How Do You Bathe A Pet Hermit Crab?
Many hermit crab owners like to bathe their pet. It is your personal choice whether you want to give your crab regular baths or not. Whether you bathe your pet yourself or provide the tools for the crab to bathe itself, your crab does need to take a bath. Use a bowl, cup or dish with enough room for the crab to crawl around a bit and tall enough sides that it doesn’t escape. Put your hermit crab in the bowl with a sponge and let it relax a bit before you add water. Add enough dechlorinated water that it covers the crab until half way up the biggest claw. Some people like to put their crab in deeper water on its back. The choice is yours. Leave the crab submerged for about three minutes. Never leave it longer, as it could drown. Observe your pet hermit crab at all times while it is in the water. Remove the crab if it appears to become distressed. Remove the crab from the water and place it on a towel or in a small box with paper towels. Let your hermit crab roam around a bit, drying off
