Book
Hermit crab
Record details
- ISBN: 0471793795 (alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9780471793793
- ISBN: 9781620458105
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Physical Description:
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125 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. - Publisher: Hoboken, N.J. : Howell Book House, c2006.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 116-117) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | World of hermit crabs -- What is a hermit crab? -- History of hermit crabs -- Why get a hermit crab? -- Choosing your hermit crabs -- Caring for your hermit crabs -- Home for your hermit crabs -- Feeding your hermit crabs -- Your hermit crab's shell -- Keeping your hermit crabs healthy -- Enjoying your hermit crabs -- Hermit crab behavior -- Having fun with your hermit crabs -- Learning more about your hermit crabs. |
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| Subject: | Hermit crabs as pets |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | SF 459 .H47 P38 2006 | 30775305470164 | General Collection | Available | - |
Electronic resources
Hermit Crab : Your Happy Healthy Pet
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Table of Contents
Hermit Crab : Your Happy Healthy Pet
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | The World of Hermit Crabs | |
| Chapter 1 | What Is a Hermit Crab? | |
| Scientifically Speaking | ||
| Hermit Crab Anatomy | ||
| Mobile Home | ||
| Hermit Crab Society | ||
| All Kinds of Crabs | ||
| Chapter 2 | The History of Hermit Crabs | |
| Prehistoric Crabs | ||
| Humans and Hermit Crabs | ||
| The Future of Hermit Crabs | ||
| Chapter 3 | Why Get a Hermit Crab? | |
| The Joys of Owning a Hermit Crab | ||
| Your Responsibilities | ||
| The Cuddle Factor | ||
| Routine Hermit Crab Care | ||
| Hermit Crabs and Children | ||
| Chapter 4 | Choosing Your Hermit Crabs | |
| Where to Buy Your Crabs | ||
| Picking Your Crabs | ||
| Part II | Caring for Your Hermit Crabs | |
| Chapter 5 | A Home for Your Hermit Crabs | |
| Establishing the Crabitat | ||
| Crabitat Accessories | ||
| Location | ||
| Acclimating the Newcomers | ||
| Introducing Other Pets | ||
| Chapter 6 | Feeding Your Hermit Crabs | |
| What Crabs Eat | ||
| Great Foods for Your Hermit Crabs | ||
| Recipes for Hermit Crabs | ||
| Serving the Food | ||
| Water | ||
| Chapter 7 | Your Hermit Crab's Shell | |
| Selecting Shells | ||
| Shells for Your Crabs | ||
| Avoiding Shell Fights | ||
| Keeping Shells Wet | ||
| Chapter 8 | Keeping Your Hermit Crabs Healthy | |
| Prevention Is Everything | ||
| Signs of a Sick Crab | ||
| Crab Troubles | ||
| What Healthy Crabs Need | ||
| Molting | ||
| Part III | Enjoying Your Hermit Crabs | |
| Chapter 9 | Hermit Crab Behavior | |
| Socializing | ||
| Eating | ||
| Self-Grooming | ||
| Climbing | ||
| Digging | ||
| Aggression | ||
| Crab Sounds | ||
| Hiding | ||
| Shell Swapping | ||
| Chapter 10 | Having Fun with Your Hermit Crabs | |
| Handling | ||
| Hand Feeding | ||
| Playtime | ||
| Traveling with Your Crabs | ||
| Meeting Other Crab Owners | ||
| Appendix: Learning More About Your Hermit Crabs | ||
| Some Good Books | ||
| Education | ||
| Online Resources | ||
| Index |
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