Zoo Med Hermit Crab Peanut Crunchies Treat (1.85 oz)

Peanut Butter Treat for Land Hermit Crabs

Product Description

Zoo Med Hermit Crab Peanut Crunchies are a delicious peanut butter treat that adds variety to your hermit crab's diet. Made with a peanut meal formula, this land crab peanut treat is natural with added vitamins, minerals, and other trace nutrients, and contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Offer one crunchie per hermit crab being fed, moistened for best results.

Benefits

• Peanut Butter Treat: A tasty peanut butter snack that adds variety to your scavenger's diet alongside its regular food.
• Peanut Meal Formula: Peanut meal leads the ingredient list, followed by organic ground whole wheat and whole dehulled peanuts.
• Made for Land Crabs: Labeled a land crab peanut treat, made for the land hermit crabs kept as pets.
• Vitamins and Minerals Added: Natural with added vitamins, minerals, and other trace nutrients, including vitamins A, D3, E, and B12.
• Free from Artificial Additives: Made without added artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives; preservation comes from mixed tocopherols, ascorbic acid, and citric acid.
• One Per Crab: Simple portioning: offer one crunchie per hermit crab, and replace any uneaten food daily.
• 30% Minimum Protein: The guaranteed analysis lists at least 30% crude protein and 6% crude fat in the formula.

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredient List

Peanut meal, organic ground whole wheat, whole dehulled peanuts, ground lima beans, calcium carbonate, monocalcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, salt, yeast culture, vitamin E supplement, folic acid, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of stabilized vitamin C), mixed tocopherols (preservative), rosemary extract (added flavor), ascorbic acid (preservative), citric acid (preservative), choline chloride, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, thiamine hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, manganese sulfate, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, copper chloride, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, and sodium selenite.

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label, and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your pet's health.

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Open and Portion: Open the container and remove one Hermit Crab Crunchie for each hermit crab you are feeding.
• Moisten for Best Results: For best results, moisten the crunchie with water before offering it to your hermit crab.
• Replace Daily: Remove and replace any uneaten food every day to keep the treat fresh in the habitat.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Contains Peanuts: Contains peanut meal and whole dehulled peanuts, so take care if anyone at home has a peanut allergy.
• A Treat, Not a Full Diet: Use the crunchies as a treat to add variety alongside your hermit crab's regular diet.
• Remove Leftovers Daily: Replace any uneaten food daily rather than leaving old treats in the enclosure for long periods.

Storage Information

• Cool, Dry Storage: Seal the jar securely after use and keep it in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many crunchies should I give my hermit crab?

Ans: Offer one Hermit Crab Crunchie for each hermit crab being fed. For best results, moisten the food before serving, and replace any uneaten food daily. The crunchies are a peanut butter treat meant to add variety to your crab's regular diet.

Q2: Should I moisten hermit crab crunchies before feeding?

Ans: Yes, for best results, the directions recommend moistening the food before you offer it. Once moistened, offer one crunchie per hermit crab, and replace any uneaten food daily. The directions do not specify an exact amount of water to use.

Q3: Are these crunchies made with real peanuts?

Ans: Yes. Peanut meal is the first ingredient, and whole dehulled peanuts are also included. The packaging describes the crunchies as a land crab peanut treat with a peanut meal formula, and lists organic ground whole wheat and ground lima beans among the ingredients.

Q4: Do the crunchies contain artificial colors or preservatives?

Ans: No. The crunchies are natural with added vitamins, minerals, and other trace nutrients, and contain no added artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Preservation comes from mixed tocopherols, ascorbic acid, and citric acid, with rosemary extract listed as an added flavor.

Q5: How much protein is in Hermit Crab Crunchies?

Ans: The guaranteed analysis lists a minimum of 30.0% crude protein and 6.0% crude fat, with a maximum of 10.0% crude fiber, 9.0% ash, and 10.0% moisture. Calcium falls between 0.8% and 1.2%, phosphorus is at least 0.6%, and sodium is capped at 0.6%.

Q6: What size is the Hermit Crab Crunchies container?

Ans: Each jar has a net weight of 1.85 ounces (52.5 grams), as printed on the packaging. Offer one crunchie per hermit crab being fed, so how long the jar lasts depends on how many crabs you have and how often you serve the treat.

Q7: Can I feed crunchies as my hermit crab's only food?

Ans: The crunchies are described as a treat to add variety to your scavenger's diet, so they are best offered alongside your hermit crab's regular food. Ask a veterinarian or exotic pet specialist if you need help planning a complete hermit crab diet.