If you vacation in a beachfront resort, you will usually find hermit crabs for sale in gift shops. These hermit crabs will typically have been forced into painted shells. These […]
Hermit Crab Health
Do Hermit Crabs Need Water To Drink?
Before getting hermit crabs, you need to take the time to understand their complex food and hydration requirements. Hermit crabs thrive in tropical conditions, so high temperatures and levels of […]
How Do Hermit Crabs Breathe?
Many new owners complain that their pet hermit crabs are inactive and die almost immediately. This is not because hermit crabs are innately weak or have short life spans. These […]
How To Get Rid of Mites on Hermit Crabs
Any territory occupied by living creatures will attract mites. These tiny arachnids are all around us. Mites are particularly fond of hermit crab enclosures. This is because the warm, dry, […]
Do Hermit Crabs Eyes Grow Back? (Missing + Lost Eyes)
Hermit crabs have the ability to regenerate lost or damaged tissue. They frequently shed limbs, growing replacements when they next molt. However, replacing lost or missing eyes is a more […]
Are Hermit Crabs Legs Supposed To Fall Off?
New owners may be horrified to discover that a pet hermit crab has lost a leg. You may be surprised to learn that this is common as hermit crabs shed […]
How To Tell if a Hermit Crab Is Dead or Molting
Molting is a critical part of the hermit crab life cycle. As hermit crabs grow, they shed their exoskeleton and grow a new, tougher one. This can confuse novice owners. […]
Can Hermit Crabs Get Stuck Upside Down?
Hermit crabs spend more time upside down than many people realize. Hermit crabs can sleep on their back, and they enjoy hanging upside from the roof of a habitat. A […]
Can a Hermit Crab Get Stuck in Its Shell?
Hermit crabs spend most of their time inside shells, enjoying the safety and protection that they provide. All the same, even the most cautious hermit crab should leave its shell […]
Why Did My Hermit Crab Die?
In the wild, there are examples of hermit crabs living for upwards of 40 years. Sadly, in captivity, many hermit crabs fail to survive for longer than a few weeks. […]