The last factor could be that your crab has a poor diet. Never use salt for human consumption because it can contain harmful minerals. Use tap water for the freshwater bowl, and aquarium salt for marine fish for the saltwater. I keep mine in 2 small bowls large enough for the crab to hop in with its shell. Your crab needs a source of saltwater and freshwater. The cheap aquarium gravel they sell you at the boardwalk will not cut it. You want something your crabs can burrow in to help when they start molting. Lining the bottom of your tank with 2-4 inches of firm sand or coconut husk goes a long way. You want the cage to stay at a steady 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit with 75% relative humidity. I recommend a tank instead of a cage to keep the heat and humidity in. Your crabitat (your crab’s cage) might be to blame.Ī good crabitat starts with the container. Let’s say you’ve given your crab some time and it’s still unwilling to show itself. ![]() He’ll be unbothered by the fact that you are there and maybe let you hold them. ![]() Give the crab a few days before trying to hold it to let it calm down and trust you a bit more.īy then you’ll definitely see the crab scurry around more often. ![]() Pet stores are a stressful place for crabs with people poking and other types of mistreatment.Īlso, being moved from the pet store to a completely new place can be unsettling for your little crab. If you just bought your hermit crab, it has a few very good reasons to be unhappy. Your crabs will be very excited and a little more active. If you want your crabs to be more active and you notice their tank is a little dry, use a spray bottle full of water or saltwater to mist the inside of the tank. Quick Tip! Hermit crabs thrive in humid environments. Hermit crabs can be stressed by a variety of factors, including changes in temperature, humidity, or water quality overcrowding or lack of space inadequate or poor-quality food and faced with stressful situations such as being held or picked up. If you recently handled your crab or put it through a stressful situation, leave it be and it will return to its normal self once it has calmed down. Most crabs burrow or hide in their shell, like they would in the wild in response to danger. Your Hermit Crab is Stressed.Īll hermit crabs respond differently to stress. So, let’s go over a few reasons why your hermit crab has decided to hide, bury themselves, or just wont move. As long as your hermit crabs have a proper environment and care, you shouldn’t worry about how active or inactive they are. Melissa likes to climb and fall in the water bowl, while Hunter only comes out of his burrow to eat or sit by his heating pad. I know Melissa and Hunter (two of my four crabs) are polar opposites. I’ve had hermit crabs for over 4 years now, and I know the demeanors of each of my crabs. Hermit Crabs are inherently Active, Lazy, or a Mix of both Hunter likes to sit by the heating pad. Why isn’t my crab so active? Why is my crab moving enough? Is it just the demeanor of your hermit crab, or should you be worried? I’m here today to help you understand the normal activity patterns of a healthy hermit crab, and when you should actually worry. It’s easy to look at your hermit crab in its environment and overthink.
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