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Purple Pincher Hermit Crab

Coenobita clypeatus

Notes:

This is my oldest Hermit Crab, Atlas. I've had him for about 5 years. If you are considering keeping land Hermit Crabs as pets please read: http://www.hermit-crabs.com/index.html

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2 Comments

LivanEscudero
LivanEscudero 11 years ago

Yes this site seems to be down, hopefully temporarily, here are 2 other very good resources on hermit crab care and info:
http://www.hermitcrabparadise.com/crabca...
http://www.hermitcrabpatch.com/

williefromwi
williefromwi 11 years ago

Wonderful detail on your pet. I tried a few times to go to your link, either it is my computer, or your link is not working. I have no way to know.

LivanEscudero
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LivanEscudero

Florida, USA

Spotted on Sep 6, 2010
Submitted on Apr 27, 2012

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