Common Name:Coconut

Scientific Name: Cocos nucifera

Rating: Safe

Food Groups: Fats/Oils, Chitin, Vitamins/Minerals (iron, zinc, Lignin, Pentosans) Cellulose, Native

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: Clams

Scientific Name: NA

Rating: Safe

Food Groups: Protein, Fats/Oils, Native, Vitamins/Minerals (Phosphorous, Potassium, Sodium, Copper, Selenium, B12) Shells are high in calcium

Description:

Preparation/Storage:

Citation:

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

Common Name: Assorted Citrus

Scientific Name: Varies

Rating:

Food Groups: Cellulose, Native, Vitamins/Minerals (vit C)

Description:

Preparation/Storage: Crabs prefer the white parts of the orange (including the soft inside of the peel) more than the fruit.

Citation:

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

Common Name: Chestnuts

Scientific Name: Castanea (many varieties)

Rating: Nut - Safe, Leaves and Bark - Safe

Food Groups: Cellulose, Vitamins/Minerals (vitamin C, potassium, some calcium, tanin in leaves, husk, and bark)

Description:

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Citation:

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

Common Name:

Scientific Name: Prunus cerasus (many varieties)

Rating: Safe

Food Groups: Cellulose, Vitamins/Minerals (Vit C)

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.

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