Zoo Med Proper Care of Hermit Crabs

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Zoo Med's Proper Care of Hermit Crabs Book is now available at Swell Reptiles.

For those with a taste for the exotic, a Hermit Crab is a wonderful choice as a small pet.  Frequently seen in pet stores, the Hermit Crab has become increasingly popular due to their relative low maintenance, and the longer life spans of captive kept Crabs due to a deeper understanding of their care requirements.

When the enclosure is set up correctly, and a small amount of regular maintenance is performed, Hermit Crabs make active and entertaining pets.  They have a peculiar, alien-like appearance, and habits that will have you on the edge of your seat at times.

Setting up the enclosure is also a fun and creative process unto itself.

The most Commonly found Hermit Crabs in pet shops originate from the shores of the Caribbean Ocean extending throughout and beyond Central America.

They are the Atlantic Hermit Crab, or Tree Crab.  They usually live in large groups and have been known to literally cover the ground when the group is scavenging by night.  Hermit Crabs are primarily nocturnal, meaning they do most of their activity at night, but still remain rather active by day in captivity.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction.
• Bio of a Hermit Crab.
• Selecting a Healthy Crab.
• Diet.
• Habitat.
• Creating the Environment.
• Health.
• Behavior.
• Handling.
• Conclusion.
• Maintenance Checklist.
• Shopping List.