There are two types of hermit crabs (marine and terrestrial), but they can’t live together. Terrestrial hermit crabs can’t breathe underwater, and aquatic hermit crabs can’t breathe on dry land. […]
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How Do Hermit Crabs Breathe? (Lungs vs. Gills)
Hermit crabs, including land-based crustaceans, breathe through gills, which must be kept moist. Terrestrial hermit crabs also have an adaptation called the branchiostegal lung. Land hermit crabs must live in […]
Why Do Hermit Crabs Lose Claws? (Lost Big Claw or Both Claws)
Hermit crabs often shed limbs, most often the rear legs. Hermit crabs can also shed claws by choice, injury, illness, or accident. Unfortunately, losing a claw is more significant than […]
How To Keep Hermit Crabs Warm During The Winter
Hermit crabs are ectotherms, meaning they don’t generate body heat. As tropical animals, hermit crabs are also used to high ambient temperatures. You must provide a comfortable temperature of 72 […]
How To Get Rid of Mites on Hermit Crabs Safely
Mites can infest a hermit crab’s skin, eyes, and antennae. The only way to kill mites attached to a hermit crab is by bathing in saline water and deep cleaning […]
17 Fun And Interesting Facts About Hermit Crabs
Hermit crabs are decapod crustaceans that belong to the superfamily Paguroidea. Scientists have identified more than 1,100 types of hermit crabs, most of which are ocean-based. While unconventional pets for […]