Animal cognition is a truly fascinating subject. Many household pets have been subjected to neurological tests to assess their thinking prowess and memory. It may surprise you to learn that […]

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

As hermit crabs are marine animals, it is often assumed they are strong swimmers. Despite having gills, and in many cases living underwater, hermit crabs are not natural swimmers. Marine […]

All hermit crabs are born in the ocean. The majority of them remain living underwater for life. Some breeds evolve to live on land, and these account for many of […]

When considering a pet, the noise an animal makes is a major consideration. Noisy pets can disturb sleep at night, annoy neighbors and attract unwelcome attention from landlords. Silent pets […]

Unlike most crabs, hermit crabs do not scuttle sideways. Instead, they lift their bodies and propel themselves in a straight line. This is because hermit crabs have different anatomy to […]

When creating a habitat for hermit crabs, a thick layer of substrate, hiding places, climbing apparatus, and bathing water are all non-negotiables. However, sponges are an extra that you may […]

Hermit crabs do not have ears as part of their anatomy. This does not mean that hermit crabs are deaf. Like all crustaceans, hermit crabs pick up on acoustics through […]

As hermit crabs are not born with shells, they must be acquired from other animals. Size, durability, scent, and mobility are among the many important criteria that hermit crabs look […]

In many respects, hermit crabs and turtles are similar animals. Both can be aquatic or terrestrial. Both live in aquariums. Both can make good pets. Unfortunately, co-housing turtles and hermit […]

People assume that hermit crabs live short lives. While pet hermit crabs that were bought at seafront shops rarely live longer than a few weeks, this is not the natural […]