HermitCrabs.org provides information needed to have a Hermit Crab as a pet
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HermitCrabs.Org Your Destination for Pet Hermit Crabs
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- Land Hermit Crabs (COENOBITA CLYPEATUS) are fascinating animals. They make great pets because they don't carry any disease. They are also hypo-allergenic, perfect as a pet for those with allergies. Land Hermit Crabs are very low maintenance and are easy to take care of. They do not require large amounts of space, and unlike other pets, are odorless. You only need to can rinse and dry the gravel in their cage once a month for cleaning. In the wild Land Hermit Crabs live inland away from the water. Land Hermit crabs are not aggressive like many of the sea crabs. However, in the unlikely event that a crab grabs your skin, the crab will release immediately upon contact with hot water. Simply place the pincher under warm water and the crab instinctively release. Hermit crabs are nocturnal. They move around more at night than during the day. Hermit Crabs are not solitary animals, it is suggested to have more than one; since there animals are very social.
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