Description
Florida Marine Research’s Natural Shell Terrarium Ornament is a 2-pack of natural shells in a multi-color mix, sized large, made for a hermit crab’s terrarium.
Quick facts
Species: Hermit crab
Count: 2-pack
Size: LG
Color: Multi-color
Material: Natural, genuine shells
Why owners like it
Keeping more empty shells than crabs in the habitat eliminates the possibility of competition among the crabs.
Gives your hermit crabs entertainment as they investigate and try on new shells.
Encourages a hermit crab to exchange its current shell for one that fits better as it grows.
These are genuine, unpainted shells, so no two look exactly alike in color, shape, or opening, and they blend into a naturalistic terrarium setup.
Large size suits bigger hermit crabs that have outgrown smaller shells.
A 2-pack is a simple, low-clutter way to keep spare shells on hand without overstocking the habitat.
Hermit crabs molt and grow throughout their lives, and each growth spurt can mean a search for a bigger home. Keeping this 2-pack of large natural shells in reserve means your crab has a ready option the moment its current shell starts to feel snug, without you needing to restock the whole habitat every time a crab outgrows what it has.
Questions owners ask
Why keep extra shells in a hermit crab habitat? Empty shells beyond the number of crabs living in the habitat eliminate the possibility of competition among the crabs.
Will the two shells match each other? No, these are genuine shells rather than shaped or painted decor, so no two look exactly alike in color, shape, or opening.
What size hermit crab is this for? The large size suits bigger hermit crabs that have outgrown smaller shells.
