Lao Dong Newspaper reported that hermit crabs are also known as hermit crabs. The reason they have this special name is because they are crustaceans that often live and hide inside empty snail shells and carry the shell with them when moving.

According to VTC News, hermit crabs often appear in mangrove forests, places near the sea or areas with humid climates.

It is the strange habits of this small crustacean that have created a strong attraction for young people.

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This special type of snail is sought after by many people. Photo: VTC News

In Vietnam and many places around the world , many coastal areas where hermit crabs live are gradually being concreted to serve tourism, so the number of hermit crabs in the wild is not much left.

Many people have raised this type of snail. In recent years, many young people in Vietnam have turned to the hobby of raising hermit crabs instead of other expensive animals. In addition to being different, this type of snail is popular because of its beautiful color and affordable price.

Moreover, raising hermit crabs is not only a hobby but can also help many young people develop their economy .

Nong Thon Viet reported that Ms. Nguyen Hong Kim Phung (born in 2005, Vinh Long ) learned about hermit crabs ten years ago and loved them very much. At that time, she was still a student and did not have much money, so she could only buy 2-3 snails at the school gate to raise, with prices ranging from only 5,000-20,000 VND/snail. After that, seeing the potential, she also tried importing hermit crabs to sell.

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Hermit crabs have eye-catching colors. Photo: Dan Viet

Around mid-2017, Ms. Kim Phung started selling online and sharing her knowledge and experience in caring for hermit crabs.

According to Ms. Kim Phung, there are many different types of hermit crabs, both domestic and imported. Domestic hermit crabs are much cheaper than imported ones. Domestic hermit crabs can cost only 5 thousand VND each or several tens to hundreds of thousands of VND each. But imported hermit crabs can cost up to 2-3 million VND each. Each type is different in color, claws, legs, antennae, eyes... and has a different beauty.

Talking about how to take care of hermit crabs, Ms. Kim Phung said that the food is vegetables, meat, and fish. Hermit crabs also do not eat regularly, feeding them once every 2 days in the evening. Taking care of hermit crabs does not take too much time because they can be raised in a tank, and their living environment will be cleaned once every 6 months...

Meanwhile, VTC News reported that Ms. Nguyen Thanh Phuong (Thanh Xuan, Hanoi) decided to collect thousands of hermit crabs imported from many places around the world such as Thailand, China, Indonesia...

To maintain her passion, Ms. Phuong both raises and sells to people who share the same hobby. Ms. Phuong said that the price of each hermit crab ranges from 6 thousand VND to several million VND depending on size and rarity. In particular, hermit crabs that are over 10 years old are sold at very high prices.

Ms. Phuong shared that this animal is quite easy to raise and not expensive, just need to provide enough moisture. In the summer, the breeder should cover the mouth of the tank with a damp towel or hang a bottle of ice inside the tank, in the winter, a heating device can be used. The minimum area of ​​the tank is 30x30cm with a capacity of 20-30 animals, the inside is decorated with miniature landscapes such as tree roots, rock holes to resemble the natural environment...

The special snail called 'royal', which costs millions, is still sought after . The queen snail is a specialty dish of the rich. Not only does it have delicious meat, this type of snail also has an eye-catching shell and can be used for display. To enjoy this queen snail, customers usually have to order in advance.