Hermit crabs are oviparous animals, which means they carry eggs that hatch after being laid. This means that hermit crabs become gravid, not pregnant. Gravid hermit crabs have an egg […]
Author: Joanne Harper
Why Do My Hermit Crabs Hide All The Time?
Adapting to life in captivity is a gradual process for hermit crabs. Even then, human attention isn’t always appreciated. Pet hermit crabs tend to be shy and hide when others […]
Is My Hermit Crab Healthy?
Hermit crabs don’t experience illnesses that affect other pets, but that doesn’t mean they’re low-maintenance. You must provide appropriate care to keep hermit crabs strong and healthy. A healthy hermit […]
Can I Keep Hermit Crabs from The Beach?
Beachcombing for shells is fun, but there can be hidden surprises. The next time you pick up a beautiful shell, it may contain a hermit crab because they use shells […]
What Is Shell Rot in Hermit Crabs? (Is There A Cure?)
Shell rot is a disease associated with marine hermit crabs that rarely impacts captive animals. Despite the name, shell rot has nothing to do with the hermit crab’s shell. It […]
Why Is My Hermit Crab Just Sitting There? (Not Moving)
Hermit crabs are active animals, so watching them live their lives is entertaining. Something may be amiss if a hermit crab remains completely still, declining to move. All hermit crabs […]