That is sad, unfortunately imports are usually riddled with parasites and ticks. However I give these guys credit for at least stating the truth and not trying to sell them off as perfect pets. Most of us know the risks of taking in imports, but the general public do not.

As for the hermit crabs. I have two I just want to let you know they are the biggest pains in my ass! They dig for hours some nights (when they are molting)...you have to change the sand a lot. I actually have had to get mite treatment to the tank because they keep coming back! I need to look into a better product because this one only seems to keep them away for a month or so. I constantly have to give my two soaks during treatment so they aren't uncomfortable. The mites aren't like snake mites, they are smaller and a different color...but it's such a pain sometimes. If anyone has any hermit crab mite products they can recommend I'd love to hear it! Kind of sucks having to completely scrub down their tank once a month when it can probably go 3-4 months normally!