Land Hermit Crabs by Philippe De Vosjoli
Crabbers should grab Philippe de Vosjoli manual on land hermit crabs for expert advice on keeping this popular and colorful invertebrate thriving in its vivarium The popularity of hermit crabs is undeniable, as the author states in his introduction, Their droll appearances and interesting behaviors have made them appealing to both children and adults looking for an affordable, low maintenance, and undemanding pet. Land Hermit Crabs seeks to inform dedicated hobbyists and casual crabbers alike about the requirements--minimal though specific--of land hermit crabs to keep their pets alive and healthy. Due to the low cost of hermit crabs, too many keepers carelessly allow their pets to die unnecessarily. The author says that the high mortality of captive hermit crabs is due to] the failure of keepers] to provide a proper environment. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title provides detailed information on the selection of a health crab, housing, water and feeding requirements, molting, breeding, behavior, and health and other husbandry-related problems. Crab enthusiasts will also be interested to read about other crabs for freshwater aquaria in the final chapter, with photos of and information about fiddler crabs, red-clawed freshwater crabs, coconut crabs, and land crabs. Resources and index included.
de Vosjoli, Philippe: -
Philippe de Vosjoli is the highly acclaimed author of the best-selling reptile care books, The Herpetocultural LibraryTM series. His work in the field of herpetoculture has been recognized nationally and internationally for establishing high standards for amphibian and reptile care. His books, articles, and other writings have been praised and recommended by numerous herpetological societies, veterinarians, and other experts in the field. Philippe de Vosjoli was also the cofounder and president of The American Federation of Herpetoculturists and was given the Josef Laszlo Memorial Award in 1995 for excellence in herpetoculture and his contribution to the advancement of the field.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781882770823 |
| ISBN 10 | 188277082X |
| Title | Land Hermit Crabs |
| Author | Philippe De Vosjoli |
| Series | Herpetocultural Library |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Advanced Vivarium Systems Inc.,U.S. |
| Year published | 2005-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 72 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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