Land Hermit Crab CARE,Inc. Guide
ARE YOU READY FOR A LAND HERMIT CRAB?
1. ESSENTIALS
2. CHECKLIST OF CARE: Daily/Weekly/Monthly
3. THE BIG PICTURE
4. RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP
5. STARTING OFF ON THE RIGHT PERIPOD (FOOT)
6. IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Does each have a place where it can de-stress?
Each crab should be able to retreat within the security of a hiding hut,cave or space where it can feel comfortable and secure within its surroundings..
Will each hermit crab have enough space to dig down and moult?
Moulting is responsible for most of the deaths of land hermit crabs in captivity They need to have adequate moulting conditions or they will not survive The substrate should be deep enough so that it is double the height of the largest hermit crab at least one section of the tank. You should also make allowances for a small isolation unit for each hermit crab, and have it prepared beforehand if possible..
Do I have three seashells for each size of hermit crab?
Each hermit crab should have access to at least three seashells of its size and shape, and they should include some of the more popular seashells for land hermit crabs for that size. If it cannot find a seashell to fit, your hermit crab may become very crabby. If you cannot take responsibility to find quality seashells for each hermit crab, then you should stick to hermit crabs of the same size. At least then, they will have a range of shells to choose from. .
Aggression
Larger hermit crabs are often more aggressive than small hermit crabs. It is not a good idea to pick a hermit crab that is overly aggressive, as it may continue its aggressive streak in your tank. Signs of Illness
If you see a hermit crab with signs of illness in a pet store, it is often not a wise idea to take it home, especially if the signs are of mould,bacteria, mites, fungus or other illness that may spread to your current hermit crabs. Pet Stores are not allowed to sell ill animals. If a hermit crab dies within twenty-four hours, take it back to the pet store and ask them for a replacement
7. HOW TO HELP
Download this caresheet (PDF Format
| Word Doc Format coming soon)
