Hermit Crab

Chapter 1: What Is a Hermit Crab?

Scientifically Speaking.

Hermit Crab Anatomy.

Mobile Home.

Hermit Crab Society.

All Kinds of Crabs.

Chapter 2: The History of Hermit Crabs.

Prehistoric Crabs.

Humans and Hermit Crabs.

The Future of Hermit Crabs.

Chapter 3: Why Get a Hermit Crab?

The Joys of Owning a Hermit Crab.

Your Responsibilities.

The Cuddle Factor.

Routine Hermit Crab Care.

Hermit Crabs and Children.

Chapter 4: Choosing Your Hermit Crabs.

Where to Buy Your Crabs.

Picking Your Crabs.

Part II: Caring for Your Hermit Crabs.

Chapter 5: A Home for Your Hermit Crabs.

Establishing the Crabitat.

Crabitat Accessories.

Location.

Acclimating the Newcomers.

Introducing Other Pets.

Chapter 6: Feeding Your Hermit Crabs.

What Crabs Eat.

Great Foods for Your Hermit Crabs.

Recipes for Hermit Crabs.

Serving the Food.

Water.

Chapter 7: Your Hermit Crab's Shell.

Selecting Shells.

Shells for Your Crabs.

Avoiding Shell Fights.

Keeping Shells Wet.

Chapter 8: Keeping Your Hermit Crabs Healthy.

Prevention Is Everything.

Signs of a Sick Crab.

Crab Troubles.

What Healthy Crabs Need.

Molting.

Part III: Enjoying Your Hermit Crabs.

Chapter 9: Hermit Crab Behavior.

Socializing.

Eating.

Self-Grooming.

Climbing.

Digging.

Aggression.

Crab Sounds.

Hiding.

Shell Swapping.

Chapter 10: Having Fun with Your Hermit Crabs.

Handling.

Hand Feeding.

Playtime.

Traveling with Your Crabs.

Meeting Other Crab Owners.

Appendix: Learning More About Your Hermit Crabs.

Some Good Books.

Education.

Online Resources.

Index.