Hermit crabs are oviparous animals, which means they carry eggs that hatch after being laid. This means that hermit crabs become gravid, not pregnant. Gravid hermit crabs have an egg […]

Beachcombing for shells is fun, but there can be hidden surprises. The next time you pick up a beautiful shell, it may contain a hermit crab because they use shells […]

Despite their name, hermit crabs are social animals that live in groups of over 100 in the wild. The name ‘hermit crab’ came about because they seek out shells that […]

Hermit crabs hide within their shells or burrow under the substrate when afraid. They may also nip you with their large chelipeds when escape isn’t possible. When first brought home, […]

Hermit crabs hide in their shells when most vulnerable. A shell offers protection for hermit crabs’ soft bodies. Hermit crabs hang onto their shells with hook-shaped tails until they feel […]

While few animals are truly silent, hermit crabs are close. The noise made by hermit crabs is called stridulation, which is a cross between a chirping cricket and a croaking […]