Land hermit crabs can be found on beaches with rocky shorelines or structures to hide. Their marine relatives can be found in similar places out at sea on reefs and […]
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Why Do Hermit Crabs Need Shells?
Hermit crabs are a group of Anomura crustaceans. Despite their close physical resemblance, they’re not true crabs, so they don’t grow their shells. Instead, they scavenge shells from marine gastropods. […]
How To Clean Hermit Crab Shells (Equipment + Cleaning Process)
Hermit crabs go through various shells as they grow, leaving behind their old ones to inhabit the new ones. However, left-behind shells accumulate bacteria and start to smell. You need […]
Are Hermit Crabs Decomposers?
Hermit crabs are detritivores, an animal that scavenges dead and decaying matter. This animal is sometimes called a decomposer, an organism that breaks down dead matter. The difference is that […]
Finding Shells for Hermit Crabs (with Size Chart + Measurements)
Hermit crab shells can be bought from pet stores, craft stores, and online retailers. Alternatively, you can forage for shells on the beach, but they must be cleaned first. No […]
Can Hermit Crabs Make You Sick?
All owners want to understand the risk factors of keeping hermit crabs as pets. The good news is that hermit crabs don’t carry transmissible illnesses or zoonotic diseases. However, hermit […]