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Zoo Med Hermit Crab Starter Kit

 

The Zoo Med Hermit Crab Starter Kit is a comprehensive package that offers all the basic necessities for keeping hermit crabs as pets. It includes various essential items to create a suitable environment for the hermit crabs to thrive. Here’s what you can expect to find in the kit:

 

Care Book: This book provides valuable information on how to properly care for hermit crabs, including their habitat requirements, feeding, and general care tips.

Thermometer: A thermometer is included to help monitor and maintain the proper temperature in the hermit crab habitat. Hermit crabs require a warm and humid environment to stay healthy.

Sand and Soil: Hermit crabs need a suitable substrate to burrow and molt. The kit includes sand and soil for this purpose.

Food: Proper hermit crab food is provided in the kit. Hermit crabs are omnivores and need a varied diet to meet their nutritional needs.

Trial Size Saltwater Conditioner: Hermit crabs require access to saltwater for bathing and maintaining their exoskeleton. The kit includes a trial-size saltwater conditioner to help create the right water conditions.

Trial Size Drinking Water Conditioner: In addition to saltwater, hermit crabs also need access to fresh water for drinking. The kit provides a trial-size drinking water conditioner to ensure the water is safe for them.

Extra Small Water Dish: A small water dish is included to hold the water for the hermit crabs to drink.

Hermit Crab Sea Sponge: The sea sponge serves as a water source for the hermit crabs. It allows them to soak up water and stay hydrated.

Fancy Shell: Hermit crabs require shells to move into as they grow. The kit includes a fancy shell for them to switch into when they outgrow their current one.

 

The Zoo Med Hermit Crab Starter Kit is designed for use with habitats up to 10 gallons in size. It is intended to provide all the essential items to get started with keeping hermit crabs as pets in a proper and caring environment. Remember that hermit crabs are living creatures, and it’s crucial to provide them with a suitable habitat and proper care to ensure their well-being.