HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I went to my brother in laws birthday dinner today and came home with fruit and apple cider vinegar. I dont see on either food lists whether vinegar is okay?

Good question! I have no idea. I would err on the side of caution and say it's a no go, but who knows.

No, I wouldn't give them vinegar.

I've used apple cider vinegar to keep the color on apples and bananas while dehydrating foods for the crabs. I'd say it's safe in that matter

I know cleaning with vinegar is okay, its a ton better than ammonia and soap, but they aren't licking the glass lol.and if they are id like to see how they manage that. But even if itd just tossed in a fruit medley type thing it wouldn't be okay?

I only use Distilled White Vinegar to clean the glass or the counter where the tank is.


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pandaincognito wrote:I know cleaning with vinegar is okay, its a ton better than ammonia and soap, but they aren't licking the glass lol.and if they are id like to see how they manage that. But even if itd just tossed in a fruit medley type thing it wouldn't be okay?

I'd say go for it. It's not deadly. It smells, and tastes really bad to me, but it's harmless really. I thinks it's kinda like feeding citrus, they may or may not like the strong taste

Thanks guys ^^ I don't have any left but up keep it in mind

It would be fine if you offered them a little drizzled over something. Can't say they'll like it but it's not unsafe.