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 Crab Care Guides
Do You Need a Light for Hermit Crabs?
Hermit crabs aren’t accustomed to lamps and artificial light sources. Too much light can be stressful. Pet hermit crabs require an appropriate balance between light and darkness. Hermit crabs need […]
10 Best Things for Hermit Crabs To Climb [DIY Climbing Toys]
If you’re looking for hermit crab toys, the best options are climbing-based. Wild hermit crabs scuttle over rocks, driftwood, and plant life to explore their world. You can replicate that […]
Why Do Hermit Crabs Need Humidity?
It’s estimated that there are somewhere between 800 and 1000 different species of hermit crabs worldwide. The different species are broken down into two types – land and marine. The […]
Can You Release Hermit Crabs At The Beach?
You may find yourself unable to care for hermit crabs for various reasons. Given that most hermit crabs are sourced from the wild and aren’t born in captivity, this can […]
What Plants Can I Put in My Hermit Crab Tank?
To beautify a herm crab tank, you can add substrate, little houses, ramps, and plants. Choosing plants will improve the tank’s visual appeal and make hermit crabs feel at home. […]
17 Types of Safe Wood for Hermit Crab Tanks
Hermit crabs often encounter wood when exploring the wild. As explained by the Journal of Crustacean Biology, hermit crabs frequently climb trees, which means the presence of wood in a […]
How To Make Safe Saltwater for Hermit Crabs
Hermit crabs are born in saltwater surroundings, and even terrestrial hermit crabs start life as aquatic zoea evolves into crustaceans. So, all captive hermit crabs need saltwater. To prepare saltwater […]
What Kind of Sand Is Safe for Hermit Crabs?
A tank’s substrate is important to hermit crabs. After all, your pet hermit crabs will spend most of their time on sand or burrowed within it. The bedding must be […]
Post-Purchase Stress (PPS) And New Hermit Crab Behavior
Post-Purchase Stress in hermit crabs is an extreme reaction to being moved from nature to an unfamiliar living environment. Being transferred from their natural environment, transported significant distances, and placed […]