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Hermit Crab Container Syndrome

Hermit Crab Container Syndrome Facts Are you considering keeping a hermit crab as a pet? Or are your hermit crab pets happy, healthy and growing too big for their current tank or enclosure? It’s essential to understand the potential risks of “hermit crab container syndrome”, also known as “hermit crab tank syndrome,” a phenomenon where […]

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coconut fiber in crabitat for hermit crab pets

Is Coconut Fiber Substrate Safe for Hermit Crab Habitats? Coconut fiber substrate is often used for reptile habitats, but is it a safe for hermit crabs? When creating the best habitat for your hermit crabs, substrate is a big consideration. Getting substrate right can directly affect the health of your hermit crab habitat. In this

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hermit crab on beach with a rusty can

Is Rust Poisonous to Hermit Crabs? Rust is not considered poisonous, however… Rust is not toxic, and is not considered to be poisonous. Rust is the result of a chemical reaction when iron or steel (an iron alloy) reacts to water and oxygen. This oxidation process causing rust, that pesky reddish substance that expands over

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Hermit crab sand and substrate with large hermit crab in habitat

Hermit Crab Sand and Substrate Tips Hermit crab sand and substrate, the material that covers the bottom of the enclosure, is a crucial element of the habitat. For healthy, happy hermit crab pets, it’s important to understand how they live in the wild, and try to provide a similar sand and substrate in your hermit

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