Caribbean hermit crabs (Coenobita clypeatus) go by many names, including the soldier crab, the tree crab, and the West Atlantic crab. The most common nickname is the purple pincher due […]
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Pet ownership isn’t always easy, especially if you live in an apartment or rent a home with a no-pets policy. The good news is some pets are small and quiet, […]
Are Hermit Crabs Legs Supposed To Fall Off? (Loss + Regrowth)
You may find lost limbs lying on the tank’s substrate. Hermit crabs may shed their legs, and even chelipeds, with regularity. These limbs shouldn’t “fall off” but can be severed. […]
How Do Hermit Crabs Walk? (Back And Forwards vs. Side-To-Side)
Hermit crabs are different from true crabs. While most crabs have stiff joints that encourage side-to-side movements, hermit crabs crawl forward and backward using their 6 pereopods (legs). Hermit crabs […]
Do Hermit Crabs Eyes Grow Back? (Missing + Lost Eyes)
Hermit crabs regenerate lost tissue when they molt their exoskeletons, which happens when they regrow legs, chelipeds (claws), and eyes that have been shed, damaged, or severed. Hermit crabs’ eye […]
Why Do Hermit Crabs Attack Each Other?
Hermit crabs are social, hierarchical animals that live in large colonies. Of course, they’ll want to replicate this arrangement in captivity, as they usually get along well with each other. […]