One of the most striking physical features of hermit crabs is their eyes. Invariably bright and round, the eyes are unmistakable. However, the size and prominence of the eyes don’t […]

Building a bond with a pet hermit crab is difficult because they’re hardwired to distrust the unknown. This means it’ll take time and patience before a hermit crab feels comfortable […]

Hermit crabs aren’t born with shells, so they must be acquired from other animals. Size, durability, scent, and mobility are among the many criteria that hermit crabs seek in a […]

The first thing we do when getting a pet is to give it a name, so you need to know how to tell if a hermit crab is male or […]

While hermit crabs differ from true crabs in certain ways, they share one defining characteristic. They have 10 legs, the foremost of which contain prominent claws or chelipeds. One of […]