Losing Hermie

On August 12, we had a terrible flood come through. We had water inside every room of our house and in every direction outside as far as the eye could see.  In the three days we did not have power, Hermie developed some sort of illness that carried through until the following week when he passed away. :-(  I was so sad. I checked on the tank twice a day but there was nothing I could do to keep the temperature proper or the humidity down.

I buried him in a flower pot outside. Rest in peace, sweet Hermie.

Tiny has been buried since the flooding and comes up to eat and drink but goes back under the sand. I am hoping that she stays strong and is able to pull through.  I don't think she was affected by the illness.  *claws crossed*

A Photo of Hermie

A Photo of Tiny

Hermie-Up From Molt

As I went to check on the hermit crabs yesterday, I noticed that Hermie had surfaced and was inside of the crabby hut.  I picked him up to say hello and check him over to make sure that he appeared alright and after excitedly showing him to the hubby, who remarked on how large he has become, I placed him back inside of the crabitat and refilled the salt water dish.  

Today, during my morning routine of checking on the temp and humidity, I took note that Hermie had changed shells and reburied.

Tiny has remained buried, although, I have noticed quite a few "tunnels" throughout the tank, so either she or both of the crabs are coming up for the salt water and then going back down because lately, the dish is near empty every time I check it.

60 Gallon Tank

Last weekend, I got the 60 gallon tank ready for the hermit crabs to move.  I waited until they both surfaced and over they went. 

Hermie immediately (same day) buried himself and Tiny has been burying but resurfacing to drink a ton of salt water.  I have to replenish it pretty much every day.  I am keeping a watch on them, checking each day to make sure the humidity and heat are staying at the recommended levels and making sure there is a fresh supply of food and both salt and fresh water in their bowls.  I hope they are enjoying their new home. They have a ton of new space to roam.  When I see that they are both active again, I will try to come up with some second level contraptions they can climb on.
Side Note: Tiny has changed from her original shell into the green smooth chipped shell. This seems to be a comfortable shell for the hermits since there is always someone occupying it at any given time.

Right now I have a coconut fiber wall with a couple of plastic climbing branches secured together to give them something to climb on. 

Update on Tiny & Hermie

Tiny changed shells.

Hermie is still buried. Checked on him yesterday and he looks soon ready to surface. :-)

Tiny changed back into her original shell 03/13/16 and reburied.

Goodbye Melly

Melly didn’t make it. She died. I buried her in one of my potted plants under the carport.