middot; What are the disadvantages of land hermit crabs as pets?
The Crab Street Journal: Articles: Frequently Asked Question…If you live in a cold environment and you cannot afford to heat the crabitat then you will find that they will soon die. Hermit Crabs are cold-blooded creatures which rely on the warmth of the environment around them. When it is not provided they will become inactive and if the situation is not corrected they will ultimately die. Another disadvantage is that the set-up required may be much more than you were led to believe.
