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Helping hermit crabs since 2001. We provide current, accurate care information for pet land hermit crabs. Group and has continued to grow and expand. program.
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We have a full website with a large library of care information. Land Hermit Crab Owners Society Flagship Hermit Crab Care site. The Crab Street Journal is a creation of the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society. The LHCOS online community for land hermit crab owners was established in 1999 as Yahoo! The Crab Street Journal was created in 2001 as the online hermit crab care magazine of LHCOS. Our focus

is providing free access to accurate and current care information for pet land hermit crabs. Our site is accessible to all without a need for registration but to interact with other members, you must create a free account. The Crab Street Journal is the flagship site for the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society C.A.R.E. It encompasses all of the aspects of the program. LHCOS advocates to improve the lives of captive land hermit crabs and protect and preserve wild hermit crabs, their habitat and resources like shells. LHCOS Core Values
Conservation & Community
Advocacy
Research & Rescue
Education
Conservation:
Reducing plastics and improving and preserving natural habitats are part of our conservation efforts. Establishing a captive breeding program is also a vital part of our conservation efforts. Community:
Our goal is to build a community of quality hermit crab care sites that can be relied upon for accurate and current care practices. The Crustacean C.A.R.E. Coalition program brings hermit crab care websites under the umbrella of LHCOS. The Local Representatives and Junior Local Representatives programs add a local focus to our program. Advocacy:
Our goal is to raise awareness about safe practices. The Say No to Painted Shells campaign is one example. In 2016, LHCOS/CSJ began exhibiting at pet expos. With a crowd of 25,000 people we brought our message to the public in a big way. We returned to the expo in 2018 and in 2019 we added a local monthly exotic pet show to our schedule. Research:
Our goal is to continue to use existing research on the Coenobita species to further our knowledge and improve our care practices. We reach out to researchers, biologists and students to gain access to valuable data and seek input. Rescue:
We advocate rescue and re-homing over purchasing. Our program was the very first hermit crab adoption program. It is growing at a rapid pace. Education:
Our goal is to provide accurate and current information to the public free of charge so they have the information they need to properly care for their pet land hermit crabs. We accomplish this through online articles, care sheets, informative videos, pet expos, social media, sharing information on our forums as well as working with pet stores to improve their conditions. In 2018 the Claws in the Classroom program was launched to provide assistance to classrooms keeping pet hermit crabs.

24/08/2024

Can't find what you need in our shop?
Check out the new CJS Amazon Store Front and shop our personally curated hermit crab items. Like our favorite light fixture the Hygger fully programmable light that simulates sunrise/sunset.😍 We use these on all of our crabitats.

https://www.amazon.com/shop/crabstreet

22/08/2024

Great article about Janie who was a presenter at Crab Con 2024!

Janie Groeling, of Haddonfield, has gained over 152,000 followers by posting about how she nourishes her five crustaceans.

22/08/2024

Sad and frustrating that this event is still happening and perpetuating the idea that hermit crabs are nothing more than toys. The local government cares more about protecting the profits of the beach shops than animal welfare.

Parading hermit crabs around the beach and 'racing' them is stressful and should be considered abuse.

Hermit crabs are prey animals and know they are vulnerable to predators when they are out in the open.

Check out who had the best hermit crab-themed diaromas

08/08/2024

As we mark the 25th anniversary of the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society (LHCOS) on August 8th, it’s a moment to reflect on the journey of this incredible community. For a quarter of a century,…

06/08/2024

06/08/2024

Hermit crab owners be like… kids… we gotta talk about my will. Who will take over care for my hermit crabs 🥰

Heck, now I gotta make sure our wild hermits are also going to be taken care of here in the Florida Keys too!

05/08/2024

This book was on my wish list since last year but I forgot about it until it was referenced at Crab Con. I am kicking myself for waiting so long ing to order it! It's really amazingly well written and does an excellent job of explaining some of crustacean biology in layman terms mixed into an interesting narrative. It's a wonderful mix of prose, science, nature, wonder and delight.
Life Between the Tides by Adam Nicolson

Life Between the Tides

04/08/2024

"Anxiety, a behavioral consequence of stress, has been characterized in humans and some
vertebrates, but not invertebrates. Here, we demonstrate that after exposure to stress,
crayfish sustainably avoided the aversive illuminated arms of an aquatic plus-maze. This
behavior was correlated with an increase in brain serotonin and was abolished by the injection
of the benzodiazepine anxiolytic chlordiazepoxide. Serotonin injection into unstressed crayfish
induced avoidance; again, this effect was reversed by injection with chlordiazepoxide. Our
results demonstrate that crayfish exhibit a form of anxiety similar to that described in
vertebrates, suggesting the conservation of several underlying mechanisms during evolution.
Analyses of this ancestral behavior in a simple model reveal a new route to understanding
anxiety and may alter our conceptions of the emotional status of invertebrates."
Anxiety-like in crayfish is controlled by serotonin. "

Serotonin, but not dopamine, controls the stress response and anxiety-like behavior in the crayfish Procambarus clarkii
Pascal Fossat, Julien Bacqué-Cazenave, Philippe De Deurwaerdère, Daniel Cattaert, Jean-Paul Delbecque
The Journal of experimental biology 218 (17), 2745-2752, 2015

31/07/2024

Crab Con IS open to everyone! And ANYONE can be a speaker! Have a great idea for next year? Get on the list now and start planning your talk! Last year every single talk submitted appeared on the schedule--either as a main stage talk or a live session opener. Interested? Go ahead and pitch us your idea here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLbUTRwTnJ4dHhM2JZPg4XU4zIWU58fM0lShN1uwfF1TNUMQ/viewform

13/07/2024

Feeling the wrong kind of crabby because you didn't get a ticket to Crab Con 2024: 6th Annual Hermit Crab Conference - VIRTUAL EVENT?🤔

Crawl out of your shell! We've got you covered with the special FOMO ticket!

For $15 you can get a standard ticket to join the rest of the colony for the remaining 2 days of hermit crab themed fellowship, information, discount shopping & fun!🥳

https://events.ringcentral.com/.../crab-con-2024-a2334d75...
If you miss this opportunity, you'll have to wait another year!😳

18/06/2024

Latest episode drop now!

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artemis-diaries/episodes/Chapter-19-Speak-for-the-Animals-e2kuv15

Chapter 19: Speak for the Animals

We finish off this season with a twofer guest! Stacy and Mary are hermit crab enthusiasts that are making a huge difference in the hermit crab world! I am honored to have shared this time with them talking all about these little creatures. I learned so much! Please pop in and listen to how hermit crabs are far more sentient then we ever realized, how shelling is impacting our planet, and the differences you can make for our earths cleanup crew.

If you're interested in hearing Mary's other interview with NPR, here's that link: https://youtu.be/8Gf31MJFK9s?si=TqLo83uzFM5kF-3J

If you would like to get involved in Claws in the Classroom:
https://lhcos.org/claws-in-the-classroom/

Join the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society:
https://lhcos.org/

Get and amazing Hermit House Tshirt:
https://www.bonfire.com/hermit-house/

Join Hermit House as a donor:
https://linktr.ee/hermithouse?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=eb9ea1a2-3c89-4f53-b970-8a2c0db31896

08/06/2024

THE SORDID HISTORY OF HERMIT CRAB KEEPING with Larisa Meeks

08/06/2024

Sorry...
Hermie’s feeling extra crabby after delivering for 3 days. (And he hasn’t had such an easy life to begin with.)

Read all about it — plus some flashbacks and photo tributes from our favorite public lands – in the summer issue, currently in OutPosts from Corolla to Hatteras. (Still gotta fill some spots in Duck tomorrow, but you should be able to find a copy at most distribution points.)

19/05/2024

Yummy exoskeletons for the to munch on.

03/05/2024

Happy Teacher's Day!
🔥Free hermit crab lesson plans for teachers: https://crabstreetjournal.org/teachers-pet/

22/04/2024

🌎🐚 Let's shell-ebrate Earth Day by shining a spotlight on our tiny friends, the land hermit crabs! 🌿 Did you know these little creatures play a vital role in our ecosystems? As they scuttle along sandy shores and tropical forests, they help recycle nutrients, aerate the soil, and even disperse seeds! 🌱 Their homes may be humble shells, but their impact on our planet is immense. 🌊 Let's commit to protecting their habitats and ensuring they have a safe and healthy environment to thrive in. 🐾 Happy Earth Day, everyone! Let's keep our world crab-tastic! 🦀💚

15/04/2024

The St Louis Zoo apparently has HERMIT CRABS for the Animals Aglow event!!! I definitely have to get over there and see it!
https://stlzoo.org/events/animals-aglow

02/04/2024

Beach Bum - I do what I want
New design in our shop!

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30/03/2024

Crabby but Cute t-shirt that matches our all over print pants.
Available now in our shop!

29/03/2024

Crabby but Cute!
Grab these super comfy wide leg pants from our shop!

28/03/2024

Grab your Easter coloring page!

Paint eggs, not shells! Download the PDF and color your own! Paint Eggs Not Shells QRDownload…

23/03/2024

Spring Break Shell Donation Competition

09/03/2024

Kiss Me I'm Crabby! Available at crabstreetjournal.org/store

18/02/2024

🦀✨ Exciting News! Crab Con 2024 is ALL VIRTUAL! 🌐

Here's why you'll love it:

👪 Accessibility: Perfect for families, those with mobility constraints, and those with auditory issues as our platform offers top-notch captioning.
🌟 Unity: We'll all be together in one virtual space!
🌙 Convenience: Catch up with overnight replays, attend in your coziest pajamas.
🛍️ Shopping: Browse at your leisure throughout the entire three days.
⏰ Seamless Experience: No need to miss out on any of the excitement.
🐚 Self-Care: Retreat into your comfy shell whenever you need a breather.
💬 Direct Interaction: Engage directly with our Main Stage speakers and Live Sessions.
🎉 Customized Socializing: Host your very own breakout sessions for mingling!

Don't miss out on the fun—join us virtually at Crab Con 2024! Get your ticket: linktr.ee/crabconofficial 🎉🦀

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Does your bank account have a Crab Con hangover? CSJ has the cure with at 25% off sitewide sale! #crabcon #hermitcrabs

Kiss Me I'm Crabby! Available at crabstreetjournal.org/store

2024 LHCOS Hermit Crab Calendar Fundraiser

2024 Hermit Crab Calendar on sale now!

How many of you are excited to share your Thanksgiving meal with your shell babies? I know I am! Check out this short video to discover what you can safely share with your hermit crabs.

#hermitcrabs

come out and see us this weekend!! #hermitcrabs #advocate

Please reach out to Rep Robert Rita and let him know you support this bill!

Now for sale on our website!

Hermit crabs are hide and seek experts!

Hermit crabs love hamster wheels

International Education Day hermit crab style :)

#NationalPopcornDay

Crab Con 2023 tickets on sale soon!!

2023 Hermit Crab Calendar Fundraiser https://lhcos.org/product/2023-lhcos-hermit-crab-calendar/

Can my hermit crab eat turkey??? Let's find out!

Happy Crabs Giving!

Black Friday Deals at CSJ!

Happy birthday CSJ Oct 17th!

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The Crab Street Journal is a creation of the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society. This online community for land hermit crab owners was established in 1999 as Yahoo! Group and has continued to grow and expand. Our focus is providing free access to accurate and current care information for pet land hermit crabs. Our site is accessible to all without a need for registration but to interact with other members, you must create a free account.

The Crab Street Journal is the flagship site for the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society C.A.R.E. program. It encompasses all of the aspects of the program and includes:

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