Hermit crabs won’t interact with humans and play in a traditional sense. If you loosen your definition of ‘play,’ you can still have fun with hermit crabs and keep them […]

There are two types of hermit crabs (marine and terrestrial), but they can’t live together. Terrestrial hermit crabs can’t breathe underwater, and aquatic hermit crabs can’t breathe on dry land. […]

Hermit crabs are ectotherms, meaning they don’t generate body heat alone. As tropical animals, hermit crabs are also used to high ambient temperatures. You must provide a comfortable temperature of […]

Finding a good name for a hermit crab is among the most enjoyable parts of introducing a new pet to your home. Hermit crabs won’t respond to their names being […]

Wild hermit crabs traverse terrain while looking for food, which means they’ll encounter soil while scavenging. All hermit crab tanks require a minimum of six inches of substrate for digging […]

Caribbean hermit crabs (Coenobita clypeatus) go by many names, including the soldier crab, the tree crab, and the West Atlantic crab. Perhaps the most common nickname is the purple pincher […]

All captive hermit crabs begin their lives in the wild. This suggests that hermit crabs can live outdoors, but the reality is considerably more complicated. To survive outside, hermit crabs […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 having 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 ones. However, left-behind shells accumulate bacteria and start to smell. To clean hermit […]