I just got 2 hermit crabs and need some help.
Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 10:27 pm
Ok, so I got 2 hermit crabs from a boardwalk store (I know, not a great idea) I have done some research and understand the nocturnal, molting,crabitat, and substrate needs.
However, my mom will not allow me to get a 10 gallon tank or heater/heat lamp. I talked her into letting me use a small-ish sterlite plastic storage bin with pretty much the needed room.(she originally said use my one gallon fish bowl, and only getting one) Is this ok? I know it's not the best idea, but I did read it's ok in dire situations. I also know they need a LOT of humidity 70-80% right? Can I provide this by misting every day? I plan on investing in a hydrothermometer too.
I am thinking of using a desk lamp with a regular non-LED bulb to provide some heat. Ot is getting to be summer where I live and my room is at a constant at least 70°F. I just want a heat lamp for winter, as it gets well below 60° in my room then. Is it true that calci-sand is bad? Can I really use only eco-earth? Is that ok? I plan on providing cholla wood chunks, nets, and coconut hull hides.
We also got a little cup of hermit crab food with this purchase... it's not sufficient I know. I will get calcium supplement and feed them fruits and veggies. There will also be a freshwater and saltwater(salt for aquariums) dishes.
Did I miss anything?
However, my mom will not allow me to get a 10 gallon tank or heater/heat lamp. I talked her into letting me use a small-ish sterlite plastic storage bin with pretty much the needed room.(she originally said use my one gallon fish bowl, and only getting one) Is this ok? I know it's not the best idea, but I did read it's ok in dire situations. I also know they need a LOT of humidity 70-80% right? Can I provide this by misting every day? I plan on investing in a hydrothermometer too.
I am thinking of using a desk lamp with a regular non-LED bulb to provide some heat. Ot is getting to be summer where I live and my room is at a constant at least 70°F. I just want a heat lamp for winter, as it gets well below 60° in my room then. Is it true that calci-sand is bad? Can I really use only eco-earth? Is that ok? I plan on providing cholla wood chunks, nets, and coconut hull hides.
We also got a little cup of hermit crab food with this purchase... it's not sufficient I know. I will get calcium supplement and feed them fruits and veggies. There will also be a freshwater and saltwater(salt for aquariums) dishes.
Did I miss anything?