Halloween Crab

scientific name: Gecarcinus quadratus

Cites status:	not protected
Geographical Extension:	Caribbean and Central America
Habitat:	woody habitats, tropical coasts of America at the Pacific and Atlantic
Size:	to 7 cm
Life Expectancy:	up to 10 years
Reproduction:	No reports about breeding in captivity.
Temperature:	should vary between 23-28°C.
Humidity:	70-90%
Lighting:	Halogen Sun Mini in combination with the Thermo Socket PLUS is sufficient as heat and light source.
Substrate:	The best option is to divide the tank into two zones. One with Sand and the other with moist Jungle Bedding.
Cage Furniture:	"Sorry Link missing" in the appropriate size. Important are two flat Water Dishes. One should be filled with a water calcium mix and the other with should be a mix of water and sea salt, so that the animals can satisfy their needs of Mineral. Enough hiding places should be available.
Terrarium Size (for long term care):	from 80x40x40 cm for a group of 2-3 animals
food:	Omnivores. Leaves, vegetables, fruit, fish, live food, dry food such as pellets.
Comment:	Halloween crabs can be kept in larger groups. Therefor additional hiding places shoulf exist, such as flat cork or small caves. The animals like digging.