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Halloween Crab | Gecarcinus quadratus
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Halloween Crab | Gecarcinus quadratus

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Read the species care guide below, then talk to our team about the right enclosure and feeding routine.

Halloween Crab | Gecarcinus quadratus

Plan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.

At a Glance

Origin & natural habitat Pacific coast of Central America; tropical coastal forest floor.
Adult size Around 5–6 cm carapace width, with a considerably larger leg span.
Lifespan Several years; confirm the expected age and commitment with our team.
Temperament Individuals vary; allow time to settle before any handling.
Activity Activity varies; give the animal sheltered resting places.
Social needs Individual housing is safest.

Housing & Setup

Enclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.

Adult housing For one adult: plan at least 90 × 45 × 45 cm, with extensive land area and deep digging substrate.
Enclosure type Warm, humid terrestrial crab habitat with accessible bathing bowls.
Temperature Around 24–28°C, with a cooler sheltered area.
Lighting & UVB Regular day/night cycle; avoid direct sunlight and overheating.
Humidity / moisture Humid retreat and moist burrowing layers, with ventilation and a drier surface area.
Substrate At least 15–20 cm of diggable soil-based substrate, deeper where possible.
Furnishings & filtration Burrowing retreats and accessible bowls of conditioned freshwater and appropriately prepared marine saltwater, with safe exits.

Behaviour & Compatibility

Mostly terrestrial and capable of climbing and escaping. Avoid handling; claws can pinch strongly. Do not keep with other species.

Feeding & Nutrition

Varied mainly plant-based foods, including suitable leaves, vegetables and occasional fruit, with a limited appropriate protein component and accessible calcium. Remove fresh leftovers promptly. Confirm the current diet and supplement plan with our team; do not feed insects as the only staple.

Routine Care

Maintain clean bathing water and appropriate moisture at depth. Check lid security and ventilation. Leave a buried moulting crab undisturbed and keep its shed exoskeleton available as a calcium source.

Important Before Buying

A land crab requires deep terrestrial substrate, not a conventional fish aquarium. Prepare both water options and safe exits; confirm the individual’s current conditions before purchase.

Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only

We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.

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