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 shell, it may contain a hermit crab because they use shells on […]

Usually, hermit crabs have separate shells. A shell is pivotal to hermit crabs’ survival, protecting them from dangerous predators (like birds) and drying out in the sun’s UV rays. Occasionally, […]

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 feeling vulnerable. A shell offers protection for their soft bodies. They hang onto their shells with hook-shaped tails until they feel safe. Offering […]

Hermit crabs can stridulate, which is described as a cross between a chirping cricket and a croaking frog. If you were holding the hermit crab at the time, you’d likely […]