How to care for wild hermit crabs?

- Hermit crabs need a terrarium that is at least 10 gallons in size, with a secure lid.

- The terrarium should have a substrate of sand or coconut fiber, which should be deep enough for the hermit crabs to burrow in.

- Hermit crabs also need a variety of hiding places, such as rocks, driftwood, and shells.

- The terrarium should be kept at a temperature of around 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the humidity should be around 70-80%.

Feed your hermit crabs a varied diet

- Hermit crabs are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish.

- Some good food options for hermit crabs include:

- Fruits: bananas, apples, grapes, oranges, strawberries

- Vegetables: carrots, cucumber, broccoli, zucchini, sweet potato

- Meats: cooked chicken, shrimp, beef, fish

- Fish: flakes, pellets, freeze-dried

Give your hermit crabs water

- Hermit crabs need access to fresh water at all times.

- The water should be placed in a shallow dish that the hermit crabs can easily get in and out of.

- The water should be changed daily.

Clean the terrarium regularly

- The terrarium should be cleaned regularly to remove any waste or food debris.

- The substrate should be changed every few months.

- The hiding places should be cleaned and disinfected regularly.

Handle your hermit crabs carefully

- Hermit crabs are fragile creatures and can be easily injured if they are not handled carefully.

- When handling a hermit crab, support the crab's entire body with your hand.

- Do not pick up a hermit crab by its legs or shell.

- Do not hold a hermit crab for too long, as this can stress the crab out.

Additional tips

- Hermit crabs are social creatures and do best when kept in groups of at least two.

- Hermit crabs will change their shells as they grow. They need access to a variety of shells of different sizes.

- Hermit crabs are nocturnal creatures and will be most active at night.