Hermit crabs have fun too

[sallrw]

https://share.icloud.com/photos/0NMDHjB ... 0YxoT3-k9w
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0M77eW- ... 6f69L7cfSw
These hermit crabs get more entertainment and exercise from this little wheel


Here are some great closeup photos as well. I couldn’t choose which to post so I just posted them all

https://share.icloud.com/photos/0Zgsy0E ... wUZ1Y9pTaQ
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0aR95DG ... TcQph_U1sQ
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0Al950d ... qNTha0wkDQ
https://share.icloud.com/photos/01UW6hv ... d2kjefPi5Q
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0IAEDLY ... qPH2Ztduyg
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0j-SoeT ... 4vNGlcPk0w
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0pOFU39 ... kkV-MsS7WA
https://share.icloud.com/photos/042nYEn ... QD7HpUNeeQ
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0CaRnfI ... 8lCBQJ37tQ

[CrabbyLover77]

What a great video and pics! Thanks for sharing! Maybe I should show my crabs your video and ask if they want a wheel too.

Also, is your wheel made of metal? I couldn't tell from the video. From what I've read, metal is bad for crabbies and shouldn't be used in their enclosure. There are plastic wheels out there though since your guys enjoy the exercise.

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[Hermiesguardian]

What a great video and pics! Thanks for sharing! Maybe I should show my crabs your video and ask if they want a wheel too.

Also, is your wheel made of metal? I couldn't tell from the video. From what I've read, metal is bad for crabbies and shouldn't be used in their enclosure. There are plastic wheels out there though since your guys enjoy the exercise.

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All crabs want a wheel. Lol

https://youtu.be/237Tb4rOR4Y

[MauiMama]

They are so precious! ♡

[CrabbyLover77]

Hermiesguardian:
Wow! You can't say your crabbies don't enjoy their toy! What a great night vision camera too. Love it all.

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[sallrw]

What a great video and pics! Thanks for sharing! Maybe I should show my crabs your video and ask if they want a wheel too.

Also, is your wheel made of metal? I couldn't tell from the video. From what I've read, metal is bad for crabbies and shouldn't be used in their enclosure. There are plastic wheels out there though since your guys enjoy the exercise.

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Thank you! Yes, the wheel is metal wire inclosed in plastic. It's safe but it's easy to be replaced if they cut through the plastic someway and I don't put it past them Any metal I use in my tank is plastic coated and inspected often.

[sallrw]

Hermiesguardian:
Wow! You can't say your crabbies don't enjoy their toy! What a great night vision camera too. Love it all.

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Yeah, that's right! They even shove each other to get on it. It took the crabs a few days to really snoop it out and realize this was fun, Now they are on it all the time especially one in particular

[CrabbyLover77]

Sallrw: Glad your wheel is crabby safe! I wish I could have that much fun exercising!

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[GotButterflies]

I just want to mention that this wheel is not crab safe. The issue is not the metal. The issue becomes two things. Number one - the holes. Number two the bars that hold the wheel. When a crab is walking a wheel and another crab grabs the bar a leg can get lost by being broken off. You are better to be safe and get a Comfort Wheel or Silent Spinner or a saucer. Those wheels are plastic and are closed. They are also only one sided. One way in, one way out.

[sallrw]

I just want to mention that this wheel is not crab safe. The issue is not the metal. The issue becomes two things. Number one - the holes. Number two the bars that hold the wheel. When a crab is walking a wheel and another crab grabs the bar a leg can get lost by being broken off. You are better to be safe and get a Comfort Wheel or Silent Spinner or a saucer. Those wheels are plastic and are closed. They are also only one sided. One way in, one way out.

Thank you for the heads up! Sometimes it takes someone else to see what you don't see and bring it to your attention before someone gets hurt. I can definitely see the danger now. I've been keeping crabs 3 years and I'm still learning new things. I will look and see if I can find one of those wheels that you named off. The one I have them, they absolutely love but cheep enough to toss and get one they won't get hurt on for sure. Don't want my babies hurt!

[GotButterflies]