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Hermit Crab Care 101

2014-02-18
In: Caresheets, FAQ
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Hermit Crab Care 101 – a guide for properly caring for your pet so that it thrives in captivity.Read More →

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Are you ready for a land hermit crab?

2012-10-16
In: Crabitat, General
Tagged: are, checklist, essentials, getting started, hermit crab, ready, you

Written by Vanessa Pike-Russell Hermit crabs are advertised as cheap and easy to maintain, which is not necessarily true. To keep your hermit crabs happy and healthy, you will need to provide a lot more than food and water. In this article we will give you a list of essential and optional items you need. Also you will find some info on basic care and upkeep of the tank, considerations when purchasing. This is an expanded version of the shopping checklist. 1. ESSENTIALS Glass tank with lid: A glass tank is preferred over plastic tanks, which will scratch and will not be able to holdRead More →

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