Common Name: Cheese

Scientific Name: NA

Rating: Safe (limited quantities)

Food Groups: Fats and Oils, Calcium

Description:

Preparation/Storage:

Citation:

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

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Common Name: Anchovy (fish or oil)

Scientific Name: Engraulidae (this is a family of small fish, there is a great variety of fish that are called sardines)

Rating: Safe (check for preservatives and high salt content)

Food Groups: protein, fats and oils, native

Description:

Preparation/Storage:

Citation:

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

Common Name: Purslane

Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea

Rating: Safe

Food Groups: Cellulose, Color Enhancing, Fats and Oils, Vitamins/Minerals

Description:

Preparation/Storage:

Citation:

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

Kilimanjaro. Harvestables, Hermit Crab Central.

Common Name: Beech Tree, Beechwood Tree

Scientific Name: Fagus (there are many varieties of basswood; some include: F. crenata, F. grandifolia, and F. engleriana).

Rating: All varieties of beechnut are presumed safe. The bark and leaf have an unknown safety rating, while the nut is safe.

Food Groups: Fats and Oils, Protein

Description: The beech tree is a hardwood tree found in Northern parts of American and other areas with changing climates. The beech tree is made up of a trunk with light gray to white bark that can extend to high reaches. The beech tree has a papery bark that is often marked with different patterns. The leaves are normally alternately arranged with a glossy green appearance. They are not lobed and have serrated edges. The leaves and bark of the beech tree have an unknown safety rating. The beechnut is edible by hermit crabs.

Preparation/Storage: Beechnuts can be dried or stored in an airtight container for up to one week. Beechnuts should be crushed opening for easier access by hermit crabs.

Citation: Kilimanjaro. Harvestables, Hermit Crab Central.

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Common Name: Almonds

Scientific Name: (Prunus dulcis)

Rating: Safe (domesticated, sweet only)

Food Groups: Fats and Oils

Description: Oblong, brown, and flat, these are often found toasted or raw. Not truly a nut, the almond (unsalted) can be a great source of Fats and oils for Hermit Crabs.

Preparation/Storage: These can be served, raw or toasted, crushed or whole, just leave out the salt. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.

Citation:

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

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