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Cleaning

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Question
Hello, my name is Garrett and i Think i already asked a couple questions, but i have one more. My hermet crabs cage is kind of messy and i looking for some tips to help clean the sand

Answer
Dear Garrett,

When you are cleaning your hermit crabs cage, the only prop you should use is warm water and a new sponge. Never use windex or soap or any cleaning product, which can cause a death. Nobody wants that for their pet. Warm water can take the sand right off, just use new sand, and your hermit crab will be happy.

Take your hermit crabs out of the cage/tank, and put them somewhere safe. Maybe in a box, but leave it open, so they can breathe. If you have any other pets running around the house freely, put them somewhere where you can't reach.

Thanks so much for choosing me as an expert, and I hope I helped. If you need to ask any further questions, then just e-mail me or ask a follow-up. Thanks again.

-Jenna