Two pet hermit crabs with their shells beautifully painted with an intricate black and gold pattern. Florist Niwat Dechkul gave her beloved pets the stunning hand-painted black and gold design at her home in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 9. She used a large black brush for the base coat on the shell then dipped a fine brush in gold leaf for the detailed traditional Thai style pattern of flowers and leaves. Niwat said: ''It took a while but it was worth it. They look beautiful.''