Wild hermit crabs drink water daily, so give them the same opportunity in captivity. If hermit crabs don’t drink, they grow dehydrated and their gills dry, leading to breathing difficulties […]
Hermit Crab Health
Are Painted Shells Bad for Hermit Crabs?
Gift shops on the beach sell hermit crabs in brightly painted shells to appeal to young children. Never buy decorated shells or paint the shells of hermit crabs. Even if […]
How Do Hermit Crabs Breathe? (Lungs vs. Gills)
Hermit crabs, including land-based crustaceans, breathe through gills, which must be kept moist. Terrestrial hermit crabs also have an adaptation called the branchiostegal lung. Land hermit crabs must live in […]
Why Do Hermit Crabs Lose Claws? (Lost Big Claw or Both Claws)
Hermit crabs often shed limbs, most often the rear legs. Hermit crabs can also shed claws by choice, injury, illness, or accident. Unfortunately, losing a claw is more significant than […]
How To Get Rid of Mites on Hermit Crabs Safely
Mites can infest a hermit crab’s skin, eyes, and antennae. The only way to kill mites attached to a hermit crab is by bathing in saline water and deep cleaning […]
Can Hermit Crabs Get Stuck Upside Down?
Hermit crabs prefer to keep all ten legs on a solid surface unless climbing. There will be occasions when a hermit crab willingly lies on its back, but this will […]