I can't find the right size shell

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bentley357
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Re: I can't find the right size shell

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I've checked all the pet stores and craft stores near me and I can't find the right shell.
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Re: I can't find the right size shell

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I had the same problem, Bentley. What I ended up doing was ordering shells online, and that's where I get all my shells now. There are several good shell websites, like El's Shells and the Crabbage Patch, and there are a lot of shell sellers on Ebay. I would discourage you from buying large batches though, they often don't have the types of shells your crabs will like (even though they are advertised as "hermit crab shells") and you can get more for your money and get exactly the shells you want if you pick and choose. If you buy some small batches from the same person, they usually combine shipping. I've had a lot of luck with that.
People I've bought from on Ebay are Glassreign and ThatShellGal

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Re: I can't find the right size shell

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i'm going to try ordering online. thank you!
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Re: I can't find the right size shell

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Also, remind the seller that you don't want shells with any holes in them.
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