How Do You Care For A Molting Hermit Crab?
The hermit crab (Coenobita Clypeatus) is a member of the Paguroidea family. This non-aggressive crustacean lives on land and in water, carries very few diseases and harbors no odors. Also hypoallergenic, the hermit crab makes a great pet for families with allergies. Molting is a part of life for the growing hermit crab. During this growth spurt, the hermit crab sheds its shell and searches for a bigger one to call home. During the search, the hermit crab is under a great amount stress. Therefore, if you have a pet hermit crab, he will require special care during the molting phase. Provide the hermit crab with plenty of damp substrate for molting when you set up his habitat. Use play sand, eco earth or forest bedding for substrate. Make sure that the substrate is deep enough for your hermit crab to bury himself comfortably; 6 inches of substrate is usually sufficient. Provide your hermit crab with a variety of different sized shells in his habitat. Make sure that all of the shells are l
