Camping.

keris hermies · 07-12-2007, 10:49 PM

Ok me & my family r going camping for 2,days & If I can I want to bring along my hermies especially since I just got a straw.It's not a tent.It's a camper that my dad & my aunt went in on.So would it be ok?It has Ac.It's pop up camper.Sleeps 8,so I think it would be big enough for a 20,gallon.Anyone bring there hermies on vacation/camping trips?

keris hermies · 07-12-2007, 11:05 PM

Anyone?I'm leaving 2mmrow.

msmarvell · 07-12-2007, 11:27 PM

I have heard that it is not the best idea to take the hermits crabs to and from constantly. Imagine how you would feel if you were on that carnival ride that you sit inside a little cage and it spins you around and around and around. Doesn't make you feel to good does it? Thats how t he crabs probably would feel in the car. The crabs may get a little bit stressed.
PLus the change in the environment they have came unaccustomed too would also be disrupted.
If you can i would find a crabby babysitter or just leave enough food and put an extra water dish in there for the 2 days that your gone. I know its hard to be away from them, but think of what is best for your little babies.

jeswwjd23 · 07-13-2007, 07:02 AM

i have gone on vacation for 5 days, and am leaving tomorrow for 7 days. plus another 7 days in aug. i was really worried about leaving them for the 5 days, since i din't have anyone to crab sit. so i made the humidity a bit high, covered the top along with the plexi-glass, towels and blanket and left only with a tiny crack so the humidity stays in longer. and it doesn't get low easily, then i put in non-moldy food. like dried flowers, oats,earthworm castings, and made sure the water was filled. and when i came back everyone in the tank was fine, the humidity was about 50%, but everyone was under and came back up when the humidity was up again. they will be fine for 2 days.

**msdiamonddawg** · 07-13-2007, 08:20 AM

I agree with jeswwjd23....leave them behind and give them foods as suggested. I have been camping a number of times over the summer without any problems. And especially because you just got the Straw, he doesn't need that kid of stress!

keris hermies · 07-13-2007, 08:33 AM

Ok.I keep them here.I just wanted to take them b/c last time I came back & ants were everywhere!& I even had a crab sitter!So I guess give them lot's of food.Thanks everyone.

07-12-2007, 10:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
keris hermies "Third Molt In Progress" Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois. Posts: 878	Camping. Ok me & my family r going camping for 2,days & If I can I want to bring along my hermies especially since I just got a straw.It's not a tent.It's a camper that my dad & my aunt went in on.So would it be ok?It has Ac.It's pop up camper.Sleeps 8,so I think it would be big enough for a 20,gallon.Anyone bring there hermies on vacation/camping trips? __________________ Please visit my site hermie care site: www.freewebs.com/kerishermies Proud owner of 9 PP's:Bubbles,Skittles,Rojo,Spike,Speedy,Sandy,Coral,Special Ed, & Junior.

07-12-2007, 11:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
keris hermies "Third Molt In Progress" Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois. Posts: 878	Re: Camping. Anyone?I'm leaving 2mmrow. __________________ Please visit my site hermie care site: www.freewebs.com/kerishermies Proud owner of 9 PP's:Bubbles,Skittles,Rojo,Spike,Speedy,Sandy,Coral,Special Ed, & Junior.

07-12-2007, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
msmarvell (Micro Crab) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 87	Re: Camping. I have heard that it is not the best idea to take the hermits crabs to and from constantly. Imagine how you would feel if you were on that carnival ride that you sit inside a little cage and it spins you around and around and around. Doesn't make you feel to good does it? Thats how t he crabs probably would feel in the car. The crabs may get a little bit stressed. PLus the change in the environment they have came unaccustomed too would also be disrupted. If you can i would find a crabby babysitter or just leave enough food and put an extra water dish in there for the 2 days that your gone. I know its hard to be away from them, but think of what is best for your little babies. __________________ ~Baby Q, Gimble, Meredith, Poseidon, Nemo, Kimo~

07-13-2007, 07:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
jeswwjd23 (Small Crab) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 281	Re: Camping. i have gone on vacation for 5 days, and am leaving tomorrow for 7 days. plus another 7 days in aug. i was really worried about leaving them for the 5 days, since i din't have anyone to crab sit. so i made the humidity a bit high, covered the top along with the plexi-glass, towels and blanket and left only with a tiny crack so the humidity stays in longer. and it doesn't get low easily, then i put in non-moldy food. like dried flowers, oats,earthworm castings, and made sure the water was filled. and when i came back everyone in the tank was fine, the humidity was about 50%, but everyone was under and came back up when the humidity was up again. they will be fine for 2 days. __________________ 23 Happy Crabbies ==12 E's--2 Straws--9 PP's range from Micro's--Mediums

07-13-2007, 08:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
msdiamonddawg Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scarborough - Toronto, Ontario Canada Posts: 889	Re: Camping. I agree with jeswwjd23....leave them behind and give them foods as suggested. I have been camping a number of times over the summer without any problems. And especially because you just got the Straw, he doesn't need that kid of stress!

07-13-2007, 08:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
keris hermies "Third Molt In Progress" Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois. Posts: 878	Re: Camping. Ok.I keep them here.I just wanted to take them b/c last time I came back & ants were everywhere!& I even had a crab sitter!So I guess give them lot's of food.Thanks everyone. __________________ Please visit my site hermie care site: www.freewebs.com/kerishermies Proud owner of 9 PP's:Bubbles,Skittles,Rojo,Spike,Speedy,Sandy,Coral,Special Ed, & Junior.

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