Pineapple (Ananas comosus) has a distinctive appearance and sweet, sharp taste. The sweetness and unmistakable aroma of pineapple appeal to most hermit crabs. Pineapple has no toxic parts. However, the […]

The nutritional value of eggs puts them high on a hermit crab’s list of recommended foods. Eggs bolster the health of hermit crabs with protein, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. Raw […]

Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) provide hermit crabs with water, calcium, antioxidants, and vitamin A. Despite its nutritional value, cucumber lacks the flavor and aroma to entice hermit crabs—the absence of sensory […]

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 animals, eating vegetables, fruit, nuts, meat, and fish. If you supplement a hermit crab’s diet with insects, offer pre-killed and frozen bugs. Insects have various tastes, […]

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