Are you considering purchasing one or two hermit crabs for your child? These small little pets are good for teaching young children responsibility. Be sure to read over the facts and tips regarding hermit crabs.
Age range: Best for children at least 8 years of age or older.
Lifespan: Hermit Crabs can live up to approximately 20 years.
Body size: Normally 1"-3" long. Some can grow up 6".
Land hermit crabs are considered omnivores. They eat both animal and plant matter during their lifetime.
Non-aggressive creatures; they allow human beings to handle then but will pinch when they feel threatened in some way.
Hermit crabs are considered socialable and can be kept with other hermit crabs.
A hermit crabs outer skin needs to be shielded in order to grow.
Be careful not to drop a hermit crab. Doing so can cause bodily damage or even death.
Supplement their diet by feeding them fruit and vegetables (apples, bananas, leafy veggies, and grapes). Fruit and vegetables help boost a crabs' overall health.
Use non-metallic water containers when supplying hermit crabs with water. They are sensitive to metal.
A lid should be placed over the tank to prevent a hermit crab from escaping.
Tank temperature should be between 70-75 degrees. Should not be placed in the direct sun.
Hermit crabs are slow eaters. It is recommended to place food in their tanks at night and then remove the leftovers in the morning.
Be sure to wash your hands after handling your hermit crab.
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