Purchasing
the right hermit shell for your hermit crab can be a little tricky. Especially
when you don’t know what are the things to look while buying it. Therefore it
is very important to know the criteria which will help you select the perfect hermit shell for your
crab.
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Multi Color Painted Hermit Crab Shells
What are the things which should be kept in mind while buying hermit crab shells?
Here
we have made a list of the basic things which you need to search for while buying
shells for your hermit crabs pet.
·
Size: Try to find
shells with a slightly larger and smaller opening than the one your crab’s
current shell. It would be better if you get 3 to 4 shells for you crab of
different opening sizes. The shells should be 'a bit smaller', 'almost the
same', 'a bit bigger', and 'a little bit more bigger' then your hermit’s shell
in which it is inhibiting. With time, you have to expand the collection based
on the needs of your crab.
·
Opening
shape:
Most of the hermit crabs choose their shells with O or D shaped- openings.
Therefore, it is important to buy shells ensuring your crab’s preference. Also,
check if the opening of the shell is smooth and not jagged. For which, you have
to rub your fingers along the inside of the shells and check if there is any
bump which may hurt your crab's abdomen.
·
Color: Naturally
colored shells are best for inhibiting hermit crab. You will get painted
hermit crab shells of various colors and designs online from multiple sellers.
North Florida Shells is one of the best sea life dealers in the
US, and we provide hermit crab shells for sale at the best price. We also offer
a large collection of starfish, sea dollars, etc.
·
Variety: You will
get a number of hermit crab shells of various shapes, sizes, and colors. But it
is your duty to select the best amongst the rest for your crab. You can explore
different online stores, pet-stores, craft shops, and other places that may
shell shells of your choice. A safe option is to buy a bunch of shells of
various kinds to make it easier for your hermit to life.
·
Quality: Not much
people are aware of the fact that hermit crabs are quick picky when it comes to
their shells. There always choose shells of the best quality and avoid those
with chipped, cracked or chipped surface.
So,
now that you know about all the important things which should be kept in mind
while buying a shell for your hermit crab; go and grab the best-painted hermit
crab shells for your pet crab.
You can also get information about how to decorate your house with starfish and sand dollars.
