{"product_id":"hermit-crab-small-pair","title":"Hermit Crab Small (Pair)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"_AR_Articles__sectionTitle\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6 things to know about your Hermit Crab\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__bullets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHermit crabs can live up to 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey can grow up to 6 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey live on land, not in water, but do require water \u0026amp; moisture in order to replenish shell water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHermit crabs can be handled, but will pinch if threatened or scared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey molt (shed their skin) and change shells as they grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shell is important because they do not have a hard external shell for protection. 3-5 shells per crab should always be available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_AR_Articles__sectionTitle\"\u003eHow do I set up my hermit crab's home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eHermit crabs thrive in a tropical environment. Despite their name, hermit crabs are social creatures and can live together in pairs or groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eChoose a terrarium with at least 5 gallons of space for every 2 crabs. The terrarium should have a hood to keep humidity in and keep your hermit crab from escaping. Keep the terrarium in a low-traffic area out of direct sunlight and away from drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_AR_Articles__sectionTitle\"\u003eWhat to put in the (hermit) crab shack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eLine the bottom of the terrarium with 2 to 3 inches of silica play sand, soil and\/or coconut fiber; your hermit crabs will burrow into it when they're molting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eCreate several hiding places in the terrarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eFurnish the habitat with at least 3-5 larger empty seashells per crab, to use as future housing. As they grow into these shells, add slightly bigger ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eAdd a shallow dish with fresh water and marine-grade saltwater for your crab to soak in. Make sure it is dechlorinated water, chlorine is harmful to crabs. Make sure the sides of the dish are low enough that the crab can get out easily. If your terrarium includes hermit crabs of different sizes, put a rock in the bowl so the smaller ones can climb out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_AR_Articles__sectionTitle\"\u003eHeat \u0026amp; light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eThe terrarium temperature should be 23-29 Celsius during the day and 18-24 C at night. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature. Best kept at 24-25 throughout the day\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eIf you use an under-tank heater, cover it with at least an inch of bedding, so your crabs don't get uncomfortably hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eHermit crabs thrive at humidity levels between 70% and 80%. Mist their terrarium with non-chlorinated water as necessary and use a hygrometer to keep track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003ePut a fluorescent or LED bulb in the terrarium hood to light the habitat for 8 to 12 hours a day. Do not use high-output UV lighting for hermit crabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_AR_Articles__sectionTitle\"\u003eWhat do I feed my hermit crab?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_AR_Articles__articleCopy\"\u003eHermit crabs eat pellet food, supplemented with vegetables and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eHermit crabs take small bites and eat very slowly, usually at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eSmall crabs sometimes don't have claws big enough to grab onto pellet-type food. Feed small crabs 1 teaspoon of powdered hermit crab food, or pellets crushed into powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eSupplement your hermit crab's diet with chopped dark, leafy vegetables such as kale or broccoli and chopped fruit such as apple, grapes and banana. Put the fruit or vegetables in your crab's terrarium in the evening, and remove any leftovers in the morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eHermit crabs are extremely sensitive to metal. Be sure their food and water bowls are ceramic or another nonmetal, non-porous material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eYour hermit crab should have access to fresh, clean water and marine-grade salt water at all times. Always add a dechlorinator or water conditioner to tap water before putting it in your crab's water dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_AR_Articles__sectionTitle\"\u003eHow do I keep my hermit crab healthy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_AR_Articles__articleCopy\"\u003eHermit crabs can be vulnerable while molting, because their bodies are soft. Isolate them from their roommates during this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_AR_Articles__articleCopy\"\u003eDon't drop hermit crabs onto a hard surface; doing so can injure or kill them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_AR_Articles__articleCopy\"\u003eNever release hermit crabs into the wild. They aren't likely to survive and if they do, they can harm the local ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_AR_Articles__articleCopy\"\u003eIf you notice any of these symptoms of illness or distress, talk to a veterinarian:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eDecreased appetite or activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eStaying outside of the shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eExcessive molting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eLost claws or limbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_UT_unOrderedList__listItem\"\u003eStrong odor from inside the shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**PLEASE REMEMBER, ALWAYS KEEP THE ENCLOSURE READY FOR THE PETS BEFORE THEY ARRIVE AND NOT AFTER THEY ARRIVE*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best4Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43446742319193,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9814\/5587\/products\/hermit.crab.best4pets.in.jpg?v=1658152783","url":"https:\/\/www.best4pets.in\/products\/hermit-crab-small-pair","provider":"Best4Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}