As hermit crabs don’t have ears, they detect noise through vibrations. This means that loud, constant sounds can leave hermit crabs confused and disoriented. This doesn’t necessarily mean that hermit […]

Hermit crabs are likeliest to grow bored when they live alone. Ideally, the minimum number of hermit crabs to keep in a captive environment is four, but a colony of […]

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

Hermit crabs are sometimes called false crabs or Anomura, and the likes of the common shore crab are known as true crabs or Brachyura. There are numerous differences between these […]

Hermit crabs are skilled climbers. They use their climbing skills to explore, scavenge for food, and to escape uncomfortable or threatening situations or predators. Hermit crabs use their second and […]

Hermit crabs hide within their shells or by burrowing under the substrate when afraid. If escaping isn’t an option, hermit crabs may choose to nip with their large chelipeds. When […]

Land hermit crabs can be found on beaches with rocky shorelines or structures to hide. Their marine relatives can be found in similar places out at sea on reefs and […]

Hermit crabs are a group of Anomura crustaceans. Despite their close physical resemblance, they’re not true crabs, so they don’t grow their shells. Instead, they scavenge shells from marine gastropods. […]

Hermit crabs are detritivores, an animal that scavenges dead and decaying matter. This animal is sometimes called a decomposer, an organism that breaks down dead matter. The difference is that […]

Hermit crabs have a unique biology, so owners may get confused about the risk factors involved in keeping hermit crabs as pets. Hermit crabs don’t carry any diseases that are […]

Hermit crabs spend their lives within their conches. Aside from occasionally leaving to molt, cool down in extreme temperatures, or upgrade shells, hermit crabs never leave the safety of their […]

Intelligence can be difficult to assess, especially in non-verbal animals with limited body language. So, it’s likely that you’ve wondered if hermit crabs are smart. ‘Intelligent’ may not be the […]