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what are the diffrent types of hermit crabs, and are there any that are easier to take care of, any that are suggested for begginers?
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Post by Wai »

In the USA, you can get the following species:
Purple Pincher (PP)
Ecuadorian (E)
Rugosus (Rug)
Cavipes (Cav)
Strawberry (Straw)
Indonesian (Indo)

There is also another specie which you can only get in Australia:
Australian (Aussie)

Straws are known to be the most difficult to take care of, but since I'm in Australia, I can't really help you that much. Most of the members on this forum are from the USA, so you can ask them ;). Many crabbers recommend PPs for beginners.
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