Hermit crabs aren’t happy when kept alone. Ideally, they should be kept in groups of 3 or more, depending on space, but a pair can work. When choosing companions for […]
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Post-Purchase Stress (PPS) And New Hermit Crab Behavior
Many stresses are put on new hermies during capture and transportation. The process of transitioning from a natural environment to your tank can cause lethargy, illness, and even death. Post-purchase […]
Can Hermit Crabs Eat Watermelon?
Hermit crabs are decomposers, known for their willingness to scavenge for leftover food. Of course, that doesn’t mean that it’s okay to feed your pet hermit crabs just anything. Hermit […]
Can Hermit Crabs Eat Tomatoes?
Your hermit crabs might be picky about their food. One day they might enjoy a certain food, and the next, they might ignore it entirely. This means you cannot get […]
Why Isn’t My Hermit Crab Eating or Drinking?
Wild hermit crabs eat and drink infrequently. As per Estuarine, Coastal, and Shelf Science, wild hermit crabs spend their days burrowed under the sand, enabling them to avoid the sun […]
Is My Hermit Crab Male Or Female? (Sexing Hermit Crabs)
The first thing we do when getting a hermit crab is to give it a name. This may involve finding out how to tell if a hermit crab is male […]
How To Make Safe Saltwater for Hermit Crabs
Hermit crabs are born in saltwater surroundings. Even terrestrial crabs start life as aquatic zoea evolve into crustaceans. All captive hermit crabs need saltwater, so you need to find out […]
Can A Hermit Crab Drown in Water?
Setting up the correct tank enclosure is vital for the survival of your pet hermit crabs. There are also significant differences between the breathing abilities of marine and land hermit […]
How To Destress A Hermit Crab [A Complete Guide]
Life is stressful for captive hermit crabs. They’ve been taken far from their wild habitat, kept in unfamiliar conditions, and thrust into life as pets. This isn’t an easy transition, […]
Do Hermit Crabs Poop And Pee? [Answers To Common Questions]
A less desirable part of pet ownership involves cleaning up hermit crab poop and pee (waste.) If you decide to get hermit crabs, you’ll need to remove fecal matter and […]
Do Hermit Crabs Bond with Their Owners?
Hermit crabs have become quite popular pets in recent years, but they were never intended to live a life in captivity. This means that they need time, patience, and understanding […]
How To Get a Hermit Crab To Come Out of Its Shell Without Killing It
Hermit crabs got their name due to their reliance on shells. A shell is an essential form of protection for their soft abdomen. This means that hermit crabs will only […]