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Which types of moss are safe for my hermit crabs?

2014-02-22
In: Crabitat, FAQ
Tagged: beaked, cypress, hermit crab, hermit crab care, hiawatha, moss, safe, sphaghnum, terrarium

This article is no longer being updated. Please use the new, comprehensive hermit crab food list! Hermit crabs love moss! Not only is it a great way to create and maintain humidity but your crabs will burrow in it and even eat it. They key is to select safe moss. This page should give you a starting pointing for determining which types of moss are safe for your hermit crabs. There are over 1200 types of moss so it would be impossible to address all of them. Listed below are the most commonly encountered types. In all instances you are looking for 100% natural, chemicalRead More →

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A home for your Hermit Crab

2012-09-25
In: Caresheets
Tagged: crabarium, crabitat, habitat, hermit crab, tank, terrarium

Originally written by Vanessa Pike-Russell-Updated by Stacy Griffith NOTE: The tank or habitat of land hermit crabs is often referred to as a Crabarium, Crabitat or Crabitank. This is a pet name for a hermit crab’s home. The best housing is a glass tank with securely fitting lid. A glass tank with lid helps keep the needed humidity and temperature levels stable. You should allow a small gap between the tank sides and the lid if condensation begins to appear on the sides of your tank.Disadvantages:Glass tanks, unless second hand, are somewhat expensive but worth the extra expense. If you have a lid that doesn’tRead More →

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