Hermit Crabs For Dummies [Paperback]

Kelli A. Wilkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 23, 2007

How-to guidance on raising a happy, healthy hermit crab

Among the more unusual pets, hermit crabs are popular and easy to buy. They have distinct personalities, are active and curious, and their unique characteristics and low maintenance requirements make them good pets. This handy guide gives readers reliable advice on choosing a healthy hermit crab, selecting the proper housing, and bringing it home. It provides plenty of tips on feeding and health care, as well as having fun with a hermit crab (such as taking part in hermit crab races!).

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About the Author

Kelli A. Wilkins is a former editor of Reptile & Amphibian Hobbyist magazine.
 
Readers are invited to visit Kelli's site (KelliWilkins.com) and catch up on all her writings.

Follow her blog at: kelliwilkinsauthor.blogspot.com/

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (April 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470121599
• ISBN-13: 978-0470121597
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,641 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Reptiles & Amphibians
  • #2 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Fish & Aquariums
  • #7 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Animal Care & Pets > Reptiles & Amphibians

More About the Author

Kelli A. Wilkins writes in several genres including romance, horror, and non-fiction. Her Amber Quill Press romances span multiple genres, including historical, fantasy, contemporary, and paranormal.

Her speculative fiction has appeared in a variety of anthologies, including Dark Things II: Cat Crimes, Frightmares, Haunted, The Four Horsemen, What If..., At Home & Abroad, Departed Pets, and The Best of the First Line.

In addition to her fiction, Kelli has authored four non-fiction pet care guides: Cats, Quick & Easy Cat & Kitten Care, The Simple Guide to Cats, and Hermit Crabs for Dummies.

Readers are invited to visit Kelli's site (www.KelliWilkins.com) and catch up on all her writings.

Follow her blog at: http://kelliwilkinsauthor.blogspot.com/

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, February 24, 2009

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T. Pedrick (USA) - See all my reviews
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I have one other hermit crab book and this one is so much more complete. It has great information and is an easy read. The only thing I find it lacked for me was more information on hermit crab molting process. I had to look that up online and found the best information on a site where I do most of my hermit crab shopping a shop called The Hermit Crab Patch, formerly known as The Crabbage Patch. I highly recommend the book though to anyone that has or wants to have hermit crabs. If you want or your child wants hermit crabs, please buy this book prior to getting them to make sure you can afford the proper set up to care for them. Hermit Crabs require special care to keep them alive, and the proper set up can be expensive to set up. It is recommended you get your habitat set up long before buying your crab. Buy this book, you need it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative!, June 5, 2009

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Suzanne M (Rahway, NJ) - See all my reviews

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This is a great book for hermit crab owners. There is soo much information about owning hermit crabs, how to pick one out, set up the habitat and so much more. I recommend this book to anyone.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grreat Book, February 6, 2010

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S. Tackett "ShueyBubbles" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This book is easy to read and understand. It was shipped quickly and I am glad I decided to buy it.