Glow in the dark shells?

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Glow in the dark shells?

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I got some glow in the dark shells. Are they safe?
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Re: Glow in the dark shells?

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Quite frankly in the world of land hermit crab care, we don't know for certain. However, I wouldn't recommend them as they may become a nuisance if the hermit crab wants some darkness and its shell keeps glowing.
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Re: Glow in the dark shells?

Post by appps »

I've not seen them but I assume they are painted with something that glows? Painted shells are not good for them so I would think these would fit in that same category.
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