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.
