Designer Crabs

by Alpha Dog on April 15, 2010

Hermit Crab sporting football helmet

Let's play ball

Designer Crabs at Pet Safari

I’m not sure how Hermit crabs got the name Hermit. They are actually gregarious. Hermit crabs are great for kids from 5 to 50, and very popular with college students living in dorms. They are easy to keep, inexpensive, clean and don’t carry disease, and very entertaining. They love to climb—a small stick found in your yard will do. A small container is all the room they need. You can keep them singly or with a friend or two…remember they do like to hang out. With proper care they will live to the ripe old crab age of 20 years. Did I mention they only cost around $5.00?

When your neighbors find out you have crabs be sure to say, “I got my crabs at Pet Safari“. You’ll be glad you did. Here are some quick care tips.

Care Tips

• Provide extra shells for them to grow into.

• Bathe in room temperature water once or twice a week

• Keep in a warm (70-75 degree) environment

• Promote exercise by adding wood or coral to climb on

• Serve a balanced diet and fresh water daily (they like fruits and vegetables, and premixed hermit crab food available at your local pet store)

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Bigmike April 16, 2010 at 4:23 pm

Never thought I would say that having crabs was so cool, but these guys are AWESOME looking.
Do you have any other teams available??

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