i recently lost a hermit crab(not only one but this was my last one and it out lived all the other ones) and i want to replace it. it had a small 1-1 1/2 gallon tank.it lived just fine and loved its tank and i do not have to use that one i also have a rabbit cage and i have wanted a chinchilla for a long long time but if you think i should get one tell me how to convince my mom to let me get one she hasnt said dtrait out no she said maybe but i want her to say yes but if you do not think that is a good replacement then tell me what you yhink(i have also been thinking frogs)Replacement?a one gallon is WAY to small for a hermit crab. There is no way you could house more then one crab in that. Not to mention how is it supposed to move? They need at least a 10 gallon tank for two or more. a one gallon doesn't have the the space for the fresh and salt water, climbing toys, hiding space, extra shells, friends, and food required.
A rabbit cage or plastic box is unacceptable as a hermit crab enclosure. It needs to be a glass tank with a glass or plexi glass lid.
Other enclosures don't hold the humidity and temperature needed to survive. Hermit crabs do not have lungs they breath with gills. If there is not enough moisture in the air they die.
If you had several hermit crabs die in your enclosure there was likely something wrong with it.Replacement?Do research before getting a pet. Chinchillas are high maintenance and expensive pets to get. Find a pet that's on a lower budget scale (vet-visit wise) and needs less maintenance, then your mom would be more prone to say yes.
Plus, if you show your mom you did lots of research, it'll show her how serious and responsible you are. Best of luck!
And when you can, please adopt! www.petfinder.com
Add: Pets should NEVER be replaced. Pets are forever in our hearts, we just learn to live without them and get other ones to bring some warmth and joy in our homes.
