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Hermit Crabs ~R~ us

  1. General Information and News

    1. Site News

      All site new, regulations, changes to the Terms of service will be posting in this section.
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      Latest: Change of Ownership. ;) Jason, Nov 25, 2015
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    2. The Welcome Rock

      Formerly know as HermitCrabsrus Anonymous, this is the place to introduce yourself, and be welcomed to our community.
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      Latest: Wizkidsmom here WizKidsMom, Jan 8, 2017
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    3. The Sand Castle Lounge

      Got something you just want to get off your shell? This is the place to do it. Kick back and see where the conversations take you.
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      The Sand Castle Lounge

      Sub-Forums

      1. Social Area

      Latest: What are your crabs up to? Daniel, Dec 20, 2015
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    4. Kids Corner

      A place for the young, and young at heart. Share your drawings of your crabs, kid sites, and more.
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      Latest: Really Fun Online Platform Game: Pie Craving! scoobdoo, Jan 7, 2011
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    5. HermitCrabs"R"Us Exclusive Contest - "A Boardwalk

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      Latest: JULY CONTEST WINNERS Mckenny, Aug 2, 2012
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  2. Just Crab Care

    1. General questions about care.

      Need a place to ask questions about the care and behavior of your Hermit Crabs? From the conditions of you crabitat to shell fight, this is the forum to do it. If it is an emergency, please use the 911 forum instead.
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      Latest: Safety of my crabs Leanne, Sep 26, 2016
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    2. Emergency Care - 911.

      If you are having an emergency, this is the forum to post in. Please copy and past the questionnaire into your post. It will save time, by answering most of the basic question people will need answered before they can help.
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      Latest: Limp Hermit Crab? Savannah-02, Dec 19, 2015
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    3. Frequently Asked Questions

      Check here before posting!
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      Latest: Leaving the shell ChaosMagic, Dec 19, 2015
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    4. Molting.

      All discussions relating to "molting" , including pre-molting and post-molting can be posted here. If it is an emergency please post in the 911 Forum.
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      Latest: What to do with the molter? ChaosMagic, Dec 14, 2015
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    5. Isolation (ISO).

      Have a question about when or if to isolate you Hermit Crabs? Post it here.
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      Latest: Best food for isolation ChaosMagic, Dec 17, 2015
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    6. Shells

      Questions on shells for your hermit crab belong here.
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      Latest: Funny hermit crab shells ChaosMagic, Dec 16, 2015
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    7. Discussions, Theories and Trial Ideas

      This is a discussion forum where members can express any theories, ideas, discussions and get replies on.
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      Latest: My hermies Jason, Sep 15, 2016
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    8. Adopt A Hermie - Save A Life, Adopt A Hermit Crab.

      Have to give your little guy away, why not give it away to someone who really wants it and will take care of them.
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      Latest: 2 hermit crabs in need of a good home katzenfell13, Aug 27, 2016
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  3. Hermit Crab Diet

    1. Foods, Treats & Home Recipes.

      Here You Can Post About Foods/Treats That Your Land Hermit Crabs Enjoy & Detest. Also Please Share Some Of Your Home Made Recipes That Your Hermies Love.
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      Latest: Hermit Crab Food Shopping Guide Jedi_sena, Apr 16, 2016
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    2. What's Cooking? - Not Poison!

      Whiel their are lots of things your crabs can eat, here is where you will find what they should not eat.
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      Latest: Commercial Crab Food!!! Hermies4Ever, Nov 14, 2009
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    3. Nutrition & Water

      What can my crab eat? What shouldn't he eat? Questions on feeding and drinking belong in this forum.
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      Latest: Hemp Seed hexane warning Jedi_sena, Mar 30, 2016
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  4. HCRU Gallery

    Want to create your own photo album? Post a picture of your hermies. This is the place to do it.

    1. Photo Gallery

    2. The HCRU Family Photo Album - Say Cheese.

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      Latest: My New Crabitat Poppy, Nov 8, 2009
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    3. Say Cheese

      Just a heads up; we're going to ask for pictures! Post your pictures of your crabs and crabitats in here!
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      Latest: Churchill - Thinstripe Hermit Crab Mckenny, Dec 3, 2012
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  5. Two Claws Up Or Down

    1. Product Reviews.

      his Forum Is To Expose A Public Review On Your Favorite & Least Liked (Valued) Hermit Crab Products.
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      Latest: Tank heaters Poppy, Nov 8, 2009
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    2. Store's Exposed.

      This Forum Is To Review Your Favorite &/Or Least Liked (Valued) Local & Online Hermit Crab Related Stores.
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      Latest: Toronto Missy, Nov 12, 2009
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    3. Shell Swap & Freebies?

      Here You Can Swap Or Sell Shells, Toys, Dishes Etc. You Can Also "Give" Your Extras Away To Needy Crabs/Crab Owners. (Shipping Charges May Apply).
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      Latest: 30 Gal tank For Sale in Chicago xAizaOnigirix, Nov 9, 2009
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    4. Crabby Links

      Have a Hermit Crab site you would like to share? Post it here. Please note all posts in this section are moderated, so they will not appear right away.
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      Latest: Website up Missy, Nov 9, 2009
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  6. Down Under

    1. HCRU Crabitat's - Biography's Of Our Crabitats

      Here Is Where You Can Describe The Size Of Your Tank(s), Substrate(s) Used, Number of Hermies You Have, Species, Etc. Also Post & Share Pictures Of Your Crabitat(s). Get Ideas From Other Hermitcrabsrus Members.
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      Latest: 6 foot tank greengreen, Nov 12, 2009
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    2. ~HCRU Hard Drive~ - Carved In Stone

      No Public Post Permitted. This Is A Library To Store Very Resourceful Posts Published By People In Our Community Of Hermitcrabsrus. Think Of It As A Huge Library Attributed To Hermit Crabs & Their Guardians. Are "You" In The Guinness Book Of Post Yet?
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      Latest: Cayenne Pepper Kills Mites!?!?!? Switchblade_Brigade, Jul 7, 2007
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    3. Caribbean Vacation - COL (Chirping Out Loud).

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      Latest: Awww First words! (Chirps) Missy, Nov 9, 2009
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    4. Species Identification - Identify Your Hermit Crab

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      Latest: I think they are all E's? cococrisp, Nov 14, 2009
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    5. You Are In: POLL Parade - Just! Poll's.

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      Latest: What Shelter Do Your Hermies Have??? cloie74, Nov 14, 2009
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  7. Games,Trivia & More...

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    1. Game House

      Come inside for some Games, Trivia and Fun!
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      Latest: The YOU ARE BANNED game scoobdoo, Apr 15, 2012
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    2. Calendar

      Birthdays, events, special occasions. Anything on the topic should be put here.
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      Latest: My Birthayyyy marmaladechainsaw, Nov 15, 2010
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  8. In Loving Memory

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    1. Hermit Crab Obituaries - In Memory Of "Skip".

      Lost one of your pets and want to talk about it? This is the forum for you. Hopefully you will never have to use it.
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      Latest: RIP Aphrodite Klabelle, Oct 19, 2012
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    2. Other Special Pets

      Make a loving tribute to your other special pets.
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      Latest: To My Beutiful Maxi!! imported_Sterwick, Jan 19, 2010
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  9. Site Questions, Ideas and Feedback

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    1. Site Questions

      Have a site problem? Something not working? Please post it here, and your question will be answered ASAP.
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      Latest: Updating my profile page WizKidsMom, Feb 5, 2017
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    2. The Suggestion Box

      All feedback, suggestions and questions regarding our forum can be posted here. If you would rather not post it, you can also send us an email using the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page.
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      Latest: How About A DIY section? willow555, Nov 14, 2009
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