Hermit Crab Shells – BUNDLE

Description

Hermit Crab Shell Bundles for Land Hermit Crabs

** IMPORTANT Please read all the details below:

MEASURING:
Please refer to picture in this listing titled “HOW WE MEASURE” to determine the correct size needed …be sure to measure the OPENING of the shell, NOT the overall size of the shell. Shell size is measured across the longest diameter of the shell opening with a ruler. To ensure size accuracy, please measure your existing Hermit Crab’s shell opening using a ruler or tape measure. It’s advisable to offer a variety of shell sizes in your hermit crab’s size range to choose from, so you should consider ordering a couple of different size ranges for them.

*** To watch a video on how to measure your hermit crab shells accurately, there’s a great one by Crab Central Station. Just copy/paste this link to your browser:

https://tinyurl.com/bdfmd5hf

How to measure hermit crab shell

QUALITY:
Each shell is hand-picked and quality-inspected to ensure shell integrity. Shells that have open holes in the abdomen section are not suitable. Hermit crabs need shells that are capable of holding a bit of water in the base to help keep 00the crabs’ gills moist. We inspect each shell in your order, so you can rest-assured you get “quality over quantity” so you are not wasting your time and money.

QUANTITY:
You will receive a variety of shell types known to be typically used by hermit crabs (based on availability) in the shell opening size selection as follows:

• 1/8″ – 1/4″ – (20 shells)
• 1/4″ – 1/2″ – (15 shells)
• 1/2″ – (15 shells)
• 1/2″ – 3/4″ – (10 shells)
• 3/4″ – (7 shells)
• 3/4″ – 1″ – (6 shells)
• 1″ – (5 shells)
• 1″ – 1.25″ – (4 shells)
• 1.25″ – (3 shells)
• 1.25″ – 1.5″ – (3 shells)
• 1.5″ – (3 shells, 2 shells if requesting turbo only)
• 1.5″ – 1.75″ – (3 shells, 2 shells if requesting turbo only)
• 1.75″ – (3 shells, 2 shells if requesting turbo only)
• 1.75″ – 1 7/8″ – (2 shells, 1 shell if requesting turbo only)
• 2″+ – (2 shells, 1 shell if requesting turbo only)

SHELL TYPES:
We have many different shells in stock, and no two are identical. You may not get the exact shells in the picture, the shell types you will receive will be based on availability in your size selection, however, rest assured you will receive hand-picked and quality inspected shells (known to be used by hermit crabs).

STERILIZING THE SHELLS:
Don’t forget to sterilize your shells. After receiving your hermit crab shells, we recommend boiling them in primed (de-chlorinated) water with aquarium marine salt (optional) for 5 minutes. NEVER use bleach, as it is poisonous to hermit crabs. After boiling the hermit crab shells, allow them time to cool down before offering them to your hermit crabs. It’s a good idea to sterilize empty shells in your tank every few months.