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 […]
Hermit Crab Care Guides
What Are The Different Types of Pet Hermit Crabs?
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. […]
How To Keep Hermit Crabs Warm During The Winter
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 […]
Pet Hermit Crab Names [100+ Boy, Girl, Unisex + Pair Names]
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 […]
Can You Use Soil for Hermit Crabs? [Breathing + Safe Tunneling]
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 […]
Purple Pincher Hermit Crab Care Guide [Tank Setup + Diet Plan]
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 […]
Can You Keep Hermit Crabs Outside? [Safety Precautions]
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 […]
What’s The Best Way To Clean a Hermit Crab Tank?
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 […]
What Reptiles Can Live with Hermit Crabs?
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 […]
What Do Hermit Crabs Need to Survive As Pets?
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 […]
How Do I Get My Hermit Crab To Like Me?
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 […]
How To Clean Hermit Crab Shells [Equipment + Cleaning Process]
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 […]