Cuttlebone (also called cuttlefish bone) is an oval-shaped skeleton of the cuttlefish, a marine cephalopod. When a cuttlefish dies, its skeleton floats to the ocean’s surface, often washing up on […]

The skin of hermit crabs gives them a colorful appearance, even though their exoskeletons are white. If hermit crabs become pale or white, it’s likely due to diet, health, or […]

Hermit crabs are often mistaken for being dead when molting their exoskeletons. During the second phase of the molting process, hermit crabs appear lifeless. Aside from the tip of the […]

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 […]

Hermit crabs have various bright and vibrant shades, but their colors can suddenly change. Hermit crabs fade in color, usually to an ashen gray, ahead of molting. Also, poor nutrition […]

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