Hermit crabs aren’t natural travelers. Given a choice, hermit crabs would never leave the beach, so you need to think long and hard before subjecting them to a long, bumpy, […]
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What Does Hermit Crab Chirping Mean (Stridulation)
Hermit crabs can stridulate, which is described as a cross between a chirping cricket and a croaking frog. If you were holding the hermit crab at the time, you’d likely […]
Do Hermit Crabs Have Good Hearing?
Hermit crabs chirp to ward off rivals by rubbing their body parts together or against their shells to make a sound. Also, hermit crabs vibrate within their shells as a […]
Can A Hermit Crab Survive A Fall? (Impact of Drops)
Hermit crabs are vulnerable animals that can be severely injured or die instantly from a fall. If a hermit crab falls off the table or out of your hands onto […]
Are Any Species of Hermit Crabs Endangered?
Hermit crabs are vital in the world’s intricate coastal and land-based ecosystems. Crustaceans face an uncertain future because species like the coconut crab (also called the robber crab or palm […]
Do Hermit Crabs Know When They’ve Eaten Enough Food?
Hermit crabs’ feeding habits are motivated by their sense of smell and need for nutritious food. As hermit crabs are opportunistic feeders, they lack the cognitive awareness to recognize when […]