Birch branches

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Birch branches

Post by AskCrabby » Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:45 pm

Can a hermit crab climb up birch wood with the bark on it?

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Post by GotButterflies » Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:02 pm

Yes. Birch is safe. It has to be free from pesticides and fertilizers, and they need to not spray for mosquitoes in your area. :)
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Re: Birch branches

Post by AskCrabby » Sun Sep 16, 2018 6:36 pm

Do you think they could grip on it?

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Post by Hermiesguardian » Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:05 pm

AskCrabby wrote:Do you think they could grip on it?
I think they can grip onto pretty much anything.
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Post by GotButterflies » Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:29 pm

AskCrabby wrote:Do you think they could grip on it?

Sure! Why couldn't they? That is what those strong muscular legs are for!
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