Hermit crabs as pets?

[Slache]

I asked my 5 year old if he wanted a plant and he said he wants a hermit crab instead. Can we do that? Google seems to think we can. It seems pretty straight forward. Am I wrong?

[hornblower]

see this thread. Fwiw, I'd proceed very carefully, & I wouldn't assume it's a cheap hobby. 

http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/618563-hermit-crabs/

[Spryte]

see this thread. Fwiw, I'd proceed very carefully, & I wouldn't assume it's a cheap hobby.

 

http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/618563-hermit-crabs/

Yes, this.

 

Having BTDT, and discovering all the above the hard way, I don't view them as easy pets.

[Slache]

Thanks guys. I think he needs a plant instead. It was a fun idea for a minute.

[Spryte]

Thanks guys. I think he needs a plant instead. It was a fun idea for a minute.

How about a carnivorous plant? DS managed to keep one alive for years. It was fun, in a strange way.

[Slache]

How about a carnivorous plant? DS managed to keep one alive for years. It was fun, in a strange way.

I was thinking about that. You feed them once a week, right? How often do you water them? And how much sunlight?

[Spryte]

DS kept his in his bedroom window. He followed the watering directions, and tried not to over water it. He fed it weekly or monthly - I can't remember the specifics, but it came with directions. It even flowered! I was shocked that it lived so long, and was such a happy little plant.