A hermit crab enclosure should be spot-cleaned daily, removing fecal waste or uneaten food. A slightly more thorough clean should occur around once a week, with a full deep clean […]
Author: Joanne Harper
How Do Hermit Crabs Socialize? [Communication + Interaction]
Hermit crabs live in large colonies in the wild and prefer to replicate this in captivity over living alone. This means that hermit crabs communicate among themselves. Hermit crabs verbalize […]
How Does A Hermit Crab Molt Its Exoskeleton?
Molting is an essential part of any hermit crab’s life cycle. As hermit crabs age and increase in size, they outgrow their existing exoskeletons. Hermit crab molting is broken into […]
What Reptiles Can Live with Hermit Crabs?
At first glance, reptiles and hermit crabs have similar needs in captivity. Both live in a tank or vivarium, require high temperatures to remain comfortable, and rely on a contrast […]
Do Hermit Crabs Get Bored in Captivity?
Hermit crabs are likeliest to grow bored when they live alone. Ideally, the minimum number of hermit crabs to keep in a captive environment is four, but a colony of […]
Do Hermit Crabs Eat Algae? [Food Source + Natural Algae Control]
Many keepers of aquatic pets consider algae a nuisance. Left unchecked, algae can grow and multiply to unmanageable levels, which gives an aquarium a murky, unclean appearance. Hermit crabs are […]