African Rainbow Crabs are larger and more active than the Hermit Crab, making them a more interesting pet. They come from the coastal regions of west Africa. Rainbow Crabs are often called "soapbox crabs" or "moon crabs" however these names can also refer to other species of crab, to be sure, a Rainbow Crab is correctly known under the species name "Cardisoma armatum".
They are a land crab and when kept as pets must have more land, than water, in their enclosure.
Read some Great Links on Rainbow Crabs
Easy to Care for Pets: Introducing the Rainbow Crab
How to look after a Pet Rainbow Crab
How a Rainbow Crab Moults its Exoskeleton
