Many stresses are put on new hermies during capture and transportation. The process of transitioning from a natural environment to your tank can cause lethargy, illness, and even death. Post-purchase […]
Hermit Crab Care Guides
How To Make Safe Saltwater for Hermit Crabs
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 […]
Can Snails And Hermit Crabs Live Together?
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 […]
What Plants Can I Put in My Hermit Crab Tank?
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 […]
What Kind of Sand Is Safe for Hermit Crabs?
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 […]
10 Best Things for Hermit Crabs To Climb [DIY Climbing Toys]
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 […]
Finding Shells for Hermit Crabs (with Size Chart + Measurements)
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 […]
How To Clean Hermit Crab 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 […]
Can You Play with Hermit Crabs?
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 […]
Do Hermit Crabs Travel Well?
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. […]
How Much Do Hermit Crabs Cost? (Tank Setup + Monthly Expenses)
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 […]
Can You Release Hermit Crabs At The Beach?
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 […]