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DIY crabitat 3D background

2016-08-10
In: Crabitat
Tagged: 3D, background, crabitat, DIY, hermit crab, vivarium

by Pam Liberatore This is my little diy on a 3D crabitat background.  Please remember this is how I did mine and in no way the only way or the correct way.  I really don’t know if there is a right or wrong way.  I think it comes down to what works for you and good planning of the whole process.   I used the instructions at NEherp and studied them over and over again.   Here is the link: Custom Backgrounds That being said let’s get started. Step 1: First, you need a tank, mine is a 40 gallon breeder tank.  Now I only did oneRead More →

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Ask Milo – I need some DIY hermit crab toys ideas

2015-09-07
In: Ask Milo
Tagged: alternatives, budget, cheap, climbing, crabitat, DIY, hermit crab care, low cost, toys

Anna asks: I have been having some trouble finding a good way to make some fun toys that my hermit crabs would love. My Crabitait is plain With nothing for the hermit crabs to really do. I have some branches that they don’t like and a lego 2nd floor which they dont go on unless i put them on there(though they LOVE to hangout under it). Plus the toys at the pet store are to expinzie for my buget. I want them to love there cage. Do have any ideas for homemade toys that would make my hermit crabs have a better time in myRead More →

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DIY Mangrove Tree

2012-10-16
In: General
Tagged: decoration, DIY, hermit crab, mangrove, tree

Written by Angelo Garcia Ever wanted to get one of those neat looking tree decors for your hermit crabs, but didn’t want to shell out tons of cash? Well, here’s a much more affordable way to make your own decor and still make it look really nice (not to mention, realistic!) I wanted something to look like it came from a brackish marsh, rather than something that looks like a forest, and I’m happy to say, that it turned out pretty well! This was the look I was trying to go for: Photo courtesy of D.D.Reptiles.net. What you need: [ ]T-Rex Bio-vine or Exo TeraRead More →

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