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Learn how to care for hermit crabs available at Petco. Our care sheets provide you with essential info on how to best take care of these interesting pets.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
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You can try different shells. Choose a few that are about the same size and a few that are slightly larger. Avoid painted shells. Look at the opening and thickness of the current shell and provide shells that are similar. You can't force her to change though, she will change when she is ready.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Kirby. Molting is stimulated by environmental cues and growth. If continues to eat and be active, monitoring for now, should be appropriate. Check husbandry such as temperature and humidity and correct problems. If Kirby appears lethargic or anorexic, a veterinary visit is recommended. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
A better option would be to use the link below to find a veterinarian experienced in treating reptiles. https://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661 In the meantime, change out the rocks for something "softer", such as a soil/most mix. Rocks can cause tiny scrapes on the shell which can introduce infection. Use a thermometer in the basking spot to make sure temps don't get too high. A thermometer on the other end would be recommended to make sure temps aren't too low. Offer a commercial pelleted diet along with fresh greens and vegetables.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
It is not a good idea to keep freshwater hermit crabs with male bettas as they tend to pinch the fins of the fish. Good tank mates would be White Cloud Mountain Minnows Clown Pleco Pygmy Corydora Ember Tetras Harlequin Rasboras
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hello, & thank you for using Boop by Petco. Juvenile RES should receive commercial aquatic turtle pellets, supplemented occasionally with live fish (guppies, goldfish), & earthworms. Make sure she gets at least 15 minutes of natural sunlight weekly. Adults need 30% of diet to be the pellets & some protein like mentioned above. The krill can be offered on occasion. 70% of the diet needs to be plants in the form of chopped leafy greens, kale, romaine, mustard greens, dandelion greens, watercress, parsley, shredded carrot, frozen (thawed) mixed veggies & squash, & occasional fruit. Take care.
Updated on August 12th, 2025