QuestionI got a hermit crab from the Pacific Northwest beach in 3 feet of water. I am looking for info on habitat and food for this critter. It has a chocolate brown body and legs and red antennae. Shell is 2 in by 1 inch.
Can you tell what species and what kind of land or water home I should set up? Much info I find is for land hermit crabs? Is this totally inapplicable to my crab?
Thanks
AnswerIt does not sound like a land hermit crab. I'd suggest you take it back to the beach you got it from, as that's the best place for wild animals.
If that isn't possible, here's a website I found.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/arthropoda/crabs/hermitcrabs.htm