Introduction of common species and culture points of land hermit crab (with picture)

Land hermit crabs are also called land hermit crabs, that is to say, they used to live on land. They are very similar to crabs, but they are not of the same kind. Strictly speaking, land hermit crabs belong to the complete order. Next, let's take a look at the common species of land hermit crabs and the main points of culture (with pictures).

1. Common species of land hermit crabs

1. Strawberry hermit crab

Strawberry hermit crab orange red land hermit crab, showing fiery red, orange, covered with particles, dark markings on the joints, few are white, most of the larvae are the same color as the adults, but a few individuals are milky white, and have obvious red markings on the joints, like to live on the reef coast, like to climb on coastal rock areas or palm trees and other coastal plants, will cluster to find food at night.

2. Deep purple hermit crab

The deep purple land hermit crab is distributed in the tropics and is of large size. The body color is dark purple, dark blue, purple-black or dark green. The larvae are mostly orange-yellow or red, and gradually become dark blue as they grow, with only a touch of orange at the foot or toe knuckles, and their habitat is located in estuaries, mangroves and seaside areas.

3. Short wrist hermit crab

Short wrist hermit crab is one of the largest species of land hermit crab, second only to coconut crab. The short-wrist hermit crab has round eyes and an eye stalk like a match stick, which is obviously different from other species of the same genus. Most of the body colors are purple and very few are red. Like to live in dense coastal forests, rocks or caves under the woods, its vision is more sensitive, like to look for food in the jungle or garbage dumps at night.

4. Grey land hermit crab

Gray land hermit crab also known as wrinkle hermit crab, this kind of land hermit crab is more common, in Africa, Asia, Southeast Asia and other places have its growth, its color is the most varied, and the size is smaller. Generally live in the land above the high tide line, like to live in spiral shells, like to gather in dry beaches and open jungles, like to sleep during the day and night, often five or six together, group activities, eat from the garbage drifting from the waves, or climb to the island in search of food.

2. Key points of land-based hermit crab culture

1. The choice of land hermit crab

Terrestrial hermit crabs, generally very active, not picky food, the back of the snail is also grotesque, very beautiful. You can choose to grow up from childhood, and it is fun to observe the process of shell peeling.

2. The number of land hermit crabs

Crab is a social animal, so it is recommended to keep more crabs.

3. The lifespan of land hermit crabs

In the artificial breeding environment, it has a life span of more than 10 years, and a record of 34 years + in foreign countries. So as long as you raise it well, don't worry that it won't be with you for a long time.

4. Selection of bottom sand

You can choose Philippine white sand, or you can use coconut soil as the bottom sand, first of all, Philippine white sand, because it is convenient to dig and is rich in calcium, the parotid calcification of crabs requires enough water in the air to breathe, so it is necessary to have a hygrometer (the best humidity in the tank is 70% and 85%). Land hermit crab lives on land, so you can't soak it in water when raising it, otherwise it will suffocate to death. The correct way to simulate a beach is simply to replace it with two basins. One releases dry sand and the other releases wet sand.

5. Food of land hermit crabs

Hermit crabs are omnivores, both meat and plants. They can be fed raw meat or slightly cooked meat cooked in vegetable oil. They can be freeze-dried foods such as dried shrimps or organic fruits and vegetables.