Other pets (pics and discussions)

[ConcinusMan]

Goody

[EasternGirl]

Oh yes...I am very excited about the hermit crabs...that will probably end up living for another 18 years. Woo hoo.

[ConcinusMan]

Life span not only depends on good husbandry, but also species. Some species live months to just a few years, others up to 25 years.

[tress29]

Well I just put them in a 5 gallon tank and put more shells in there...

What substrate are you using? I used dampened play sand for mine, deep enough for them to dig in. It was fun to watch the remodeling!

[EasternGirl]

I have aquarium rocks in there right now...where do you get the sand? The only kind of sand that I could find at the pet store was really fine, colored aquarium sand. I'm on my way to Walmart in a bit...could I find it there?

[katach]

That is a great picture Steve!

[tress29]

where do you get the sand? I'm on my way to Walmart in a bit...could I find it there?

I've always bought it at Lowes. Beware, comes in a 50# bag!

BwaHaHa! My login at Hermet Crab Association still works! I'm linking the care sheet for purple pinchers...

HCA: Hermit Crab Association • View topic - Coenobita Clypeatus/ Purple Pincher Caresheet

[EasternGirl]

Thanks...on a different note...I bought shelves for the snake tanks tonight. I couldn't find any of the plastic plano ones that were high enough to put a tank and have room for the lights on top...but I found a set of metal ones that can hold up to 250 lbs and you can adjust the height on each shelf. Now I just have to put them together....and decide where I'm going to put them.

[tress29]

Yeah, my hognose ate last night! That stubborn little beastie hasn't eaten since Oct 14th. I offer every week, but many weeks, the only mouse eating was done by the cat! Last night I thawed out the last large pinky and put him in his deli cup with it. When he hadn't eaten by bedtime, I put the whole container in his viv. He'd be secure and warm, and hopefully more tempted to eat. He had a very big bulge this morning, and his momma was very relieved...

[guidofatherof5]

That's good news for all involved.