Hermit crabs produce brown bubbles due to injury, illness, dehydration, overheating, post-purchase syndrome, dirt in the shell, and social isolation. If a hermit crab has a single grey or black […]

Healthy hermit crab colors should be bright and vibrant. Their exoskeletons are white, but hermit crabs are covered by skin, giving them a colorful appearance. A health or environmental issue […]

It’s often difficult to tell whether a hermit crab is dead or molting, so even experienced owners can have trouble determining the difference. Hermit crabs usually show signs of getting […]

Hermit crabs spend most of their time inside their shells, benefitting from their protection. All the same, even the most cautious hermit crabs should leave their shell occasionally. Not doing […]

Setting up the right tank setup 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 crabs can be found in a range of bright and vibrant colors. In fact, it’s likely their shade of color that initially caught your eye. However, it’s concerning when […]

There are examples of hermit crabs living for upward of 40 years in the wild. Sadly, many hermit crabs fail to survive for more than a few weeks in captivity. […]

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 […]

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. Avoid putting new 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 […]

If you vacation at a beachfront resort, you’ll usually find hermit crabs for sale in gift shops. These hermit crabs will have been forced into painted shells. These decorative shells […]

Before getting hermit crabs, you need to understand their complex food and hydration requirements. Hermit crabs thrive in tropical conditions, so high temperatures and levels of humidity are a must. […]