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 […]

Your hermit crabs might be picky about their food. One day they might enjoy a certain food, and the next, they might ignore it entirely. So, you can’t get one […]

Hermit crabs will eat almost any greenery that you put in their tank. So, you may wonder if your hermies will enjoy eating dandelions. All parts of the dandelion are […]

Blueberries are full of antioxidants, immune system boosters, and vitamins. Since hermit crabs are omnivores, their digestion is well-suited to gleaning nutrients from this flavorful fruit. The sweet flavor is […]

Fresh carrots are at the top of many recommended feeding lists. Owners can’t go wrong with giving this bright orange vegetable to their hermit crabs. Carrots are among the healthiest […]

Bananas are among the most popular fruits in the world. This begs the question: are bananas safe for hermit crabs? The answer is a rousing yes, with the usual caveats […]

Although hermit crabs are natural scavengers, many human foods meet their nutritional needs. The good news is that oats are healthy for hermit crabs to eat. Hermit crabs enjoy the […]