My apologies if I'm in the wrong forum; I'm pretty sure this is the right one, but I didn't see a thread for one of my favorite non-mammalian pets - hermit crabs!
I fell in love with them at one of those mall kiosks when I was little; I was never afraid of them, even though I'm otherwise squeamish when it comes to things with exoskeletons. I had three in third grade, but the only clear memory I have of them was the day I brought them to school for show and tell.
Now, some fifteen years later, I have two hermit crabs that I bought for my nephew (but really for me). The larger one is named Magellan; he was a little explorer when I brought him home. The smaller, shy one was dubbed Sebastian.
I didn't realize how funny these pets are. Their water dish used to have little plastic trees, and Magellan would somehow end up on top of them. I bought some driftwood so he'd quit it, and now all they want to do is burrow. They drive my grandpa crazy with their scratching noises when they're active.
Anyone else share the hermit crab love? 
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