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Hermit Crab Food Database: Safe and Unsafe Foods List

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This hermit crab food database covers flora and fauna in their natural, unaltered state. My experience is limited to flora and fauna found in North America. If you are interested in submitting your local flora and fauna from another region please reach via email.

For best results, use the Latin name.

Lookup Latin names here in the PLANTS database.

Common names vary widely and may return partial or inconsistent results.

For example, if you search ‘blackberry’, there are 124 common named blackberry plants. How do you know the blackberry in my database is the blackberry you are researching?

Check Out Some of My Other Articles on Feeding Your Hermit Crabs

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FAQs


How do I search for a food item?

Use the scientific name whenever possible, such as Ocimum basilicum instead of "basil". This gives the most accurate results.

Can I search using common names?

Yes, but results may vary. Common names differ by region, so scientific names are preferred.

Why am I seeing too many results?

Try narrowing your search by selecting a specific table from the dropdown (e.g., "plants" or "spices") or using more specific terms.

Why didn’t I get any results?

Check your spelling or try a related name. Also try searching by scientific name instead of common name.

What if I'm still unsure?

Visit the Hermit Crab Feeding Guide.

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