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 […]
Questions About Hermit Crabs
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 […]