At first glance, reptiles and hermit crabs have similar needs in captivity. Both live in a tank or vivarium, require high temperatures to remain comfortable, and rely on a contrast […]
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Do Hermit Crabs Get Bored in Captivity?
Hermit crabs are likeliest to grow bored when they live alone. Ideally, the minimum number of hermit crabs to keep in a captive environment is four, but a colony of […]
Do Hermit Crabs Eat Algae? (Food + Natural Algae Control)
Many keepers of aquatic pets consider algae a nuisance. Left unchecked, algae can grow and multiply to unmanageable levels, which gives an aquarium a murky, unclean appearance. Hermit crabs are […]
Do Hermit Crabs Lay Eggs or Give Live Birth?
The reproductive method of hermit crabs involves laying eggs, not giving birth to live young. After two hermit crabs mate, the female can carry up to 50,000 eggs. She carries […]
Can You Feed Hermit Crabs Grapes?
While considered a berry by botanists, grapes are officially classified as a fruit. Grapes are grown on the vine of the Vitis plant and can be found worldwide. The sweetness […]
Why Won’t My Hermit Crab Change Shells?
Shells are a vital component of a hermit crab’s identity and appearance. These shells will be traded and upgraded periodically, typically when a hermit crab molts and grows in size. […]