{"product_id":"halloween-crab-gecarcinus-quadratus","title":"Halloween Crab | Gecarcinus quadratus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"newlands-animal-care-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalloween Crab | Gecarcinus quadratus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; natural habitat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacific coast of Central America; tropical coastal forest floor.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdult size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5–6 cm carapace width, with a considerably larger leg span.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeveral years; confirm the expected age and commitment with our team.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividuals vary; allow time to settle before any handling.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eActivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActivity varies; give the animal sheltered resting places.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSocial needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual housing is safest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHousing \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdult housing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor one adult: plan at least 90 × 45 × 45 cm, with extensive land area and deep digging substrate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnclosure type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, humid terrestrial crab habitat with accessible bathing bowls.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 24–28°C, with a cooler sheltered area.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLighting \u0026amp; UVB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular day\/night cycle; avoid direct sunlight and overheating.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity \/ moisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumid retreat and moist burrowing layers, with ventilation and a drier surface area.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt least 15–20 cm of diggable soil-based substrate, deeper where possible.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFurnishings \u0026amp; filtration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurrowing retreats and accessible bowls of conditioned freshwater and appropriately prepared marine saltwater, with safe exits.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly terrestrial and capable of climbing and escaping. Avoid handling; claws can pinch strongly. Do not keep with other species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaried 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Before Buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Animals Are Click \u0026amp; Collect Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Newlands Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54034545246535,"sku":"1139960","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/HalloweenCrab.jpg?v=1781353223","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/halloween-crab-gecarcinus-quadratus","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}