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 […]

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 […]

Hermit crabs need shells to survive in the wild and captivity. No hermit crab will retain the same shell for life, as they must upgrade to larger shells as their […]

If you’re thinking of keeping hermit crabs as pets, you must be prepared for the possibility of getting pinched occasionally. This is most likely to happen when hermit crabs are […]

Unprotected and carefree hermit crabs would be easy pickings for other wildlife. However, hermit crabs are survivors, employing defensive tactics to avoid becoming a meal for a predatory animal. Hermit […]

Hermit crabs are nocturnal animals that sleep for 6 to 8 hours during daylight hours. However, they may sleep longer during the summer to avoid light and heat. Multiple hermit […]