1 Live Hermit Crab (Land Crab) Healthy and Active, 2 Premium Extra Shells
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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 Hermit Crab 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 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. These hermit crab shells are considered premium - 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
Flavor: 1 live crab plus 2 premium shells
Age Range (Description): Adult
Item Form: Chunk
Specific Uses For Product: Indoor
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: #18,248 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #168 in Reptile & Amphibian Food
#168 in Reptile & Amphibian Food:
Customer Reviews: 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars (3,087)
Brand Name: Nature Gift Store
Flavor: 1 live crab plus 2 premium shells
Age Range Description: Adult
Item Form: Chunk
Specific Uses For Product: Indoor
Container Type: Tub or Bag
Dog Breed Size: Medium
Product Benefits: Provides a unique, low-maintenance, and educational pet experience.
UPC: 787177140066
Additional Features: Live Purple Pincher Hermit Crab with Live Arrival Guarantee
Recommended Uses For Product: Pet Care, Education, Gifting
Animal Food Diet Type: Raw
Target Species: Crustacean
Included Components: Pet hermit crab
Item Type Name: science-kits
Manufacturer: Nature Gift Store
Occasion: Birthday
Manufacturer Part Number: 1-crab-and-2-shells
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.
Unit Count: 1 Count
Number of Items: 1
Item Weight: 8 ounces
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Wednesday, Sep 2
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Non-returnable due to Food safety reasons
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Style: 1 Live Crab+1 Extra Shell
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