Setting up the correct tank enclosure is vital for the survival of your pet hermit crabs. There are also significant differences between the breathing abilities of marine and land hermit […]

Life is stressful for captive hermit crabs. They’ve been taken far from their wild habitat, kept in unfamiliar conditions, and thrust into life as pets. This isn’t an easy transition, […]

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 it. 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. This process is integral to a hermit crab’s growth. In fact, the average hermit crab will […]

Hermit crabs have some confusing behaviors. Although uncommon, it’s concerning to see your hermit crabs foaming at the mouth. Unfortunately, brown bubbles in hermit crabs are rarely normal or healthy. […]

Hermit crabs don’t have ears, but they still respond to certain noises. In the wild, hermits chirp at each other to scare off rivals. This is done by rubbing their […]

Hermit crabs are gentle, non-aggressive pets that are super-friendly to kids and adults alike. They can be held and played with or made to explore obstacle courses on your kitchen […]

Hermit crabs have soft bodies and an exoskeleton that isn’t tough enough to protect them from getting hurt. Because of this, they need to search for shells that they can […]

Hermit crabs can be 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 crabs make entertaining, rewarding pets. Forget anything you may have heard about hermit crabs being easy to care for as they are delicate with very specific care needs. When […]