• Claws in the Classroom helps teachers get the correct supplies for their classroom hermit crabs.

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    Logo for the Claws in the Classroom program

  • School children looking at their hermit crab habitat after receiving their food and supplies.

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    Children looking at their hermit crab habitat

  • LHCOS can not keep the CIC program open without YOUR help. We will accept gently used supplies or cash donations.
    To donate supplies email clawsintheclassroom@gmail.com to donate money click the button.

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  • Thank you for all that you do! My hermies (one is still molting) absolutely love the treats you sent. We love having crabs in the classroom and the kids absolutely love it when Mr. Crabs is active. A big thank you to you and your group for supporting our classrooms.
    With Gratitude,
    Nichole

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Global Projects

Around the world people are doing their part to protect wild hermit crabs and their resources.

Seashell replenishment and replacement projects exist in Japan, American, Thailand.

Eco-tourism introduces a new opportunity for locals and tourists in Taiwan.

Make the Switch 4 Nature – Japan

Poster collage depicting land hermit crabs wearing pieces of garbage instead of shells.

Crustacean Plantation – Florida

A variety of seashells placed around a tree trunk

Mother of Crabs – Thailand

Green Island Hermit House – Taiwan

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