Hermit crab Rescue in NY

crazy4crabs · 11-26-2006, 06:29 PM

Me and my Little brother have started a hermit crab rescue. We have had crabs for about 5 or 6 years (whos counting?) and we are in love. So Far we have taken in 4 hermies from people who gave their crabs to their kids for a holiday/birhtday gift and the kids forgot about them or arent interested anymore. If anyone Needs to get rid of crabs in NY please PM or email me. I would be more than willing to let my collection grow! We also are accepting tanks or and supplies to keep up with our current collection so anything you dont use would be a great help to us. Thanks

**vckums** · 11-27-2006, 10:52 AM

That's great! Look on these sites for free tanks and hermit crabs. Find the one that is on your local area.

craigslist: san francisco bay area classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events

The Freecycle Network(tm) - Changing the world, one gift at a time.

You can also post messages saying you are willing to take in land hermit crabs, specify land or you end up with messages about marine crabs, and always need tanks of any size.

Good Luck!

crazy4crabs · 11-27-2006, 02:12 PM

thanks. those are great sites but I cant find anything in my area. I have been really trying to get at least another ten gallon tank but that just not happening. I already have 2 ten gallons a 20 long and a 5 gallon iso. My mom isnt too hapy bout that but hey.. im saving lives here! lol

**vckums** · 11-27-2006, 04:11 PM

What about the local paper want ads? Also can go to aquarium stores and ask about cracked or broken tanks. They tend to discount those and can be fixed for hermits to use. Another thing to think of is that reptile tanks are alot cheaper to get then fish tanks. Breeder tanks are alot wider and can hold more.

reader101 · 11-27-2006, 04:35 PM

Should we perhaps stay on topic with regards to Eric's posting re. adoptees? They are most important right now.

crazy4crabs · 11-27-2006, 06:27 PM

Yeah I already have extra substrate toys and hides. I have 2 tanks setup rite now, one a cracked tank that my dad helped me fix. I'm thinking about talking my mom into letting me get a 40 gallon breeder because then I can get rid of all the tens I have but we'll see about that.

**vckums** · 11-28-2006, 01:28 AM

I love 40g breeders. They have so much room to use. You could also print out some business/rescue cards to drop off where they sell hermit crabs in stores or any pet place. Rescue shelters etc.

Keep up the good work!

crazy4crabs · 11-28-2006, 12:47 PM

I cant believe I didnt think about that! I have just spread the word by mouth.... now im excited to start making cards!!

11-26-2006, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
crazy4crabs "Second Molt In Progress" Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newyork Posts: 462	Hermit crab Rescue in NY Me and my Little brother have started a hermit crab rescue. We have had crabs for about 5 or 6 years (whos counting?) and we are in love. So Far we have taken in 4 hermies from people who gave their crabs to their kids for a holiday/birhtday gift and the kids forgot about them or arent interested anymore. If anyone Needs to get rid of crabs in NY please PM or email me. I would be more than willing to let my collection grow! We also are accepting tanks or and supplies to keep up with our current collection so anything you dont use would be a great help to us. Thanks __________________ PP's: 5 Olivia, Speedy, Herbie, Tinsel, Tiny E's: 4 Spaz, Lilo, Stitch, Omega Ruggies: 2 Saffy, Cling Straws: 2 Watermelon, Kiwi Visit my site!

11-27-2006, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
vckums Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,659	Re: Hermit crab Rescue in NY That's great! Look on these sites for free tanks and hermit crabs. Find the one that is on your local area. craigslist: san francisco bay area classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events The Freecycle Network(tm) - Changing the world, one gift at a time. You can also post messages saying you are willing to take in land hermit crabs, specify land or you end up with messages about marine crabs, and always need tanks of any size. Good Luck! __________________ Vicki 100% Organic Hermit Crab Food www.hermitcrabaddictionstore.com

11-27-2006, 02:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
crazy4crabs "Second Molt In Progress" Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newyork Posts: 462	Re: Hermit crab Rescue in NY thanks. those are great sites but I cant find anything in my area. I have been really trying to get at least another ten gallon tank but that just not happening. I already have 2 ten gallons a 20 long and a 5 gallon iso. My mom isnt too hapy bout that but hey.. im saving lives here! lol __________________ PP's: 5 Olivia, Speedy, Herbie, Tinsel, Tiny E's: 4 Spaz, Lilo, Stitch, Omega Ruggies: 2 Saffy, Cling Straws: 2 Watermelon, Kiwi Visit my site!

11-27-2006, 04:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
vckums Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,659	Re: Hermit crab Rescue in NY What about the local paper want ads? Also can go to aquarium stores and ask about cracked or broken tanks. They tend to discount those and can be fixed for hermits to use. Another thing to think of is that reptile tanks are alot cheaper to get then fish tanks. Breeder tanks are alot wider and can hold more. __________________ Vicki 100% Organic Hermit Crab Food www.hermitcrabaddictionstore.com

11-27-2006, 04:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
reader101 Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 242	Re: Hermit crab Rescue in NY Should we perhaps stay on topic with regards to Eric's posting re. adoptees? They are most important right now. Last edited by reader101; 11-27-2006 at 06:28 PM.

11-27-2006, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
crazy4crabs "Second Molt In Progress" Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newyork Posts: 462	Re: Hermit crab Rescue in NY Yeah I already have extra substrate toys and hides. I have 2 tanks setup rite now, one a cracked tank that my dad helped me fix. I'm thinking about talking my mom into letting me get a 40 gallon breeder because then I can get rid of all the tens I have but we'll see about that. __________________ PP's: 5 Olivia, Speedy, Herbie, Tinsel, Tiny E's: 4 Spaz, Lilo, Stitch, Omega Ruggies: 2 Saffy, Cling Straws: 2 Watermelon, Kiwi Visit my site!

11-28-2006, 01:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
vckums Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,659	Re: Hermit crab Rescue in NY I love 40g breeders. They have so much room to use. You could also print out some business/rescue cards to drop off where they sell hermit crabs in stores or any pet place. Rescue shelters etc. Keep up the good work! __________________ Vicki 100% Organic Hermit Crab Food www.hermitcrabaddictionstore.com

11-28-2006, 12:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
crazy4crabs "Second Molt In Progress" Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newyork Posts: 462	Re: Hermit crab Rescue in NY I cant believe I didnt think about that! I have just spread the word by mouth.... now im excited to start making cards!! __________________ PP's: 5 Olivia, Speedy, Herbie, Tinsel, Tiny E's: 4 Spaz, Lilo, Stitch, Omega Ruggies: 2 Saffy, Cling Straws: 2 Watermelon, Kiwi Visit my site!

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