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 beautiful shell, it may contain a hermit crab because they use shells […]
Can Hermit Crabs Share A Shell?
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 […]
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 most vulnerable. A shell offers protection for hermit crabs’ soft bodies. Hermit crabs hang onto their shells with hook-shaped tails until they feel […]
What Does Hermit Crab Chirping Mean (Stridulation)
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 […]