{"title":"SMALL ANIMAL LIVES","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hermit-crab-in-painted-shell-med","title":"HERMIT CRAB IN PAINTED SHELL MED","description":"\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.cs95B2DFB{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;Calibri;} .csE24D10C{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;margin:12pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;text-align:left;line-height:1.15;list-style-type:disc;Arial} .csE507C6C{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;text-align:left;line-height:1.15;list-style-type:disc;Arial} .cs13DCAC4{text-align:left;margin:12pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;line-height:1.15;text-indent:0pt} .cs4639FBB{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:italic;Calibri;} .csC162C0B{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;Calibri;} .cs7AB323B{12pt;font-weight:bold;color:#000000;font-style:normal;Calibri;} .cs3388614{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 10pt 0pt;line-height:1.15;text-indent:0pt}\u003c\/style\u003e\r\n\t\r\n\t\u003cp class=\"cs13DCAC4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003eDiscover our fascinating hermit crabs! A unique and rewarding pet for animal lovers of all ages. Easy to care for with the right setup, these curious little creatures provide hours of entertainment as they explore, climb, burrow, and interact with one another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs13DCAC4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003eVisit us in-store to speak with our knowledgeable staff about creating the perfect habitat for your hermit crabs. We stock a great range of enclosures, substrates, shells, foods, and accessories to help your new pets thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"cs13DCAC4\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"cs7AB323B\"\u003eWhy You'll Love Hermit Crabs!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cul start=\"1\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli class=\"csE507C6C\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003eDespite their name, hermit crabs are highly social animals and should always be kept in groups. They are happiest when they have other crabs to explore and interact with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"csE507C6C\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003eHermit crabs are full of personality, spending their time climbing, digging, foraging, and investigating their surroundings, making them fascinating to watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cul start=\"1\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli class=\"csE24D10C\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003eAs they grow, hermit crabs naturally move into larger shells \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csC162C0B\"\u003eshowing off new “homes” from time to time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWatching them inspect and swap shells is one of their most entertaining behaviours.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cul start=\"1\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli class=\"csE507C6C\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003eWith the correct care, including a warm, humid habitat (often called a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs4639FBB\"\u003ecrabitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003e), hermit crabs can live for many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ch3 class=\"cs13DCAC4\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"cs7AB323B\"\u003eFun Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cul start=\"1\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli class=\"csE507C6C\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003eHermit crabs don't grow their own shells—they borrow empty snail shells for protection and change to larger ones as they grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"csE507C6C\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003eThey can climb surprisingly well and enjoy branches, rocks, and other enrichment in their enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"csE507C6C\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003eHermit crabs breathe through modified gills, which is why maintaining proper humidity is essential for their health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"csE507C6C\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003eThey are most active during the evening and at night, making them enjoyable pets to observe after dark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cp class=\"cs13DCAC4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003ePlease note that shell patterns, shell types, and colours vary. The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not represent the exact hermit crabs currently available in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs3388614\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003eFor current availability and colours, please call us on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs7AB323B\"\u003e(02) 9970 8440\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor visit us in-store. Our friendly team is always happy to help you choose the perfect hermit crabs and provide expert care advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs13DCAC4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003eAll of our hermit crabs are legally harvested in accordance with Australian regulations and sourced from approved suppliers committed to responsible collection practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs3388614\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pittwater Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48601943113882,"sku":"1111111","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4313\/9994\/files\/1111111_1.jpg?v=1782971657"}],"url":"https:\/\/pittwaterpets.com.au\/collections\/small-animal-lives.oembed","provider":"Pittwater Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}