Hermit crabs have a reputation for being low-maintenance pets that are ideal for children and beginners alike, but that’s not the case. The reality is that hermit crabs struggle with […]

Part of the joy of owning a pet is forging a bond of love. You’ll need to be realistic about how much affection hermit crabs can show you, but they […]

Hermit crabs go through various shells as they grow, leaving behind old ones to inhabit the new. However, left-behind shells accumulate bacteria and start to smell. To clean hermit crab […]

Hermit crabs’ shells can be bought from pet stores, craft stores, and online retailers. You can even forage for shells at the beach, but they’ll need to be cleaned first. […]

Wild hermit crabs usually claim shells that sea snails initially occupied. These marine animals vary significantly in size and shape, much like hermit crabs. Unlike land snail shells, which are […]

Hermit crabs rarely leave their tank, so you need to think long and hard before subjecting hermit crabs to a stressful journey. Hermit crabs aren’t natural travelers. Given a choice, […]

Hermit crabs are often considered land animals, but just 1 in 7 hermit crab genera is terrestrial. Many species live in the ocean, so marine hermit crabs must live underwater […]

Hermit crabs are nocturnal animals, which allows them to avoid exposure to the sun. Overheating is an ever-present risk for hermit crabs, so the tank’s temperature must be monitored. A […]

Hermit crabs and snails have similar habitats in the wild. As a result, you may be wondering whether you can keep them as pets in the same enclosure. Snails and […]

A study by Animal Cognition showed how hermit crabs could escape from their tanks by switching to a smaller shell that allowed them to climb and squeeze through the opening […]

Hermit crabs aren’t accustomed to lamps and artificial light sources. In fact, too much light can be stressful. Pet hermit crabs require an appropriate balance between light and darkness. Hermit […]

If you’re looking for hermit crab toys, the best options are all climbing-based. Wild hermit crabs scuttle over rocks, driftwood, and plant life to explore their world. You can replicate […]