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Hermit Crab Cage
Hermit crabs do well in cages that have bars so they can climb for exercise. One that has a plastic bottom tray but bar sides will be perfect for your crab. Some people like to use fish tanks, which work just as well. You can use rocks in the bottom, but we like the special sand made especially for hermit crabs. You can get a variety of colors, including glow in the dark! Sand is better for quick scat and food cleanup since it is easy to find in the sand.
Your hermit crab loves to climb. You can purchase logs and sticks that work well, or place large beach shells (such as conch) or rocks in the cage for climbing purposes.
Shells
Hermit crabs need several different sized shells in their tank. As they grow, they will move from one shell to another. Have several sizes, starting from their own size and increasing ready for them in the tank.
Warmth
The temperature in your tank or cage should range from 65-85 degrees F. You can use a heat lamp to warm a side of the cage, or even a desk lamp to warm them for an hour or two. You may find they will climb to the top of the cage if you have a warm light to the side.
