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choosing

Choosing a pet hermit crab

2012-11-03
In: General
Tagged: buying, choosing, healthy, hermit crab

Originally written by Vanessa Pike-Russell Look closely at the hermit crab environment and ask questions about the food, bedding, housing and temperature needs for your new pets. If you have never owned hermit crabs before a book on caring for hermit crabs is a wonderful resource. There is a list of hermit crab guides listed under Books in Product Reviews. Make sure that you can purchase extra shells from the shop or alternatively from a seashell shop, craft store or tourist shop. When I am selecting a crab I will ask permission to pick up and handle the hermit crabs. Slowly and gently pick upRead More →

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