Hermit Crab Your Happy Healthy Pet

Name: Hermit Crab Your Happy Healthy Pet
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ISBN: 9780471793793

ISBN-10: 0471793795

ISBN-13: 9780471793793

Edition: 2nd 2006

Authors: Audrey Pavia

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The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs.Hermit crabs are social creatures, so most owners have several. They're easy to care for and fascinating to watch as they grow, molt, climb, dig, burrow, and crawl. They "adopt" shells that they carry on their back like a mobile home! With colorful photos and helpful tips, this practical guide covers everything you need to know to get started, including:Choosing your hermit crabsSetting up an interesting crabitat with a warm, humid environmentEssential equipment and suppliesHandling, feeding, and misting your hermit crabsProviding extra shells so your critters can change shell "housing" as…

Book details

List price: $12.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/1/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Size: 6.60" wide x 8.12" long x 0.53" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English




The World of Hermit Crabs



What Is a Hermit Crab?


Scientifically Speaking


Hermit Crab Anatomy


Mobile Home


Hermit Crab Society


All Kinds of Crabs



The History of Hermit Crabs


Prehistoric Crabs


Humans and Hermit Crabs


The Future of Hermit Crabs



Why Get a Hermit Crab?


The Joys of Owning a Hermit Crab


Your Responsibilities


The Cuddle Factor


Routine Hermit Crab Care


Hermit Crabs and Children



Choosing Your Hermit Crabs


Where to Buy Your Crabs


Picking Your Crabs



Caring for Your Hermit Crabs



A Home for Your Hermit Crabs


Establishing the Crabitat


Crabitat Accessories


Location


Acclimating the Newcomers


Introducing Other Pets



Feeding Your Hermit Crabs


What Crabs Eat


Great Foods for Your Hermit Crabs


Recipes for Hermit Crabs


Serving the Food


Water



Your Hermit Crab's Shell


Selecting Shells


Shells for Your Crabs


Avoiding Shell Fights


Keeping Shells Wet



Keeping Your Hermit Crabs Healthy


Prevention Is Everything


Signs of a Sick Crab


Crab Troubles


What Healthy Crabs Need


Molting



Enjoying Your Hermit Crabs



Hermit Crab Behavior


Socializing


Eating


Self-Grooming


Climbing


Digging


Aggression


Crab Sounds


Hiding


Shell Swapping



Having Fun with Your Hermit Crabs


Handling


Hand Feeding


Playtime


Traveling with Your Crabs


Meeting Other Crab Owners


Appendix: Learning More About Your Hermit Crabs


Some Good Books


Education


Online Resources


Index