What plants to put in a crab terrarium/vivarium???

[Jasmijn]

Hey , I have had crabs in the past but never really knew what plants were toxic to my crabs and which were not. So I never put many plants in my terrarium. I am now thinking of setting up another terrarium/vivarium for (vampire) crabs and was wondering if any of you knew which plants would not be toxic to the little guys if they were to eat the plants. Thanks in advance!

[Ellybelly18]

I found another thread very similar to yours http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... hp?t=68099

[Jasmijn]

Thanks!

[benjaminswinn]

On the poolside of my terrarium I have placed some Lucky Bamboo directly in the pool. I locked the Bamboo in place and covered the roots with 2 interlocking stones I carved with an angle grinder. I am sure there are plenty of clever /easier alternatives to support the stalks but I am a mason and have to do my thing!

[soilentgringa]

On the poolside of my terrarium I have placed some Lucky Bamboo directly in the pool. I locked the Bamboo in place and covered the roots with 2 interlocking stones I carved with an angle grinder. I am sure there are plenty of clever /easier alternatives to support the stalks but I am a mason and have to do my thing!

Lucky bamboo is on the Unsafe List. Just a heads up.

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[benjaminswinn]

@soilentgringa
[/quote]Lucky bamboo is on the Unsafe List. Just a heads up.

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Hmmmmm....
A post from this very forum has Bamboo on the SAFE FOOD list

[C_fiesta]

@soilentgringa

Lucky bamboo is on the Unsafe List. Just a heads up.

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Hmmmmm....
A post from this very forum has Bamboo on the SAFE FOOD list [/quote]It looks quite lovely!

However Lucky Bamboo is not actual Bamboo, it's a drancea (sp?) plant I believe.

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[C_fiesta]

It's on the Unsafe list
Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)

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[PinchersAndShells]

Is it unsafe or just not cared for by crabs? Just wondering

[C_fiesta]

Is it unsafe or just not cared for by crabs? Just wondering

It's listed on the ASPCA website as toxic for dogs and cats. Not sure if it has been "tested" on Hermit Crabs. It's not native to Hermit Crabs natural area at all.

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[HermitHound]

Is it unsafe or just not cared for by crabs? Just wondering

It's listed on the ASPCA website as toxic for dogs and cats. Not sure if it has been "tested" on Hermit Crabs. It's not native to Hermit Crabs natural area at all.

If it is truly toxic to cats and dogs who knows how it can affect hermit crabs personally I wouldn't risk it but it's up to you

[PinchersAndShells]

I'm just asking because the OP is talking about vampire crabs, not hermits.