Setting up the correct tank enclosure is vital for the survival of pet hermit crabs, as there are significant differences between the breathing abilities of marine and land hermit crabs. […]
Hermit Crab Health
How To Destress A Hermit Crab [A Complete Guide]
Life is stressful for captive hermit crabs, as they’ve been taken far from their wild habitat, kept in unfamiliar conditions, and thrust into life as pets. This isn’t an easy […]
Do Hermit Crabs Poop And Pee? [Answers To Common Questions]
A less desirable part of pet ownership involves cleaning up hermit crab poop and pee (waste.) If you decide to get hermit crabs, you’ll need to remove fecal matter and […]
Why Does My Hermit Crab Look White?
Healthy hermit crab colors should be bright and vibrant. Their exoskeletons are white, but they’re covered in fresh skin, giving them a colorful look. If they turn pale or white, […]
Why Do Hermit Crabs Need Cuttlebone?
Cuttlebone is the hollow shell of the cuttlefish. This may not sound appetizing, but many hermit crabs adore them. Adding this to an aquarium will improve the health and lifestyle […]
How Does A Hermit Crab Molt Its Exoskeleton?
Part of what makes hermit crabs so fascinating is how they molt their exoskeleton, which is a process is integral to a hermit crab’s growth. In fact, the average hermit […]
Why Do Hermit Crabs Make Bubbles? (Brown Bubbling)
Hermit crabs produce brown bubbles due to injury, illness, dehydration, overheating, post-purchase syndrome, dirt in the shell, and loneliness. If your hermit crab has a single grey or black bubble […]
Do Hermit Crabs Have Good Hearing?
Hermit crabs respond to certain noises. In the wild, hermits chirp at each other to scare off rivals. This is done by rubbing their body parts together and against their […]
Can A Hermit Crab Survive A Fall?
Hermit crabs are fragile creatures and must be monitored closely. If one takes a tumble off your table, out of your hand, or from any significant height, it can be […]
Can You Pull A Hermit Crab Out of Its Shell?
Hermit crabs have soft bodies and an exoskeleton that isn’t tough enough to protect them from harm. So, they need to find shells to use as a shield. Since hermit […]
Do Hermit Crabs Change Colors?
Hermit crabs have a range of colors, usually bright and vibrant. It’s likely the color and shade of hermit crabs initially caught your eye. However, it’s concerning if your hermit […]
Is My Hermit Crab Healthy?
Forget anything you may have heard about hermit crabs being easy to care for as they’re delicate with very specific care needs. When keeping hermies in captivity, you must understand […]