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: 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 Flakes

Scientific Name: Varies

Rating: Safe

Food Groups: Proteins, Fats/Oils

Description: Flakes that are 100% fish and contain no preservatives. Not to be confused with Fish food flakes.

Preparation/Storage: Keep in a cool dry container, can be served as is, or rehydrated with chlorine free water.

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: Cricket

Scientific Name: Gryllidae

Rating: Safe

Food Groups: Calcium, Chitin, Protein, Fats/Oils

Description:

Preparation/Storage:

Citation:

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

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licensed under a Creative Commons License.