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| HERMIT TREE CRABS (Coenabita Clypeatus) are their true names and they
are one of the most popular and east to care for pets available today. Their
clean habits, lengthy life span, and simple diet, make them an excellent
choice for anyone, young or old. The life cycle of the Tree crab makes it a truly unique animal. Being born in an ocean tide pool, traveling to land to secure a shell for a home, going through a metamorphosis to become an air breather,and then taking up residence in tropical trees are just a part of their fascinating life span. The Tree crab lives as a fully self contained mobile unit. They get moisture from dew drops on leaves and have the ability to store both food and water for future use. They can regenerate lost or broken claws and legs and must molt (shed their hard outer skeleton) yearly.During molting they shed their exo(outer)-skeleton and need to kept extra moist and in a medium into which they can burrow themselves. It takes about 10 days for their new skin to harden and during this period they are very soft, vulnerable, and inactive. Their most fascinating habit is the necessity to find new shells as they outgrow their old home. Besides the necessity to change shells for yearly growth, Tree crabs are extremely curious and are known to change shells frequently whenever an abundance of empty shells are available to them. This is just a brief introduction into the funny and fascinating lives of the Tree crab. With just a minimum amount of care, they can bring years and years of pure enjoyment. For just a small investment, you can watch your crab grow and become " one of the family". A CRAB CONDO, is a great and interesting addition for your desk at work or next to your computer at home, taking a minimum amount of space and care. |
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