{"product_id":"volcano-crab-copy","title":"Purple land crab","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"57\"\u003eCommon Name: Purple Land Crab\u003cbr data-end=\"131\" data-start=\"128\"\u003eScientific Name: Gecarcoidea lalandii\u003cbr data-end=\"171\" data-start=\"168\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"202\" data-start=\"199\"\u003eAdult Size: Carapace width recorded 4.2–7.8 cm (adult females in Taiwan population)\u003cbr data-end=\"432\" data-start=\"429\"\u003eNative Range: Indo-Pacific \u003cbr data-end=\"535\" data-start=\"532\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"57\"\u003eEnclosure: Terrestrial vivarium\/paludarium with a large land area\u003cbr data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"676\"\u003eHeating: Tropical terrestrial species; avoid chilling\u003cbr data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"789\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"57\"\u003eHumidity: 60% - 80%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"57\"\u003eDiet: Mixed plant matter plus invertebrate\/animal proteins in rotation\u003cbr data-end=\"1155\" data-start=\"1152\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"57\"\u003eWater: Freshwater dish for drinking\/dipping; keep clean and easy to access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003cbr data-end=\"1252\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003eGecarcoidea lalandii is a true land crab with a dark purple to reddish-purple look and a strongly nocturnal routine, often spending daylight hours tucked into burrows or tight cover. In the wild, adults are associated with forested habitats and can occur well inland, away from the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003eWhen in breeding condition, females migrate down to the coast to release eggs in the tidal zone, which is a useful clue about why these crabs behave like “land animals” but still benefit from reliable access to water and consistently damp, diggable substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003eIn captivity they tend to reward busy, naturalistic layouts: deep leaf litter, multiple hides, and textured hardscape for climbing, with open areas kept minimal so they feel secure enough to forage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia UK","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":54783656690001,"sku":"purple-land-crab-unsexed","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/6952\/8657\/files\/Geocarooida-Lalanidi_2.jpg?v=1788427667","url":"https:\/\/viperiareptiles.co.uk\/products\/volcano-crab-copy","provider":"Viperia Reptiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}