Hermit Crab Care Lesson 7 - the Healthy Hermit Crab Diet
Author: John Brody
Here I reveal some surprising insights on what you can - and should be feeding your crustacean pet! Head into any pet store, and check out their food. Chances are, you're going to see a container of food that screams 'safe for hermit crabs'.
There are probably numerous types of commercial foods that you can grab. The best bet is to rotate two to three different types of hermit crab food each day. You wouldn't want to eat the same type of food every single day - why should your hermit crab have to?
Ever seen hermit crab food in large,
hard pellets? This is relatively common in commercial hermit crab food, but I don't recommend you running out to buy it. The reason is that it can be extremely difficult for hermit crabs to grab, and impossible for those with small claws! If you buy this style, don't fret. Just crush it before you give it to your hermit crab!Want to give your hermit crab an extra special treat? Give him 'people food', something you would enjoy eating. Just make sure that he's got enough commercial food for the nutrients as well!
He'll love:
- Dried cereals, crackers, and bread
- Diced pears, bananas, coconut, and apples
- Peeled grapes
- Peanut butter
- Spinach that's been shredded
- Lettuce that's been shredded
- Cooked and cool potatoes
Remember to put everything in crab-sized bites, so they can easily pick it up and eat it. The worst thing is to struggle in order to get a grip on the food you love!
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