Mom, can we get a puppy? Who hasnt heard that line before? The kids think its time for an addition to the family, but you know you dont have time for a family pet.

Weve got the perfect solution to make everyone happy!! Hermit Crabs!!

Now before you start to panic because you just heard the word crab, just listen! Theyre not that bad. Trust me, Ive had a few and after a while they were definitely part of our family.

Let me tell you why you should be convincing your kids to get a hermit crab:

1.They dont bark, chirp or meow
2.They wont pee on your carpeting
3.You dont have to train them
4.They wont climb up your screens or run away
5.Theyre very easy to care for
6.Your kids will love them more than a puppy!!

Hermit crabs do not need attention every day or even need to be feed everyday.thats the best reason already! Hermit crabs live in smaller cages and stay in side of a shell. They eat hermit crab pellets and drink water from a sponge.

Believe it or not, hermit crabs are even FUN!! Because they live inside their shells, you can buy shells for your kids to decorate how they want and then the shells are placed inside the cage for the hermit crab to switch shells and live inside the painted ones! Its so neat and your kids will be so thrilled.

Give hermit crabs a chance

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