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Hermit crabs are not your usual household pets, they don’t cuddle like dogs do and you can’t pet them like you can with cats. But that said, that doesn’t necessarily mean they can’t be an awesome pet since they are unique creatures with a variety of personalities. Getting a hermit crab for your child may … Read more
Hermit crabs are not your usual household pets such as cats and dogs. They are nocturnal creatures and will rather be inactive during the day, which means it sleeps more and moves very little. And to check on them during the day it will require some little nudge to wake them up. Don’t rush on … Read more
If you love your hermit crab so much, chances are you will be spoiling them with yummy food. Forget those generic hermit crab foods that you can buy in pet stores! You’re not just going to spoil them with food but also give them healthy and toxic free alternatives! Note that in spoiling them, you … Read more
So here’s a fun fact for you, despite being named as “Hermit Crabs” these creatures are not really loners or don’t leave in solitude. In fact they love socializing with other hermit crabs especially in the wild, so as you can imagine they are really used to having other hermit crabs around. Socializing is Essential … Read more
Did you know that your hermit crab accounts for one-fourth of the crustacean species in the sea? And you can usually find them hanging out in rocky, tropical and sandy areas. The small critters feed on plankton, small shrimps, and even small fishes. Their sizes also range from 2 to 6 inches but did you … Read more
Telling between your pet cat and its bigger and wild cousin – the tiger is really easy. But it’s a whole different story when it comes to your hermit crabs since they all look alike. Misconceptions About “Domestic” Hermit Crabs In reality, there are none, they are not like cats and dogs. All hermit crabs … Read more
All pets have facts & myths and that doesn’t exclude Hermit Crabs. In fact, they are the most misunderstood in the pet scene and often referred to as easy to care for and worse “throwaway” pets. But in reality hermit crabs require just as much effort just like cats and dogs. They need as much … Read more
If you are new to hermit crabs, it’s important to remember that they mostly shelter in borrowed shells. Yes, you read that right, borrowed from other creatures. And these shells protect their soft abdomen and also regulate the moisture within their shells which plays a huge role for their gills for breathing. Not all Hermit … Read more
The Best Marine Hermit Crabs for Your Reef Tanks If you’re thinking of taking care of hermit crabs, it’s important to note that not all of them are considered reef tank-safe. There are actually hermit crabs known for their destructive behavior to corals and they even feast on other fishes. But don’t worry there are … Read more
So what does shell evacuation exactly mean? It basically means your hermit crab needs to change its shell/housing and its exoskeleton in order for it to fit their growing body size. It also means that it will find a more sustainable shell. Important to remember as well that not all hermit crabs who evacuate their … Read more