what type of hermit crab?

ninjasgorawr · 06-25-2008, 05:09 PM

Hello all- I am about to buy hermit crabs and would like your opinion. What type of hermie should a beginner crabist such as myself get?
Open for Suggestions!

**HERMEZ** · 06-26-2008, 06:52 AM

Definately PP's---maybe an evil E or 2 but E's can have molting issues and are prone to bacterial infections which would take some know how on what to look for and handle........definately NOT Straws one of the prettiest crabs of all they are delicate. Ruggies seem hit or miss with people--I do ok with them. Violas are hit or miss too. Cavipes seem to be sensative and are hard to find. Indo's I have had 50/50 with also and are a very inactive crab so you might get bored

WizKidsMom · 06-26-2008, 02:11 PM

Yep, PP's (Purple Pinchers) are the way to go. They are the species that are most available.

Hildegarde · 06-29-2008, 09:53 PM

Yes, PPs and I would advise you to get some that are on the large size of small.

ninjasgorawr · 06-29-2008, 10:09 PM

I've heard that different crabs like different types of shells. What type (opening, etc.) do PPs usually prefer?

DaisyCrab · 06-30-2008, 09:50 AM

My pp's like turbo shells mainly I've noticed. However one of my largest, Daisy, wouldn't be caught dead in a turbo shell, she's never worn one. She seems to prefer shells with a D shaped opening.
Mine also like babylon shells.
Hope that helps a little.

imamom · 08-15-2008, 09:39 PM

Where do i buy mirco minis?

06-25-2008, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
ninjasgorawr (Micro Crab) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NV Posts: 83	what type of hermit crab? Hello all- I am about to buy hermit crabs and would like your opinion. What type of hermie should a beginner crabist such as myself get? Open for Suggestions!

06-26-2008, 06:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
HERMEZ Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NC Posts: 1,294	Re: what type of hermit crab? Definately PP's---maybe an evil E or 2 but E's can have molting issues and are prone to bacterial infections which would take some know how on what to look for and handle........definately NOT Straws one of the prettiest crabs of all they are delicate. Ruggies seem hit or miss with people--I do ok with them. Violas are hit or miss too. Cavipes seem to be sensative and are hard to find. Indo's I have had 50/50 with also and are a very inactive crab so you might get bored __________________ 22 PP's~8 Rugs~9 E's~ 4 Straws~2 Indo's~4 Violas~ http://photobucket.com/albums/a96/Herm-EZ/

06-26-2008, 02:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
WizKidsMom "Second Molt In Progress" Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 482	Re: what type of hermit crab? Yep, PP's (Purple Pinchers) are the way to go. They are the species that are most available. __________________ WizKidsMom (Cheryl) WizKidsPics 9 PPs & 3 E's

06-29-2008, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hildegarde "Preparing For Third Molt" Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 791	Re: what type of hermit crab? Yes, PPs and I would advise you to get some that are on the large size of small. __________________ The Kids: Big Momma, Bwana, BiBi, Honey, Aggie, Stretch, Sparky, Houdini, Tang, Zeke & Izzie; The Big Guys: Kaiser, Mo-de-law', Belle & SuzyQ; and our 15 new Little Ones; all PPs and our baby Es: Killer, Ol' Yeller, Scooter, Mr. Greenjeans, Orange and our tiny Smidgen.

06-29-2008, 10:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
ninjasgorawr (Micro Crab) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NV Posts: 83	Re: what type of hermit crab? I've heard that different crabs like different types of shells. What type (opening, etc.) do PPs usually prefer?

06-30-2008, 09:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
DaisyCrab (Small Crab) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 328	Re: what type of hermit crab? My pp's like turbo shells mainly I've noticed. However one of my largest, Daisy, wouldn't be caught dead in a turbo shell, she's never worn one. She seems to prefer shells with a D shaped opening. Mine also like babylon shells. Hope that helps a little. __________________ Bigs Tank:Daisy, Georgina, Jay-Jay, Brat, Martha & Hogan Smalls Tank:Casper, Robby, Carrie, Lucky, Tessa & Phoebe, Felix & Molly

08-15-2008, 09:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
imamom Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9	Re: what type of hermit crab? Where do i buy mirco minis?

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