Hermit Crab

Hermit crabs are one of those uncommon tiny pets that are yet well-mannered, inexpensive, and make excellent pets. They require an aquarium with a half-foot layer of sand on top and some stones for them to climb and play with. Older children can handle the hermit crab, but it is preferable to let the crab do its own thing. It is more of a quiet, serene animal and is not the type of creature you would want to snuggle or pet.

You'll be watching it from afar as it crawls around in the cage, digging under the sand to cover its little face. These small critters are highly gregarious and emerge from their hiding places in the evenings. Your hermit crab may even make a chirping sound now and then. They may survive for up to 30 years and don't require much exercise or care. Crabs do not like to smell the same food twice in a row, therefore you must feed them something different each time, such as fish now and maybe fruits later. You should also provide de-chlorinated fresh water and saltwater in separate bowls. Because they are shelled organisms, they require calcium, thus cuttlebones should be added to their tank on a regular basis.