Hermit crabs are born in saltwater surroundings. Even terrestrial crabs start life as aquatic zoea evolve into crustaceans. All captive hermit crabs need saltwater, so you need to find out […]

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

A hermit crabs tank is part of their appeal. To beautify the aesthetic, you can decorate it with a substrate, little houses, and plants. Choosing plants will improve the tank’s […]

A tank’s substrate is important to hermit crabs. After all, your pets will spend the bulk of their time on sand or burrowed within it. The type of bedding you […]

Unlike other pets, hermit crabs don’t go for walks or play with bell toys. Nonetheless, these crustaceans need to get exercise and enrichment within their tank. If you’re looking for […]

Hermit crab shells can be bought from pet stores, craft stores, and online retailers. You can also forage for shells at the beach. No matter where you get your shells […]

Hermit crabs go through multiple shells as they grow, leaving behind old ones to inhabit the new. However, these leftover shells can accumulate dirt and bacteria. To make sure hermit […]

Hermit crabs aren’t like cats and dogs, but you can still play with them. You just need to loosen your definition of ‘play.’ Your job is to create opportunities for […]

Hermit crabs rarely leave their tank. This means that you need to think long and hard before subjecting hermit crabs to a stressful journey. Hermit crabs are not natural travelers. […]

You’ll need to provide a 5-20 gallon tank with 3-4 inches of substrate and carefully maintain its humidity levels. Hermit crabs also need a variety of shells to choose from […]

You may find yourself unable to care for your hermit crabs. Many hermies are sourced directly from the wild and aren’t born in captivity. That can make the beach seem […]

Hermit crabs are not accustomed to lamps and artificial light sources. In fact, too much light can be stressful. Like all animals, pet hermit crabs require an appropriate balance of […]