We keep them in a litter box when they are out because they move so fast, and even at that they are pretty clever about finding a way out. They climb on each other and if they can hook just a smidgen of one claw on the edge, they are over and out! Here Ringhark seems to be leading the others on an expedition to find a way over the wall.
Three Hermit Crabs
From Lianne McLeod, DVM, former About.com Guide
Top: Harry Potter; Middle: Sirius Black; On the bottom: Ringshark
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