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Crabbing can be an enjoyable sideline on a saltwater fishing trip. Even if you don't catch any fish, there's always the possibility of coming home with some tasty crustaceans. In order to be successful at crabbing, you'll need to bring the right supplies. Remember to bring along a bucket to carry your catch home.
Hermit crabs are small crustaceans that live inside of shells and are most commonly found on beaches and in tide pools. Because of their small size and ease of care, hermit crabs are sometimes kept as household pets. Supplies for hermit crabs are available at aquarium and fish supply stores. As with all pets, one of the most important aspects to keeping a hermit crab healthy is to clean its cage and supplies properly.
Buy hermit crab supplies, such as misting bottles, heating pads, cork bark and bedding, at a local pet store to make a hermit crab's habitat comfortable. Learn how to arrange a hermit crab cage in this free video from a exotic pet specialist on hermit crab care.
Learn what essential supplies, like feeding dishes and sand, are needed to keep hermit crabs as pets in this free instructional how-to video.
Hermit crabs do enjoy playing and will need toys to keep themselves entertained. When putting toys into your crab's aquarium be sure to leave enough space between the toys and the walls so they can safely pass through without getting stuck.
