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Okay! I know! I know! I was there once. You got cajoled into buying a hermit crab since your son or daughter begged you for one. Now, you're at home with this crustacean and you're not very sure what to do with him. Trust me! You're not alone. Each of us who now finds pleasure in keeping hermit crabs (and it's true what they say - they're more fun by the dozen!) has been in your shoes. So for those of you who are new to the hobby and the animal - and those of you who are experts, but just wish a refresher course - here are some hermit crabs information on hermit crab care. Temperature First, you have to know that your Harriet the hermit crab needs certain temperature needs in order to stay healthy. She should never be exposed to temperatures lower than 72F. If a hermit crab is exposed to constantly low temperatures, it can kill him. On the other hand, you surely don't need him to "bake" as the sun streams through the window into his cage. You can tell if your crab is overheated. You'll notice a musty odor. He'll also be discharging brown liquid. Humidity Most new owners of these guys don't realize that they need to lay down a substrate in the cage also. Heck, if you were like me when I adopted my family's first crabs, I didn't even understand what a substrate was (honest!). It's just a name given to the material you place at the bottom of the cage. Your crab needs it as he burrows. He loves to burrow. So think about this. What's next? Well, now that you've got your pet all set in his new home, you in fact need to give some thought to what to feed him. If your crab were living in the "wild" he would search out a diet that included not only fallen fruit and plants and grasses, but also decaying wood and leaf litter (this may be a bit hard to believe!) Sad to say, but not enough research has truly been done on the habits of the hermit crab shells to say what the healthiest diet is for a captive crab. But we do know a few things. Nutrients like calcium, carotene and a variety of antioxidants are important to his health. Did you know, for example, that a crab whose diet is carotene-deficient fades in color after he's gone through the molting process? He'll go from a good-looking reddish in color to a washed out tan or gray. So how do you keep his color bright and vibrant, feed him brightly colored vegetables, like corn and carrots! Let's just put it this way, the best and healthiest diet you can feed your hermit crab is all the good wholesome food that you eat. Before you run to the cabinet, let me explain| a thing or two. Boxed macaroni and cheese is not healthy food. Nor are potato chips. And for that matter, neither is Ben and Jerry's ice cream. But fruits, vegetables even meat and fish - these will all assist maintain your crab's health. You may have asked what do hermit crabs eat, now you know. You may have already bought your commercial crab food, but numerous experts now think that's not even necessary. Feeding your crab healthy food - fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and fish! Well, look at Harriet the Hermit Crab in her tank. She can't wait to crunch down on that carrot in your hand. Did I simply hear her say, "What's up doc?" Keys On Looking After Your Baby Ferret When It Reaches Your Place Baby Ferrets, like most mammals, need a lot of care. Baby ferrets are able to leave their mothers at 6 weeks of age, but in place they need to get the proper attention and care from us in order to ensure a long happy healthy life. Best Things About Buying A Kitten Tower The structure takes the shape of a tree with different levels that resemble branches, hence the name. There are several reasons why you should buy this piece of cat furniture for your houses cats Various Sizes And Styles Of Cat Tower Available In The Market Regardless of the design, all these models are covered by a scratch resistant material that can withstand the constant attack of cats' paws. This ensures that if you do not have a standalone cat scratching posts, the pets can exercise their paws on the surfaces of the cat tower. Why You Need A Cat Tower In Your Home Cat towers are specially designed with the needs of the cat in mind. They come complete with cat scratching posts and cat furniture so that the cat can live comfortably. Cats have the natural instincts of survival in the wild Skunk Odor Removal - How To Eliminate Skunk Smell From A Dog Skunk spraying can create an offensive odor and seemingly harmful to you and your dog's way of life; however, there are effective means of skunk odor removal that will allow both you and your dog to get back to a normal, outdoor routine. More Readings
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