You might be wondering "What in the world do hermit crabs actually eat?" Well, look no further, I'm going to go over a wide array of foods that your crab will love, and that will keep her healthy.
They actually consume a fairly decent variety of different foods, most of which are common and inexpensive. Commercially prepared foods will make up the foundation of a healthy crab's diet, with fruits, grains and other common foods rounding things out.
You will be able to find commercially prepared foods at any pet store that are safe for hermit crabs, and you will find a thorough list of "people foods" your crabs will love below.
Variety is the Spice of Life
Oh so true, and especially when it comes to a healthy hermit crab diet. Your crabs will thrive if given a variety of different foods each day. Choosing a good prepared food and supplementing with fresh foods is always a good way to go. Foods should be rotated regularly since prepared foods, fruits, and other foods listed below all contain different vitamins and micronutrients that will benefit your little crabby friends.
Be diligent when choosing a commercial crab food from the pet store. Any food containing ethoxyquin or copper sulfate should be avoided, as these ingredients are both included in common pesticides, and I don't feel good about feeding them to my crabs.
For the "people food", try some these!
He'll enjoy:
- Dried cereals, crackers, and bread
- Diced pears, bananas, coconut, and apples
- Grapes (peeled)
- Peanut Butter
- Shredded Spinach
- Shredded Lettuce
- Cooked Potatoes
Serve your crab the food in very small pieces so she can manage eating them without difficulty.
Did you know that hermit crabs have a sweet tooth? It's true. They often enjoy munching on sweet foods, and a good way to satisfy these cravings is with baby food.
Some flavors they will like:
- Bananas and Apples
- Apples, Kiwi, and Mango
- Apple Sauce
- Sweet Potato & Apple
- Apple and Pear
- Guava Fruit
- Papaya Fruit
- Mango Fruit
- Sweet Corn
- Chiquita Banana
Anything fruity will work, so don't feel limited by the above list. Baby foods are sweet and nutritious so they make an ideal choice. Hermit crabs, like people, will all have different preferences when it comes to the foods they enjoy. Take notice of what your crabs polish off quickly, and what tends to sit for some time without being eaten.
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