It’s only natural that you’d want to build a bond with your hermit crab. However, it’s not an easy process, as hermit crabs aren’t hard-wired to trust humans. Instead, it […]
Questions About Hermit Crabs
Do Hermit Crabs Need Sponges?
When creating a habitat for hermit crabs, substrate, hiding places, climbing apparatus, and bathing water are all non-negotiables. However, sponges are an extra that you may wish to add to […]
Where Do Hermit Crabs Get Their Shells?
Hermit crabs aren’t born with shells, so they must be acquired from other animals. Size, durability, scent, and mobility are among the many important criteria that hermit crabs look for […]
What Does Hermit Crab Chirping Mean?
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 […]
Is My Hermit Crab Male Or Female? (Sexing Hermit Crabs)
The first thing we do when getting a hermit crab is to give it a name, so you need to know how to tell if a hermit crab is male […]
Why Are Hermit Crabs’ Claws Different Sizes?
While hermit crabs differ from traditional crabs in most respects, they share one defining characteristic – 10 legs, the foremost of which contain prominent claws or chelipeds. One claw of […]
How To Get a Hermit Crab To Come Out of Its Shell Without Killing It
Hermit crabs got their name due to their reliance on shells. A shell provides essential protection for their soft abdomen, so hermit crabs will only leave their shells when they […]
Can I Keep Hermit Crabs from The Beach?
Beachcombing for shells is fun, but it can come at a cost. The next time you pick up a beautiful shell, it may contain a hermit crab, as they use […]
Do Hermit Crabs Like To Be Handled?
You shouldn’t expect to pet, cuddle or handle your hermit crab every day. If you pick up a new hermit crab immediately after bringing it home, this will be highly […]
Can Hermit Crabs Live with Betta Fish?
Betta fish are territorial fish, engaging in fights to the death with other bettas to protect their territory. Many betta fish are fated to live alone because of this fact. […]
Can Hermit Crabs Fall Out of Their Shells?
Hermit crabs depend on their shells for shelter, hydration, safety, and protecting eggs. Hermit crabs are rarely seen outside their shells. They quickly retreat when they sense danger or want […]
How To Tell If A Hermit Crab Is Pregnant
It’s difficult to tell if a hermit crab is pregnant. Its genitals are hidden in its shell, and hermit crabs only leave their homes for a short time. You can […]