Best Hermit Crab Food

The best food for hermit crabs includes a variety of natural, unprocessed items that mimic their diet in the wild. Here's a list of top choices:

Staples (Daily Diet):

1.    Commercial Hermit Crab Food (as a base) – Choose one without preservatives, artificial colors, or high salt.

2.    Fresh Fruits – Mango, apple, banana, grapes, papaya.

3.    Vegetables – Carrot, spinach, zucchini, sweet potato (lightly cooked or raw, finely chopped).

4.    Protein – Boiled egg, shrimp, chicken (unseasoned), dried mealworms, tuna (unsalted).

5.    Calcium Source – Crushed cuttlebone, eggshells, oyster shells (important for molting).

Occasional Treats:

·  Unsweetened peanut butter

·  Plain popcorn (no butter or salt)

·  Dried seaweed (nori)

Foods to Avoid:

·  Anything with salt, sugar, preservatives, or spices

·  Citrus fruits (like oranges or lemons)

·  Onions and garlic