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Nature Gift Store 1 Live Pet Hermit Crab+2 Extra Hermit Shells : Purple Pincher Land Crab

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Style: 1 Live Crab+2 Extra Shells


Features

  • Live Hermit Crab: Includes one active and healthy land hermit crab ready to explore your crabitat! Order with confidence, weve been shipping pet crabs for 15+ years!
  • Young Crab Plus Extra Shells: This crab is a small/medium size at up to 1.5 inches. Includes 2 extra empty shells. The shells are very pretty - they are natural shells that have been cleaned and polished.
  • Low-Maintenance Pet: Live land hermit crabs are easy to care for, requiring minimal attention. Provide them with a suitable habitat featuring sand, shells, water, and hiding spots, and they'll thrive in their new environment.
  • Interactive and Educational: Perfect for families or classrooms, observing hermit crabs in action provides a wonderful educational experience. Witness their fascinating behavior and learn about their unique adaptations.
  • Care Guidelines Included: Your purchase comes with comprehensive care instructions to ensure a smooth transition for the crab into his new hermit crab cage. Learn how to create an ideal environment for these delightful creatures.
  • Safe Shipping and Arrival Guarantee: Our team ensures your live hermit crab is carefully packaged for a safe journey to your doorstep. **DO NOT ORDER if below 40 degrees or above 85 degrees in your area. Ordering during these temperatures will void our live arrival guarantee. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING TEMPERATURES IN YOUR AREA to ensure the crab arrives alive.**

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One Live 'Purple Pincher' Hermit Crab shipped to your house right now. We consider him a small/medium size and will be up to 1.5 inches. Includes 2 extra empty shells. Shells are very pretty - they are natural shells that have been cleaned and polished. GUARANTEED! LIVE arrival is guaranteed. DO NOT ORDER if below 40 degrees or above 85 degrees in your area. Our live arrival guaranty will be void if ordered during these temperatures. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING TEMPERATURES IN YOUR AREA to be sure your crab arrives alive.

Brand: Nature Gift Store


Age Range (Description): Adult


Specific Uses For Product: Hermit Crab Habitat and Shelter


Unit Count: 1 Count


Number of Items: 1


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 4.5 x 6 inches; 8 ounces


Manufacturer recommended age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 24, 2019


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Nature Gift Store


Best Sellers Rank: #18,377 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #169 in Reptile & Amphibian Food


#169 in Reptile & Amphibian Food:


Customer Reviews: 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 2,982 ratings


Item Weight: 8 ounces


Manufacturer: Nature Gift Store


Date First Available: February 24, 2019


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 6 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 4.5 x 4.5 x 6 inches


Item Weight: 0.5 Pounds


Brand Name: Nature Gift Store


Target Audience Keyword: Unisex Adult, reptile-and-amphibian-pets


Directions: 1) Provide a suitable habitat with appropriate temperature, humidity, and saltwater for the crab. 2) Ensure enough space for the crab to move and grow. 3) Feed the crab a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, and proteins. 4) Monitor the crab's health and shell condition regularly.


Warranty Description: GUARANTEED! We guarantee LIVE arrival of your crabs. ****DO NOT ORDER if below 40 degrees or above 85 degrees in your area. Our live arrival guaranty will be void if ordered during these temperatures. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING TEMPERATURES IN YOUR AREA to be sure your crabs arrive alive.


Model Name: 1-crab-and-hermit-hut


Color: Purple


Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)


Material: Shell


Age Range Description: Adult


Number of Items: 1


Style: 1 Live Crab+2 Extra Shells


Breed Recommendation: Medium Breeds


Included Components: Pet hermit crab


Specific Uses for Product: Hermit Crab Habitat and Shelter


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If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Tuesday, Nov 25

This item is non-returnable:

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Really active and good sized crab!!!! Arrived seemingly healthy and running around allover. He was traveling in the mail for about 5 days from Washington to Utah. I wasn’t sure if he was going to be ok by the time he made it. The minute I opened the container he was wanting to run around. He was trying to escape his water bath bowl. I put him in his habitat with 2 other crabs we already had. He’s been exploring and climbing non stop. My other crabs aren’t nearly this active. After about an hour he found another shell he likes and switched. I’m extremely happy with this guy! Too bad my tank is small because I wanna order more! I’ll update this review if something happens in the next few days or so. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2025 by Robin Cordova Robin Cordova
    • Disappointing Experience with Fragile Hermit Crabs
Style: 2 Live Crabs+3 Extra Shells
I recently purchased two hermit crabs for my daughter online with high hopes of providing them a comfortable and suitable habitat to thrive in. We currently have two other hermit crabs, and knowing that they are social we wanted to expand the crabitat. Unfortunately, despite my best efforts to ensure that their environment met all the necessary requirements, both crabs arrived alive but tragically passed away within a week. During that week they were very inactive, but I attributed this to post purchase stress. The crabs were incredibly tiny, about the size of a dime, shell included. While I understood that they are very delicate creatures, I expected them to be a bit more resilient given the care and attention I devoted to their setup. I ensured they had the proper substrate, maintained the right temperature, and monitored the humidity levels closely. We kept them separate from the other crabs because of their size, the habitat was designed to mimic their natural environment as closely as possible, with plenty of hiding spots, a variety of shells (even though finding shells that tiny was tough considering most pet stores and amazon shells do not have shells that tiny), and even a little water pools of fresh and salt water for them to bathe in. The fact that both crabs succumbed so quickly was disheartening. It's unclear whether this was a result of the how tiny and immature they were when I received them or if there were underlying health issues. Regardless, it's a frustrating experience, especially after putting in the effort to create an ideal home for them. In the future I would probably check to see the size and maturity of the crabs being sent. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023 by Sean E. Hamilton
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Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2025 by Amazon Customer Amazon Customer
    • Overall excellent product great Value for the money and they arrived early and was alive and well
Style: 2 Live Crabs+3 Extra Shells
I recently purchased the Live Purple Pincher Hermit Crabs set, and it has been a delightful experience! These small to medium crustaceans, each up to 1.5 inches, have quickly become fascinating additions to our home. The set includes extra shells, which is a thoughtful touch, allowing the crabs to switch homes as they grow.These hermit crabs are not only easy to care for but also provide an educational opportunity for both kids and adults to learn about their behavior and habitat needs. They are social creatures, and it's enjoyable to watch them interact with each other in their terrarium. The live arrival guarantee gave me peace of mind during shipping, and the crabs arrived healthy and active. Overall, these hermit crabs make wonderful pets for anyone interested in low-maintenance, engaging animals. I highly recommend them for their educational value and the joy they bring to any household! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025 by Kaleb
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Style: 1 Live Crab+1 Extra Shell
Please don't buy a hermit crab this way. They stress very easily (which can happen while shipping) and can lose limbs and die. That is exactly what happened to mine, which broke my heart. Many of the reviews said their crab arrived dead or died shortly after. If you are going to get hermit crabs, please do your research and maybe try to rescue from an ad on Craigslist for someone selling theirs. Also, there is a lot of misinformation about hermit crabs. Be weary of who you listen to, including pet stores, because they are usually just trying to profit. The hermit crab organization online is a great resourceful community to get the information you need with hermit crab care. Get 2 or more hermit crabs at a time (they travel in large packs, not solitary), and offer at least a 10 gallon (preferably more) with 2 hermit crabs or more if you get more crabs. Also, provide at least 4-6 inches of coconut fiber substrate (Eco Earth is about the best). It should be enough the hermit crabs can completely bury themselves in and needs to be damp for humidity. Plus, offer 2 shells slightly larger than each crab (for each crab) and no painted shells that are toxic for them. Polished shells with no chemicals can be safe. Then, provide fresh fruits, veggies, and even egg shells (for calcium), etc. Freeze-dried food, like fruits and veggies, shrimp, or mealworms, are also safe as long as chemicals and preservatives aren't added. As far as water, they need two different water dishes. Ramp bowls can be good to help them get in and out easier and to try to avoid drowning. One dish should have purified bottled water or filtered water. Tap water can kill them and is toxic with the chlorine. You can also buy a water conditioner that will dechlorinate tap water. The other dish needs to have salt water (either premixed in a bottle or use a separate conditioner just for dechlorinating and created salt water). Don't add iodized salt to water, because it has harmful chemicals. Lastly, offer climbing things, such as chollo logs, climbing nets, and artificial plants, so they can have enrichment in their environment and explore. One more note I'd like to make is that they need the temperature to be between 72 - 80 degrees. You need a heat pad, as well as a thermostat (to regulate the heat pad temperature to keep it from overheating). Mist their cage daily with dechlorinated (or purified bottle) water to add humidity to help their breathing (they have gills and need a combination of air and moisture). If you do all of this, you should have healthy and happy hermit crabs that thrive and can live up to 30 years! ❤ ... show more
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