How Do You Set Up A Proper Habitat For Land Hermit Crabs?
Land hermit crabs are not the easy to care for, no fuss pets they are portrayed to be. They are complex creatures with specific habitat needs as well as dietary requirements. Choose a location. There are several things to consider when selecting a location for your crabitat. You need a place that is free of drafts, not in direct sunlight and preferrably a low traffic area. In a location where the room temperature fluctuates wildly you will find it very difficult to maintain a steady temperature in the crabitat. Next you want to make sure there is an outlet nearby and room overhead for a light fixture of some sort. Bear in mind that the crabitat will require regular checking and cleaning so don’t make it hard to access. Now to set up the crabitat! First you want to affix the UTH. A couple things to bear in mind: After time the adhesive will start to weaken so make sure you get a good snug fit from the beginning. The UTH needs a little bit of clearance so affix some of those little rubbe
