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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]