What are some reasons why Land Hermit Crabs should not be a first pet?
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. After totalling the expenses of essential items (larger and multiple glass tanks, substrate, under tank heater/s, humidity and temperature gauges, protein supplements, calcium supplements, commercial crab foods, water conditioners, seashells, sponges, moon glow bulbs,driftwood, hiders, water dishes, food dishes) and the like you may find your shopping list in the triple digits. If you are not able to meet the temperature, humidity, nurtrional and seashell needs then they will soon become ‘crabby’ or die, usually due to unsuccessful moults or stress.
