Hermit crabs are small crustaceans that live in scavenged shells. While
they are commonly sold as pets, they require sophisticated care.
Learning more about hermit crabs can help you decide whether you want to
make the commitment to keeping them as pets.
In the wild, hermit crabs will eat a variety of foods. They will consume
leaf litter, plants, grasses, decaying wood and fallen fruit. When they
are kept as pets, they need a balanced diet that includes plenty of
calcium, carotene and antioxidants.
