn’t make it. Thanks for sharing this video so people don’t have to witness a death of a crab.

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad our video has helped you feel more comfortable! I’m so sorry for your loss!

Omg I know this was made 2 years ago but this happened to me yesterday and I did not think anything of it but then it was still not in a Shell today. So I looked it up and you saved my crabs life now he is safe and happy thank you so much

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m so glad our video helped you!!! Thanks for watching!!

Thank you so much for sharing this video, one of my crab got out of it's shell yesterday, I followed your instructions and it chosen a new shell now

All your videos on this channel are so informative!!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

this was very helpful for my hermit crab! i used this on my first hermit. but he sadly passed away. i just recently went on vacation, and came back seeing my hermit out of his shell. i used this again, but sadly he had already passed.

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad our videos have been helpful for you, but I am so sorry for your loss.

@purplepotato1689

2 жыл бұрын

aww tysm!

Loved that I watched this video before even getting hermit crabs! I've had my crab for a year & just had this happen today! we immediately sprung into action to get him back into a shell!

Thank you so much!! I found my crab light pink without a shell and followed your guide!! Thankfully he’s back in his shell and thriving!!! ❤

Thank you for this video, ladies. we're gonna save a lot of crabbies.

Not sure if you still actively read comments on this video but thank you for making this. I have my little guy in a container right now. This is my second crab within 3 months that has taken its shell off. I tried reshelling the first one but unfortunately after 3 days of no luck, she passed away :( Hopefully this one will make it.

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found our video and found it helpful. I sure hope your crab reshells soon!

@lindaromano9402

4 ай бұрын

My guy Karl has been out 24 hours. He is in his emergency room. He is a big guy. I wish we could share the videos of them on this sight

Hello Mrs. Madison, It's Ty Saulter and I just wanted to say hi again. I love watching your videos and keep up the good work!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ty! Good to hear from you! I hope you're well!

@katrinasanders540

3 жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation my name is Madison !

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Madison! Thanks for watching our channel! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you, you are an invaluable resource. 🥰

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 💗

This has helped us!! Thank you so so much!!

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! We're glad our content is helping you on your hermie journey!

Thank you this helped me so much

Now, I have one more question. Lol. How many times is my hermie going to shell shop, until he picks one? He recently came up from molting, now he continuously changes shells, then goes back to his old one. He has tried 3 other shells, in the past 24 hours. I can't tell if this is a good thing and he's excited, or a bad thing and he doesn't like any of them.

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hermit crabs can be picky! If you think about it, shells are hard to find in the wild. It’s extremely competitive for shells. So, for a crab to change shells they have to make sure that they are going to like that shell because they will be stuck with it for a while. It’s still part of their natural instincts to do the same in captivity. So he probably is just trying to decide which shell he likes best, before he gives up the shell he is already in! 😊

Thank you this helps a lot

Omg thank you so much I was scared as heck!

Phew!! This worked in 3 minutes! All good!

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Glad it helped!

I had a crab that was constantly taking his shell off who I eventually lost no matter what I tried when I was younger. I appreciate this video!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

We're so glad this video was helpful. Sorry to hear of your loss... it's never easy. Thanks for watching!

@langenandanimals

3 жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation thankyou! I kept the hermit crabs I had in highschool-early 20s alive and *seemingly* happy for about 9 years but adopted some in BAD SHAPE off craigslist last year and have been learning SO MANY THINGS I DID WRONG IN THE PAST. Poor old friends!!!

Awesome!

thank yoi so much for helping my crab

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

We are so glad our channel is helping you on your Hermie journey! Thanks for watching!

I was scared thank you I hope this

Love the tank. Have been looking into them recently for an upgrade. What top do you use? Looking to keep humidity up and concerned about screen tops not keeping in heat and humidity in our cold dry climate.

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

We use glass lids on all of our tanks. We have a local glass maker cut it to the correct size. It's more affordable to do that than buy them, we have found. You definitely need a lid that covers the whole tank and keeps the humidity in.

I just ran into this today! She was out of her show this morning and she's been refusing to get into a shell so I'm trying this method now and will give it an hour!

I mean this in the absolute kindest way possible because I know your daughters do the editing(and I would hate anyone criticizing something my child put time into) but I'll be honest I couldn't finish this video because it was just too much for me and took away from the video, in my opinion. As I said, I mean this constructive criticism in the absolute kindest way possible. Great channel :)

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! We totally get what you mean! So sorry that you felt like you weren’t able to watch. However, we put these in the video to make them more engaging and exciting! If more people comment that it bothers them, we will change it up -C.C.S 🐚🦀😊

@carstories4169

3 жыл бұрын

Emma Dean I agree whole heartedly

@mintarmada4049

3 жыл бұрын

Crab Central Station I sort of agree with Emma Dean. I think the spongebob clips are fun and okay, but maybe shorten them down. I am subscribed to so many Petubers and understand the editing this channel is going for, but I think sometimes it feels too long. Also, I think B-roll footage of active hermit crabs while you inform us via voice over might also help! We appreciate the advise and expertise, but I think videos of your crabs here and there could add just some extra visual entertainment!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honest review. We appreciate it! Good suggestions as well!

My tiny baby abandoned its shell and was hanging out in the freshwater pool. I used the mug method and the moment it was near a shell it took it. I decided to let it stay there a bit longer with the other shells to be sure it liked the one it hustled into. Hope it’s ok 🥹 thank you for the informative video.

I don't have a clue whos doing the editing, but man is it clean

Great topic and very informative! Keep the videos coming- love them!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😊🦀🐚

How cute with sonic and tails.

Hello informative video I have a minor concern a few nights ago one of my smaller crabs fell a few inches onto a rock and busted a 1/4 by 1/2 inch rectangle hole right at the top of his shell I can see the part behind his head before the abdomen and his rear legs are just inside of that there are plenty of correct shells for them to pick and they are staying in the broken shell are they stuck or stubborn or normal seems healthy otherwise They changed shells I found it in the shell shop picked a nice white one must like that color

I sure hope this method saves my dude who has just not bothered to reshell for a few days now. So glad I found your channel.

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

oh goodness... how are things going? did this help? I sure hope so!

@CheleGreysky

Жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation Unfortunately I think this crab may have been in cramped conditions for too long before arriving at my place. I don't think that the molt is supposed to result in the crab doubling its size is it? Getting a bit bigger yes, but this was drastic. I think the problem was in the abdomen because a grey spot developed which just kept spreading and the poor little guy didn't make it. He ate his exoskeleton before the grey spot developed but failed to choose a new suitable shell. He probably had internal injuries :(

@CheleGreysky

Жыл бұрын

I had only had him for two days before he buried himself and for those first two days he ran around like a mad thing before calming down.

@CheleGreysky

Жыл бұрын

About three days ago I bought three more hermit crabs to keep the one I still had company. Now they've all buried themselves so the remaining hermit crab is still alone for the time being. I just hope they will all be okay.

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss. That definitely sounds like internal injury. Hopefully everyone surfaces safely and they enjoy each others company!

hi! just wondering if you have any tips on how to move when you have a large crabitat. i have a 75 gallon crabitat and unsure how to move it the easiest way into my new house, and since you’ve mentioned you moving in your videos, i thought you would know a procedure making it easier to transport the terrarium? Thanks :)

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Here is an article that can help you 😊 crabstreetjournal.org/blog/2016/05/25/relocating-new-home-hermit-crabs/

Yay!

Hi great video! Can you tell me what tank this is? I’m going to upgrade mine to a bigger size 20 gallon for 2 crabs from a 10 gallon, but I’m looking for the bottom like your but 6 inches for the substrate. Hard to find.

Omg I absolutely love your earrings also in my tank do I cover up ALL the holes to keep in humidity or have a few Orr….. another question I mist my tank down each day not to much but yeah..anyways my tank keeps fogging up is that good or bad I love your videos they’re very helpful

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you! Yes, you want to cover all the holes in your tank to keep in the heat and humidity. Once you do that, you won’t need to mist any more. The fogging is a sign of too high humidity.

@Miley_loats

Жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation ok tysm

i wish i saw this sooner :( my hermit crab went out of his shell but i thought maybe he would go back it so i went to bed. when I woke up my hermit crab was dead but now I know and I got a new one I have two hermit crabs now good luck to everyone! stay safe.

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry this happened :(

@avalupo9595

3 жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation thank you! ☺️

Hey ladies! I just recently found your channel and you’ve really helped me better my care for my hermit crabs. I do have a question though. I am transitioning my crabs to a bigger cage but one of them is buried and has been for about 2 weeks now. Do I just leave him in the old cage until he emerges? Thanks in advance!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes leave him until he comes up, you never want to dig up a molting crab unless absolutely necessary! Like an emergency such as ants or a flood or something deadly. 😊

@meghangatewood4065

3 жыл бұрын

Crab Central Station I thought so ☺️thank you so much!

@laurieanderson2502

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation I have 3 crabs in a large tank. My oldest one (18 years old) was buried for a month molting but I had to change out the sand in the tank. In the process of doing that, I had no choice but to uproot my molting crab, but did so quickly & buried him a few inches down. Several hours later my crabie was on the surface & naked! I followed your instructions & it helped. I did put my crab in a separate tank however, & he/she is back in a shell, but looks pale, & probably still moulting. I kept my crab in the container with a bit of water & shells in the seperate tank, & am wondering if I should take crabbie out of the container & put more sand into the reserve tank so he/ she can rebury & continue moulting? I blame myself for the stress I caused crabbie by unearthing him/ she in the first place but had to change the substrate in the main tank. I've stressed this crab enough, so any suggestions would be helpful from you or anyone. Thank you!

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

How is your crab now? Never bury your crab, they need to create their own molt tunnels. Can I ask why you had to change the substrate?

@laurieanderson2502

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation Thanks so much for your reply & help! My Crab survived being temporarily naked thanks from your advice, & reshelled several times & now back in the main tank. I know it's stressful to unbury a molting crab unless absolutely necessary, but had to change the sand as it was wet in some areas & starting to smell snarly.

I don’t think my crabby is gonna make it through the night but I’m trying this anyway praying for her (my crab) 🙏 Edit: she died rip Chloe you are loved ❤ I made a grave in my garden for her she should’ve lived longer 😭

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace to your sweet baby!

Hi！ I’m so early!!!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Yay!

NEED ADVICE I had a fruit fly trap in my tank (vinegar and a drop of dawn) and it tipped over! Do I need to dig up my crabs and re do the substrate asap??!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Eeekkk.... are you able to dig/replace sub just where the spill happened? How much liquid do you estimate was spilled?

I just realized a naked hermit crab LOOKS JUST LIKE the ‘face hugger’ from “Aliens” movies…. 😳🤔🤯

Hi! I did this and my hermit crab went into a new shell and then 20 mins later he came out again. Any advice ? Thank you so much for these videos they have taught and helped me so so so much

I have one question. What about diet food in amazon can you make a vid about that or have you already???

The video says there would be a video about hermit crab harvesting in the description, I know it's a Peta video and they are more often exaggerated, than helpful, but I still wanted to watch. Did you remove the link as it was exaggerated/misinformation, or?

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! So sorry the link is gone. We recently updated our descriptions and it must have gotten missed. Here is the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l42s1rSsY6vNZbA.html We do not agree with PETA on a lot of their activism. However, we do know that what takes place in this video is true because we know someone who lives in Indonesia who has been to one of these hermit crab wholesale distributer sites. He has first hand experience to seeing the mounds and mounds of dead crabs at these places.

Mine just came out of his, but he went right back in!

Should they go into a shell right after they molt? Because one of my crabs just melted, but has not taken a new shell and it’s been 48 hours. There are three shelves, including the original one in a secluded tank that he is in. Should I be concerned?

PLEASE HELP MEEEEE!! my crab has a white little ball on it and they did have mites but i cleaned everything and then saw this!! i cant find anything about it!!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Can you send us a picture on our Facebook or Instagram messages?

@Grace-ez3bk

3 жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation hi! yes i can try to get a close up of him!

Hi it's been over 10 hours and my hermit crab still hasn't gone back into its shell. I found it sitting in front of the glass naked and I couldn't find the shell that it was using previously (it wasn't anywhere nearby). I've isolated it in a separate container with a little bit of water and 6 shells to choose from, with a towel covering the container like your setup. I'm not sure what to do... should I put my crab back into the tank and leave it be? Or should I keep him isolated for as long as it's naked? I'm not sure if it'll go back in at all... I had a similar incident a month or two ago with another crab, and it went back in successfully within an hour with this technique. My crab is also missing a couple of limbs, as well as its small left claw (not the big claw), and its abdomen is quite transparent, which makes me think that it was molting. What should I do? Edit: I've had my 9 crabs for over a year without much issue, apart from these two incidents.

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

This could be a surface molt! Keep the crab separated in an isolation tank! (Tupperware with an inch or two of sand and eco and some moss, water, food, lots of shells) if the crab is missing limbs, it could also be passing. Please keep us updated!

I hope he picks one this happed to me right now and I was scared I grabbed all of the stuff so quickly and was carefully put him in thanks I hope he’s ok after

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Good job getting everything together! Hoping your crabbie gets in a shell soon!

have any of your crabs ever done a surface molt inside their shell? i rescued some about 6 months ago & i feel like most of them have been burrowed since. a few have been out & about. shouldnt they be more active by now?

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they usually stay in their shell when they molt. We have had a surface molter before. If that happens, the crab needs to be isolated in their own tank or container.

Sadly my hermit crab had already died by the time I got home and found her. I waited for the fishy smell and it came, so I've buried her now :(

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Awe, I'm so sorry 😞😢💔

When do you have to change the sand ? Do you have to change the sand once you put it in the tank? How many times a month? Or could you just leave it there for the amount of time their alive?

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

The substrate should never have to be changed. Assuming you have the correct 5:1 sand to ecoearth ratio, and you have no bug/fungal outbreaks, the sand is good for years.

What do you do if your crab has buried itself after stripping his shell? Mine's just come up from a molt naked and decided to re-bury himself. Would I try and scoop him out of the sand?

Tysm my crabby left it’s shell yesterday and I didn’t know what to do I’m doing this rn hoping it works

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mai Mai! They key is a small container and shells that are the correct size and shape. You want the container so small that he basically has to sit on the shells. That way he can think of nothing other than re-shelling. Good luck!

Mine climbs in and out of his shell. He always goes right back in but he does it pretty often. Is that bad. Should I do something.

How do you know if it's a surface molt or left his shell and needs to go back in.

Now I now what to do😊

Not crab related- both where do you get your head scarves? Love them!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They are hand made from a shop called Kantha Bae. Here is the link kanthabae.com/pages/catalog

What type of tank is the one here? I have been wanting a front opening habitat

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

This is an Exoterra tank. They come in many sizes. The one pictured here is Large.

Thank you Crab Central Station ! Two nights ago I watched the video about what to do if my crab get naked . Never happened to me yet , but this morning one of them left His shell . . Stuck under the tree face up , I think My other one scared Him . I would not know what to do if I did not watch it . Right before happened . Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@mariawilliamson2640

3 жыл бұрын

Now Im home from work , looks like He is okay .

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Great! I'm so glad our video could help! Thanks for watching!

@roroo

2 жыл бұрын

@Garalynn Colston ???

Hi, I have a hermie who molted yesterday. I could see the exoskeleton and I also could see her new layer which was bright orange. Something that troubles me is that this morning I couldn’t find her inside of her shell and none of the other shells. I found two pieces of her leg inside of the shell.. what could have happened? 😢

My crab would die by the time she gets to the topic

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Some people like more explanation than others. You can always use the fast forward feature.

a couple years ago i had the cutest little hermie, his name was tom. Tom kept changing shells in my tank i got him, until eventually i found the little dude upside down with no shell. The whole room smelt like fish, and i knew my little hermie has passed. RIP tom, i miss u :(

@auggiesaquarium9120

11 ай бұрын

Rip tom :( sorry for your loss

Hope you still read comments. Today just when I woke up, I found one of my hermit crab out of his shell, lifeless. At first I'm not sure if he's dead or not, so I try to lift and smell him, it's a bit fishy, and no movement at all. Is he really die ? I remember correctly before I sleep, I watch my hermit crab tank for several minutes, and suddenly that thing happens this morning. I try to look for his shell, but couldnt find it. Do you know what happened ?

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to hear this happened to you. I'm not sure what happened, I would need a lot more information. If you can, check out the care videos on our channel, they may help you pin point what happened. You can also join the Facebook group called Land Hermit Crab Owners Society (LHCOS) and post pictures of your tank. The mods there can help you find out what happened.

What do i do? My sister took out my hermit crabs this morning, and I put my hermit crab back in the tank. My sister claims she put hers in the tank to. We come home after like 3-4 hours and we can’t find my sisters crab.. we dug everywhere and we can’t find it. Her shell isn’t in the tank either so she couldn’t have molted. We checked everywhere because we don’t have a huge tank for our crabs. It’s a decent size. But does anyone know where she can be?

I watched this video Monday night after t er seeing an exoskeleton hanging on an empty shell and seeing another shell beside it with just a claw visible. I got scared thinking my hermie was dead in the shell that showed a claw. Tuesday morning I checked the tank and found a naked hermit moving about! I followed the instructions from the video the previous night. Waited an hour (late to work) and it still hadn't reshelled. When I returned from work 8hrs later he still hadn't reshelled so I replaced one of the 3 shells with one that was shaped like the one he came out of. Hour by hour I checked...no reselling done. This morning I checked again...still naked. This evening I checked again when I got in from work. It appears that it has reshelled but the shell is on its back and I can see the hermit's claws and antennas. Do I remove it from the emergency bowl and place it in the tank or give it a few more hours in the emergency bowl? The shell looks like it's too big for him/her.

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay! Hopefully you were able to put the re-shelled crab back in the tank and all is well?

@gretajackson-mitchell1866

2 жыл бұрын

@Crab Central Station it actually went back into the shell it came out of. I placed it back into the tank and it did not move so I placed it back into the emergency bowl where it just sat there. When I got up the next morning I noticed that it had been in the food bowl I put in. Put it in tank with the rest and it has not moved, but I see it peeking out sometime.

Help y’all! My hermit crab loves this little hut I got him and he recently DISAPPEARED! The last I saw was a partially open hole with dirt circling it, is he in there? Is he okay? 😢

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Hermit crabs love to dig. They also go under the substrate to molt and grow. Check out our video about this on our channel.

What if the crab came out of the painted shell from the petshop and I dont have another one the same size. I really don't want him to go back into his original shell should i put it back with the 2 new shells anyway?

@CrabCentralStation

6 ай бұрын

A crab must be in a shell to survive. So, if a painted shell is the only option, that is better. However, it is best to have a variety of natural shells for them to choose from. Check out Facebook marketplace for people selling shells for cheap - maybe even garage sales or resale shops.

I just adopted a land crab. It has a hole it's its shell. I've provided it different shells for shell shipping. What else can I do?

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

That's all you can do. We provide the resources they need and then we have to trust them to be crabs and do what they are supposed to.

Please! I need help. My hermit crab is molting, and as you know very vulnerable. In the middle of molting he left his shell! What should I do?

Does the lid of your container have holes?

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, poke a few holes in the lid and then place the whole thing back in the main tank so that the crab has heat and himidity.

My hermit crab recently just left its shell and buried itself underground. It’s been about a week and I’m a bit concerned. Not too sure if it’s dead or molting. I just don’t want a rotting crab inside my tank. Should I dig him up to see if he’s not dead?

WHAT IF you come across a MOLTING crab...STILL in shell...WHERE should I PUT it now? Back in the tank...in the SAND...or keep it SEPARATE in a plastic container? THANK YOU !

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

If you have a crab molting you will need to isolate it with its exoskeleton in a separate container. 1. Put a little but of substrate in the container. 2. Carefully ace the mating crab in the container with the exoskeleton. 3. Place a lid with holes poked in it for air exchange. 4. Place the container in the mail tank so that the crab has heat and humidity. 5. The Crab will need to stay in the container until most exoskeleton is eaten. When the crab becomes actively walking around. The new exoskeleton has gained color and is hardened. Then you can put them back in the main tank.

Do you still do this if the crab has just finished a surface molt and has come out?

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm... interesting problem to encounter. I would say no. The water could really hurt the freshly molted crab. Instead, put a slightly damp paper towel on the bottom of a small mug, add the naked crab and shells.

I did everything you told me to do and I put my naked hermit crab in there and it’s not moving a lot plsss answer I don’t want my hermit crab to die

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Once you do the method in this video, there isn’t much you can do for them. We can’t force them to take a shell sadly. You can rotate out different shells every once in a while to give him more options to change

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

LilyLooLa, how is your crabie doing?

@jengaitan

3 жыл бұрын

How's your hermie doing?

@retromatt2281

3 жыл бұрын

Is your hermie okay?

@avocado_cuties7731

3 жыл бұрын

Is it okay?

Looking for advice please! I discovered my hermit crab out of his shell yesterday, I did what she said in the video and in one hour he was back in his old shell. Now I wake up today and the hermit crab is now without his shell again… I will try this method again but does anyone know why he is continuing to do this?

Hello! We moved our crabs to a bigger tank in April. My biggest crab about medium size went down to molt. Recently I saw her old shell on the surface but not her. I have no idea what to do and I hope you can help!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully your crab has simply re-homed into a new shell! This often happens after a molt. Sometimes they come up, change shells, and then go back down again! There is a chance that your crab was attacked by another crab while molting, or simply had a bad molt. But for now lets think positive and give the crab a little bit more time to resurface!

@isabelle_311

3 жыл бұрын

Crab Central Station Thank you for the advice! It turns out she just changed shells and I didn’t know until I saw all of my crabs roaming around. Thank you still!

I don’t know if you still check the comments on this my crab has been without a shell for going on two days and now I have him in a bigger plastic container inside the big tank so the heat and humidity is still right it is covered so no other crabs can bother him but he still won’t go into a new shell he has several options now he has food there’s prime water on the inside any help or others ideas

We have one that left its shell and went under the substrate. Should I wait for a smell or follow these steps? It’s been a day.

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

If they are buried under the sand, leave them. Digging them up can cause more damage.

My hermit crab got bullied out of his shell by another crab, even though I have 15 shell options of differing sizes available to them. (I have 2 crabs) The naked crab has refused to change shells, even though I've followed the protocol in this video . He is on day 3 now, without a shell. Today, he has his head and front pinchers tucked up into a shell, but his body hanging out of the shell. I'm so baffled. Should I carefully dump him out of the shell, or just leave him alone? His legs still move, so he's alive.

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Oh goodness, I'm so sorry 😞. If you DM us on Instagram or Facebook we can try and help you individually. If you don't have social media you can email us at crabcentralstation@gmail.com

@RB-qd8xr

3 жыл бұрын

I emailed you. Thank you so much . My poor crab!

My crab has been out of shell for well over 12 hours. I set up a safe bowl like instructed. He is still out. He is a big one. I wonder if he's old.

@lindaromano9402

4 ай бұрын

Hello Karl has been out for 24 hours in His emergency house. I put food dish in with him. He is looking better. I hope goes in a shell.

Just found this channel. Had a class hermit crab and I’ve been thinking about getting around 4 or 5. Totally off topic but, I’m super jealous of her eye color! So pretty! It’s not even fair!!!!🥹😂💖

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us on your hermit crab journey! And, thanks for the sweet complimant!

@jenmadkins

Жыл бұрын

@@CrabCentralStation I didn’t realize they were so cool! Still have a lot to learn before I get them in order to make sure they’re all happy but I’m really excited. Already having all kinds of terrarium ideas, haha!

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

Right?! I had no idea either, but I’m so glad we got some and then learned the right way to take care of them. They are so much fun to care for and watch.

Can you do a video on what to do if your crab has a broken foot

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathy. There really is nothing you can do if your hermit crab is missing a segment of his leg. He will regenerate it during his next molt. They live on their own time frame, we can't make them molt.

My hermit crab game out of his shell today, so we watched this video and immediately tried the mug technique. This didn’t work so we moved to the bigger container with more shells. This was also unsuccessful. He is still out of his shell in a container and I don’t know what to do

how long can they survive without the shell? my crab left his shell for like 5 hours then he went in a shell that was smaller than his old, then in the morning he took it off and now he has been crawling around and walking without any shell. I tried this method and left him there for 2+ hours, still no luck. Don't know what to do this was so random he has never done this before I had him for over 6 months now.

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm... I'm sorry you were experiencing this. How is your hermie now?

I never really had a problem with worrying about my hermit crab having a dirty tail, because I give them a pool that is hopefully long enough so that way they can just collect some water and keep it in their shell, serves as humidity as well

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! This is why crabs need pools deep enough to fully submerge in. They keep water in their shells to keep their gills moist. They also use shell water when molting. However, if your hermit crab leaves the shell, it is an emergency and you will want to follow the steps in this video.

hello, thank you so much for the videos! i thought this would be the best place to reach out to since i see you're very active in the comment section; i got two small hermit crabs yesterday. currently still in the 1 or 2 gallon carrier i bought them in at the beach store, buying a 20 gallon terrarium asap. i'm doing my best to keep them happy right now in the little tank, got some calcium sand, a little climbing toy, they've got a little bowl of water and i spritz lukewarm water to keep the place humid, im chopping up veggies and fruits for them, and i got high quality hermit crab food for them as well. all is going well, but i have a few questions for when i get a larger terrarium. 1. i read online that i shouldnt give them pools deep enough to submerge themselves or they would drown. that directly contradicts what was said in one of your videos. i honestly trust you guys but i just wanted to make sure it is absolutely ok for them to have two proper pools! 2. is calcium sand ok? im gonna buy some of that eco earth coconut fiber to put on the top layer and mix it in a little bit for the flooring of their tank. is that alright? do they need anything else mixed in? 3. it is stated that shellfish must be boiled before feeding them to hermit crabs. i bought a little can of brine shrimp, nothing on the can indicates that i should boil before feeding. should i or is it safe? 4. how do i clean out the flooring? is there some sort of sifter i can get or do i need to replace the sand often?? that would be very costly. thanks so much!

@haileyhensley8426

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Hopefully I can help! So the deep pools is okay they just need something they can climb on and out of all around the pools. What I did is I got sand and the eco earth and mixed it with a little bit of water BUT if you just want sand make sure once a week or once every 2 weeks you move the sand around to have the new sand from the bottom to the Top. Also I researched this before getting my carbs so hopefully this is all correct and it helps you out!

@levvolkov6144

3 жыл бұрын

Hailey Hensley thanks so much!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Sorry for the late reply. I wasn’t notified of your comment! To answer your questions: 1. Because hermit crabs have modified gills they can actually stay under water for hours. We’ve had hermit crabs completely submerge in the water for upwards of 4 hours. They know when to get out so as long as you put a way in and out of the pools, they’re totally ok! They need the deep pools to fill their shells with brackish water to keep their gills and abdomen moist. 2. Calcium sand unfortunately is not safe. When it gets wet it hardens, and like I stated earlier, hermit crabs keep water in their shells. If the sand gets in their shell it can harden trapping them inside. 3. Shellfish does need to be cooked, however these brine shrimp aren’t raw so you can feed as they are. 4. You only need to clean out the substrate if you have a fungal, bacterial, or algae bloom, as well as ants/other protein eating bugs, or other emergencies. This is if you have the 5:1 ratio of play sand to eco earth that’s at least 6 inches or 3 times your biggest crab. The poop will be broken down into the substrate. However, if you want to pick up the top of the substrate that’s fine. If you do decide the substrate needs to be cleaned just make sure you have no hermit crabs molting and then you can scoop out the substrate and replace it. Hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions! 🐚🦀

@levvolkov6144

3 жыл бұрын

Crab Central Station oh wow, thank you! that was actually super helpful, i'm really grateful! i've moved them into the new tank, no calcium sand actually, i've gotten them play sand and EE coconut fiber, somewhat even mix of both. i'm glad i decided not to go with the calcium sand lol. and its good to know that i dont need to clean out the substrate often, i feel like that'd be a super big pain to do often lol. thank you so much again!

@CrabCentralStation

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! 😊

Help! My crab seems to be getting in and out of the same shell. He's going into the saltwater out of his shell and then returning to his shell later on. For some reason I think that my crabs have gotten into a shell-changing spree. Any ideas?

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm... this behavior is alarming. If your crab is without a shell, follow the recommendations in this video. Unfortunately, when crabs continue to leave their shell and seek saltwater, it's not a good sign. Hang in there and do the best you can. I hope your little buddy pulls through!

@Astronometrix

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope he does too.

@VividBoi

2 жыл бұрын

@@Astronometrix Any update?

Wow emergency!!! I hope I don’t run into this but if I do it may be a sad day. Poor hermmies!

@CrabCentralStation

Жыл бұрын

It is not too uncommon! It’s good to always be prepared!

Hi I don’t know what to do right now. I have watched this video before but this happens today I got home looked in my crab tank and found that one of my crabs had no shell so I did everything I remembered to do. After that he went into his shell I walked out of my room for a while came back in checked on him and he was no longer in his shell and he was just sitting in the water bowl completely underwater. I got him out put him back in the container and watched this video again he is refusing to go into any of the 4 shells I have for him. There is really nothing I can do anymore he just wants to be without a shell sitting in the saltwater pool I don’t think he is very happy with me keeping him in what is basically a jail for him. Do you know anything I could try to keep him in a shell?

Yo I'm watching this because my hermit crab is LITERALLY OUT OF HIS SHEL NOW. Hurry it up please. Save them memes for after I save my crab.

Hey my hermit crab is naked, and he is not returning to any shells, I have him in a container 4 new shells and his old one, please help me

Good lord your gorgeous! Also thanks for the help! You saved my sons hermit!

@CrabCentralStation

2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you! I. Glad our videos are helping your hermit crab have a great life!