LAND HERMIT CRAB
Keeping Snapshot
Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 5-7 cm
Temperament: Peaceful to own kind.
Preferred Water Parameters
pH Level:
General Hardness:
Range
Occurs in or near tidal zone of shorelines across Northern Australia.
Reproduction
Can not be successfully bred in captivity.
Feeding
Omnivorous, Commercial foods available specifically for crabs. Also enjoys occasional small pieces of fruit such as apple.
Additional Comments
Very popular 'alternative' pet. Easily kept if a few basics are attended to: warmth, a dish of fresh water (for drinking), a dish of salt water (for bathing) and use a cover to retain humidity. In nature Hermit Crabs hibernate in cooler months.
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