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More Health Hints For Hermit Crabs!![](images/1.gif)
Provide new shells for crabs to grow into.![](images/2.gif) | Hermit crabs love to switch shells but need larger shells as they grow to maintain adequate body moisture. FMR offers a wide variety of shells. For a proper fit, the new shell should be larger than the present shell, and the shell opening should be the same size as the crab's large pincher. |
Not all shells are suitable for crab homes.![](images/3.gif) | To ensure that tree crabs function in their homes, shells should be properly cleaned, processed and chosen by a knowledgeable hermit crab distributor. |
Bathe crabs twice a week.![](images/4.gif) | Crabs will clean themselves if you provide them with fresh water in their bowls. But it is a good idea to bathe crabs. Submerge them in room temperature water for 30 seconds-1 minute and allow them to air dry. |
Create a social, healthy environment.![](images/5.gif) | Crabs thrive on company and are the most active and entertaining when they co-exist in pairs or in a tree crab community. When increasing the number of hermit crabs, be sure to provide more space for them. They also need a warm and humid environment, 70-75 degrees F. |
Promote exercise by creating a playground.![](images/6.gif) | Crabs love to climb! Coral and choya wood will encourage activity. Again, be sure they have plenty of room to play! |
Serve a balanced diet and fresh water in shell dishes-daily.![](images/7.gif) | Crabs need calcium obtained from shell dishes. And, they thrive on pre-mixed hermit crab food and treats, along with a variety of vegetables and fruits. They will bury their food, so make sure you remove all uneaten food prior to their daily feeding. |
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