Land Hermit Crabs (CompanionHouse Books) Includes Selecting a Land Hermit Crab, Heating and Lighting, Housing, Feeding and Maintenance, Diseases and Disorders (Advanced Vivarium Systems) - Softcover

Vosjoli, Philippe De

Softcover

ISBN 10: 188277082X ISBN 13: 9781882770823

Publisher: CompanionHouse Books, 2005

Synopsis

Crabbers should grab Philippe de Vosjoli manual on land hermit crabs for expert advice on keeping this popular and colorful invertebrate thriving in its vivarium! The popularity of hermit crabs is undeniable, as the author states in his introduction, Their droll appearances and interesting behaviors have made them appealing to both children and adults looking for an affordable, low maintenance, and undemanding pet.” Land Hermit Crabs seeks to inform dedicated hobbyists and casual crabbers alike about the requirements minimal though specific of land hermit crabs to keep their pets alive and healthy. Due to the low cost of hermit crabs, too many keepers carelessly allow their pets to die unnecessarily. The author says that the high mortality of captive hermit crabs is [due to] the failure [of keepers] to provide a proper environment.” This Advanced Vivarium Systems title provides detailed information on the selection of a health crab, housing, water and feeding requirements, molting, breeding, behavior, and health and other husbandry-related problems. Crab enthusiasts will also be interested to read about other crabs for freshwater aquaria in the final chapter, with photos of and information about fiddler crabs, red-clawed freshwater crabs, coconut crabs, and land crabs. Resources and index included.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems books, founded and guided by herpetocultural pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli, are the #1 books on reptile care. From choosing a pet to selecting a veterinarian to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets.

About the Author:

Philippe de Vosjoli is an expert on reptile husbandry who revolutionized herpetoculture with the Advanced Vivarium Systems series of books. He has written more than twenty books and one hundred articles on the care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians.

About this edition

• Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 188277082X
• ISBN 13: 9781882770823
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 56