Hermit crabs spend their lives within a shell. Aside from leaving temporarily to molt or upgrade to a bigger shell, hermits will never exit their homes. That can leave you […]
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10 Best Things for Hermit Crabs To Climb [DIY Climbing Toys]
Unlike other pets, hermit crabs don’t go for walks or play with bell toys. Nonetheless, these crustaceans need to get exercise and enrichment within their tank. If you’re looking for […]
Do Hermit Crabs Have Good Hearing?
Hermit crabs don’t have ears, but they still respond to certain noises. In the wild, hermits chirp at each other to scare off rivals. This is done by rubbing their […]
Can A Hermit Crab Survive A Fall?
Hermit crabs are gentle, non-aggressive pets that are super-friendly to kids and adults alike. They can be held and played with or made to explore obstacle courses on your kitchen […]
Can Hermit Crabs Make You Sick?
Hermit crabs have a unique biology. Because of this, owners may get confused about the risk factors involved in keeping hermit crabs as pets. That’s especially true because almost all […]
Finding Shells for Hermit Crabs (with Size Chart + Measurements)
Hermit crab shells can be bought from pet stores, craft stores, and online retailers. You can also forage for shells at the beach. No matter where you get your shells […]
Do Hermit Crabs Eat Strawberries?
Hermit crabs can eat plant matter. Hailing from tropical areas, hermies occasionally find brightly colored fruit. However, strawberries don’t grow on beaches, and hermit crabs never encounter them in the […]
Can Hermit Crabs Eat Oranges?
As a hermit crab owner, you may have heard that oranges are dangerous. After all, the leaves and bark of the orange tree are toxic to hermit crabs. Orange peels […]
How To Clean Hermit Crab Shells
Hermit crabs go through multiple shells as they grow, leaving behind old ones to inhabit the new. However, these leftover shells can accumulate dirt and bacteria. To make sure hermit […]
Can Hermit Crabs Eat Rice?
Hermits don’t eat rice in the wild, so it’s natural to think it’s unsuitable for their diet. Worse still, there are horror stories of birds exploding from eating rice. You […]
Can Hermit Crabs Eat Tuna Fish?
The foods that hermit crabs uncover at the beach are completely different from what you might find in the kitchen. That may make you wonder if hermit crabs are allowed […]
Can You Pull A Hermit Crab Out of Its Shell?
Hermit crabs have soft bodies and an exoskeleton that isn’t tough enough to protect them from getting hurt. Because of this, they need to search for shells that they can […]