{"product_id":"purple-hermit-crab","title":"Purple Hermit Crab","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePurple Hermit Crab\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCoenobita violascens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple Hermit Crab, Violet Hermit Crab\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 5–7 cm body length\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potentially 10+ years in suitable care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan grow considerably larger than many commonly sold hermit crabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide plenty of room for climbing, exploring and moulting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003elarge, secure, well-ventilated enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e with deep substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide at least \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 cm of substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e so the crab can completely bury itself to moult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude cork bark, branches, hides and climbing areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep \u003cstrong\u003emultiple suitable spare shells\u003c\/strong\u003e available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e during the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid temperatures below around \u003cstrong\u003e20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e for prolonged periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse thermostatically controlled heating where required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain around \u003cstrong\u003e75–85% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood ventilation is still essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA humid environment helps prevent dehydration and supports healthy moulting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🥕 Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmnivorous and should receive a \u003cstrong\u003evaried diet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer quality hermit-crab foods alongside vegetables, fruit, leafy greens and suitable protein sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a reliable source of \u003cstrong\u003ecalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e such as cuttlebone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove uneaten fresh food regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003etwo water dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh, dechlorinated water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine-strength saltwater made with an appropriate marine aquarium salt mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishes should allow the crab to enter and exit safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐚 Shedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHermit crabs moult by \u003cstrong\u003eburying themselves underground\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA moult can take weeks or even longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever dig up or disturb a buried crab.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure deep, moist substrate is available at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be handled occasionally but should not be handled unnecessarily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey may pinch when frightened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the crab securely and never pull it from its shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❤️ Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDehydration, poor humidity and inadequate calcium can cause serious problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch for damaged limbs, unusual inactivity or problems with moulting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide suitable shells as the crab grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧽 Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove waste and spoiled food regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep both water dishes clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace contaminated substrate while avoiding unnecessary disturbance of established moulting areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏠 Before You Bring Your Crab Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave the enclosure \u003cstrong\u003eheated and humidity-stable before introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare deep substrate, climbing structures, hides and spare shells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave both fresh and saltwater available from day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use painted or damaged shells.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use ordinary table salt to make saltwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHermit crabs are social and are generally best kept with compatible individuals when the enclosure is large enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA buried crab must never be disturbed during moulting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite their name, hermit crabs are not solitary animals and require a stimulating environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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