How To Care For Hermit Crab

How to take care of Color.

1. Wash hands before handling

A. You don't want her to get sick cause you are sick.

2. Always have salt water and fresh water available.

A. Salt water is that little pouch that I gave you. Add all of that to 2 cups HOT water. Shake in a closed bottle until all salt crystals are gone.

B. Use the tap water conditioner to remove chlorine Ð'... DO NOT FOR GET! Hermit crabs can not have tap water it will kill them!

3. Never pull her out of shell

A. Duh!

4. Feed her in the night and leave food there all day.

A. Feed her anything that does not have milk or dairy. And no citrus even though some say you can feed them that Ð'... I don't think its healthy.

B. I usually feed her and Juicy carrots and peanuts.

C. Always cut up food so they have smaller pieces.

5. Use plastic wrap to keep in Humidity in the container.

A. Place the plastic wrap on the lid. During the day allow some air to come though and during the night cover completely.

6.Don't place in direct sunlight.

A. Even thought the sun is a good source for heat. Its not good when paired with a heater.

7. Use the paper cups for water and food.

A. Because of the small area these work well.

B. Cut so that there is a depression on one side and the other sides are even.

8. Bath time!

A. After about 3 days you can give her a bath.

B. Use Conditioned tap water.

C. The best time is when she's out and