Caribbean hermit crabs (Coenobita clypeatus) go by many names, including the soldier crab, the tree crab, and the West Atlantic crab. Perhaps the most common nickname is the purple pincher […]
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10 Small Pets That Don’t Make a Lot of Noise
Pets are so wonderful that nearly half of all households own one. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to own a pet, especially if you live in an apartment. That said, […]
Are Hermit Crabs Legs Supposed To Fall Off? [Loss + Regrowth]
You may find lost limbs lying on the tank’s substrate. Unfortunately, hermit crabs willfully shed legs, and even chelipeds, with some regularity. These limbs shouldn’t “fall off” but can be […]
How Do Hermit Crabs Walk? [Back And Forwards vs. Side-To-Side]
Hermit crabs are different from regular crabs – they’re closer to insects in terms of the way they move. While most true crabs have stiff joints that encourage side-to-side movements, […]
Do Hermit Crabs Eyes Grow Back? (Missing + Lost Eyes)
Hermit crabs regenerate lost tissue when they molt their exoskeletons, which happens when hermit crabs regrow legs, chelipeds (claws), and eyes that have been shed, damaged, or severed. Hermit crabs’ […]
Why Do Hermit Crabs Attack Each Other? [6 Common Causes]
Hermit crabs are social animals in the wild, living in substantial colonies, and they like to replicate this arrangement in captivity. This means they usually get along with each other. […]
Do Hermit Crabs Like Music? [6 Different Genres of Music]
As hermit crabs don’t have ears, they detect noise through vibrations. This means that loud, constant sounds can leave hermit crabs confused and disoriented. This doesn’t necessarily mean that hermit […]
10 Hermit Crabs Behavior Characteristics (with Meanings)
Hermit crabs display many interesting behaviors, each denoting how they feel. These convey certain emotions, such as excitement, curiosity, happiness, defensiveness, anger, and stress. Hermit crabs are nocturnal animals, so […]
Can You Keep Hermit Crabs Outside? [Safety Precautions]
All captive hermit crabs begin their lives in the wild. This suggests that hermit crabs can live outdoors, but the reality is considerably more complicated. To survive outside, hermit crabs […]
What’s The Best Way To Clean a Hermit Crab Tank?
A hermit crab enclosure should be spot-cleaned daily, removing fecal waste or uneaten food. A slightly more thorough clean should occur around once a week, with a full deep clean […]
How Do Hermit Crabs Socialize? [Communication + Interaction]
Hermit crabs live in large colonies in the wild and prefer to replicate this in captivity over living alone. This means that hermit crabs communicate among themselves. Hermit crabs verbalize […]
How Does A Hermit Crab Molt Its Exoskeleton?
Molting is an essential part of any hermit crab’s life cycle. As hermit crabs age and increase in size, they outgrow their existing exoskeletons. Hermit crab molting is broken into […]