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Hampster wheel
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2025 4:34 pm
by C: ClareCrabOwner :)
I recently got a plastic hampster wheel from a friend for my crabs.
Do I need to make any modifications to it before I put it in their cage?
Re: Hampster wheel
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2025 7:36 pm
by HermitGuy3
You could attach some craft mesh to the inside to make it easier to climb. I think it should be fine by itself though.
Re: Hampster wheel
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2025 7:08 pm
by C: ClareCrabOwner :)
Thanks!
Re: Hampster wheel
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:28 pm
by JoeHermits
I second the craft mesh, I did that to my wheel so the crabs can grip it more easily and spread out their legs a bit. Does take a little craftiness though
https://hermitcrabassociation.com/phpBB ... p?t=114862
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Re: Hampster wheel
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 9:54 pm
by C: ClareCrabOwner :)
Thank you! The pictures are helpful!
Should I put craft mesh on one of the saucer-type wheels?
Re: Hampster wheel
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2025 2:34 am
by HermitGuy3
I think you can, but I have seen videos of crabs walking on saucers just fine. I think most people just leave the saucers.
Re: Hampster wheel
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2025 5:08 pm
by C: ClareCrabOwner :)
Thanks!