Beachcombing for shells is fun, but there can be hidden surprises. The next time you pick up a shell, it may contain a hermit crab because they use shells on […]
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What Is Shell Rot in Hermit Crabs? (Is There A Cure?)
Shell rot is a disease associated with marine hermit crabs that rarely impacts captive animals. Despite the name, shell rot has nothing to do with the hermit crab’s shell. It […]
Why Is My Hermit Crab Just Sitting There? (Not Moving)
Something may be amiss if a hermit crab remains still, not moving. Hermit crabs are nocturnal animals, so you won’t see them moving before sunset. Even then, a hermit crab […]
Hermit Crab Shell Evacuation (Why It Happens + What To Do)
Hermit crabs need shells to survive in the wild and captivity. No hermit crab will retain the same shell for life, as they must upgrade to larger shells as their […]
Can Hermit Crabs Share A Shell?
Usually, hermit crabs have separate shells. A shell is pivotal to survival, protecting hermit crabs from dangerous predators, like birds, and drying out in the sun’s UV rays. Occasionally, two […]
Is My Hermit Crab Scared?
Hermit crabs hide within their shells or burrow under the substrate when afraid. They may also nip you with their large chelipeds when escape isn’t possible. When first brought home, […]