Hermit Crab tips
- Provide new shells for crabs to grow into. To maintain adequate body moisture, hermit crabs need larger shells as they grow. For a proper fit, the new shell should be one-third larger than the present shell and the shell opening should be the same size as the crab's large pincher.
- Not all shells are suitable for crab homes. To ensure that tree crabs function in their homes, shells should be properly cleaned, processed and chosen by a knowledgeable hermit crab distributor like Jack’s Aquarium & Pets.
- Bathe crabs twice a week. For cleanliness, improved respiration and extra body moisture, bathe crabs by submerging them in lukewarm water. After several dunks, allow them to air dry.
- Create a social, healthy environment. Crabs thrive on companionship. They are most active and entertaining when they coexist in pairs or in a tree crab community. They also need a warm and humid environment, 70°-85° F.
- Promote exercise by creating a playground. Crabs love to climb! Coral and choya wood will encourage a lot of activity.
- Serve a balanced diet and fresh water in shell dishes daily. Crabs need the calcium obtained from shell dishes. They thrive on premixed hermit crab food, along with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and nuts. They will bury their food, so make sure you remove all uneaten food prior to their daily feeding.
