The Before-You-Buy Hermit Crab Check List

As a quick tips sheet to remind you what to get before you buy a hermit crab, we've created a simple check list of what you need before you bring those little critters into your home:

Photo credit to the Oregon Hermit Crab Rescue. 
Click their name to learn more about this great rescue!

Terrarium
Sand or Coconut Substrate
Heater
Thermometer
Humidity Gauge
Shells of Different Sizes
Food Bowl
Saltwater Dish
Freshwater Dish
Aquarium Salt
Dechlorinated Freshwater
Climbing Toys and Objects to Hide Under
Cuttlebone
Sponges
Spray Bottle
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Hermit Crab Food