How does a person get crabs in the UK?

May 29, 2009 1:41 AM

Where can one purchase pet hermit crabs in the UK?

A friend of mine would like to get a few hermit crabs to keep as pets, but is having trouble finding some. Ideally they would like to visit the store/seller before buying (so I'm looking for a place within a day's travel from Seaford or Brighton) to check that they're healthy and raised in good conditions. Failing that, they might consider ordering some by post from a reputable supplier.

Several have been spotted on eBay but they're all underwater dwellers for eating aquarium algae and they are looking for a terrestrial bunch.

posted by K.P. to pets & animals (2 comments total)

Have I got a forum for you - Absolutely Crabulous!.

Self described as the "UK's #1 Land Hermit Crab Forum". There's a whole section on their for adopting land hermit crabs.
posted by Happy Dave at 6:22 AM on May 29

In case this comes up for someone in a future search, The Spider Shop currently has hermit crabs. I have personally had good experience with them, as have nearly everyone on every other forum that mentions them.
posted by K.P. at 2:50 AM on September 12