I am new to learning about hermit crabs. My dad measured my two hermit crab's shells that they need. This below is the exact sizes. I am quiet worried cause I don't really know how to look for what I need and I hope someone on here can help and find these sizes below I need on ebay or a shell site and then message me the link where I can order the right sizes. Please find the shells I need for my hermits. I really need some help on this.
Thanks,
Misty
Here's the measurements I need. This below is for the opening
Here's the shells I need
1 oval- 1 inch wide
1 3/4 inch long
1 oval- 1 inch wide
1 1/2 inch long
2006-09-21 09:22:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Go to any fish shop, fish restaurant or fishing pier where you should be able to get for nothing some Whelk shells. Don't worry about the size, get various and let the hermits choose which one they like...............
2006-09-21 09:26:40 · answer #1 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the shells have a round opening, then measure the opening and then get shells that are 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch larger opening then the one they are in.
If they are in a D shaped opening shell, then measure across the shell from the flat part to the rounded edge and then add 1/4 to 1/2 inch bigger.
They also like lighter shells, then the heavier shells. You can usually get shells at Walmart in the craft section, Hobby Lobby or other craft stores. Ebay has alot of shells.
www.naplesseashellcompany.com is a very good one to get shells from. They are awesome to talk to and work with on getting shells. They are used to hermie owners needing shells for the hermit crabs and can help you out alot.
Sabrina
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2006-09-21 12:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by oimsofunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
grab a handful of shells and put them in the tank, the hermit crab will grab the best one no worries. You can buy them at the pet shop. Also hermit crabs often get shells way bigger then they need so they can keep it longer. Its no big deal if they choose one to big.
Hails,
Silence
2006-09-21 12:12:33 · answer #3 · answered by Silent One 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hermit Crabs DO NOT HAVE SHELLS ! they use the shells they find - note the word HERMIT !
you can buy assorted shells all over the Internet just type in SEASHELLS FOR SALE they will choose the shells based on their need not your dads measurements
2006-09-21 09:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The best site is http://www.naplesseashellcompany.com/hermit_crab_shells.htm
They ahve the sizes of the openings right there for you. Please make sure you get at least 4 extra per crab AND some a bit bigger than they are in or "need"
2006-09-21 13:10:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The opening of the new shell needs to be slightly larger than the largest claw. Put several shells in. They like to choose their own.
2006-09-21 11:27:33 · answer #6 · answered by gettingfit 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aw, unfavorable lil' guy! i've got had hermit crabs yet they have on no account completed that. That sounds actual undesirable. perchance isolate him from the others till he heals or take him on your vet or something. i wish he get's extra effective quickly! :)
2016-10-01 05:31:44 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt have to be very exact just go to a petstore and buy some about that size
2006-09-21 09:25:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HEAR CRABS MAKE A GOOD MEAL WHEN U COOK DEM TRY IT 4 DINNER 2NITE
2006-09-21 09:27:08 · answer #9 · answered by Innocence 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋