Common Name: Hemp

Scientific Name:

Rating: Safe

Food Groups: Vitamins/Minerals (A, C), Cellulose, Fats/Oils, Protein

Description: Seeds, leaves, and oils are all safe

Preparation/Storage:

Citation:

Arenella, Stacy and Summer Michaelson. The All Natural Hermit Crab Source Book. CafePress, 2004.

Campbell, Kerie. Edible Food List. Epicurean Hermit. 30 May 2008.

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Common Name: Guava

Scientific Name: Psidium guajava

Rating: Safe

Food Groups: Fats/Oils, Cellulose, Color Enhancing, Native, Vitamins/Minerals (A, C, potassium, magnesium)

Description:

Preparation/Storage:

Citation:

Safe Tropical Fruits. Hermit Crab Cuisine 2 July 2008. 29 July 2008 http://hermitcrabcuisine.com

Common Name: Chickpea/Garbanzo Bean

Scientific Name: Cicer arietinum

Rating: Safe

Food Groups: Protein, Cellulose, Fats/Oils, Vitamins/Minerals (B-complex, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc), Calcium

Description:

Preparation/Storage:

Citation:

Arenella, Stacy and Summer Michaelson. The All Natural Hermit Crab Source Book. CafePress, 2004.

Campbell, Kerie. Edible Food List. Epicurean Hermit. 30 May 2008.

Common Name: Flax

Scientific Name: Linum usitatissimum

Rating: Safe

Food Groups: Cellulose, Fats/Oils, Protein, Calcium, Vitamins/Minerals (B-complex, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Zinc), Native

Description:

Preparation/Storage: Store as whole seeds and grind seeds as needed. Flaxmeal has a short shelf life. You can also sprout flax in your tank. Flax oil is also very healthy when stored appropriately.

Citation:

Arenella, Stacy and Summer Michaelson. The All Natural Hermit Crab Source Book. CafePress, 2004.

Campbell, Kerie. Edible Food List. Epicurean Hermit. 30 May 2008.

Common Name: Fish Oil

Scientific Name: NA

Rating: Safe, in moderation

Food Groups: Fats/Oils

Description:

Preparation/Storage:

Citation:

Campbell, Kerie. Edible Food List. Epicurean Hermit. 30 May 2008.