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 […]
Questions About Hermit Crabs
Can I Keep Hermit Crabs from The Beach?
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 […]
Can Hermit Crabs Share A Shell?
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, […]
Is My Hermit Crab Scared?
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, […]
How To Get a Hermit Crab To Come Out of Its Shell Without Killing It
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 […]
What Does Hermit Crab Chirping Mean (Stridulation)
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 […]