Hermit crabs are unlikely to encounter eggs in the wild while scavenging for food. However, their nutritional value makes eggs a good snack or meal for captive hermit crabs. Eggs […]

Cucumber is a term applied to the fruit of the Cucumis sativus plant family. Often erroneously referred to as a vegetable, a traditional garden cucumber is considered a fruit as […]

Hermit crabs have a sweet tooth, so fresh fruit is a popular addition to their diet. Apples are a particular favorite of hermit crabs, provided you pick up a variety […]

Hermit crabs are omnivorous, eating vegetables, fruit, nuts, meat, and fish. If you supplement your hermit crab’s diet with insects, get pre-killed and frozen bugs. Insects provide various tastes, but […]

Sweet tastes and their associated rich scents are extremely enticing to hermit crabs. Strawberries (Fragaria ananassa) are a good source of vitamin A, C, magnesium, potassium, folate, antioxidants, beta carotene, […]

Hermit crabs love sweet tastes, so fruit is often a favored option when offering snacks and treats. Watermelon is mouthwatering to a hermit crab due to its appealing flavor and […]

The leaves and bark of the orange tree are toxic to hermit crabs, and orange peels and citrus are widely used as insect repellents. The good news is that oranges […]

Hermit crabs may refuse to eat or drink due to stress, being fed the same foods, a lack of saltwater (muting their sense of smell), excessive noise, and disturbances. Hermit […]

Hermit crabs are omnivorous and opportunistic scavengers, sustaining themselves on what they can find. In captivity, you can tailor the diet of hermit crabs to ensure all their nutritional needs […]

All fruit is safe for hermit crabs, but many will reject citrus fruit due to its strong scent. You must also ensure that the fruit hasn’t gone rotten and that […]

Fresh, organic vegetables are the cornerstone of a hermit crabs meal plan. Veggies provide hermit crabs with the nutrition they need and appeal to their varied palate. Among the best […]