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Hermit crabs are not like your typical cat and dog that likes to be pet or even cuddled. And as a hermit crab owner, you shouldn’t pet or even handle them as frequently as possible. If you just brought a hermit crab home, you’re not supposed to pick it up so much since it causes … Read more
Hermit crabs might look like simple creatures and pet due to their size, but the truth is they are quite complex and you need to take the time to understand their food and hydration requirements. They thrive in tropical climates hence their need for high temperatures and humidity levels are a must when you’re taking … Read more
In case you didn’t know, both hermit crabs and snails have similar habitats when they are in the wild. And on that note, you might be wondering if it’s possible to take care of them in the same enclosure? Well to answer that question, yes you can do that, but you must ensure that you … Read more
When you read or see about hermit crabs you always think of the tiny and cute critters that crawls around the beaches and eat peacefully with their little claws. But don’t be mistaken, there is a hermit crab species that are HUGE. By huge, we mean huge that can eat big animals. Scary right? Meet … Read more
‘Right Handed’ Hermit Crabs Did you know that the main difference between hermit crabs and their ‘real crab’ cousins is their pincers? Some species of crabs have roughly equally sized pincers which makes them ambidextrous. In the case of hermit crabs, their right pincers are bigger compared to their left pincers which makes them ‘right … Read more
Hermit crabs are not your typical household pets, but they are cute and can be quite entertaining pets for you and even for your kids if you’re a parent. They are often mistaken as “easy” pets due to their size, but in reality they require so much care and maintenance. And these efforts will prolong … Read more
Did you know that with proper care, hermit crabs can live up to 20-30 years? That’s a very long time to have a pet! They might be small animals and people tend to mistake them for an “easy pet”, but the truth is they require so much maintenance. And little did you know that something … Read more
Hermit crabs will eat anything they got their claws on in the wild. They are not hard to feed since they are omnivores which means they eat both meat and plant in the wild. But it’s a different story of course when you have them as pets, you can’t always provide them with the food … Read more
Hermit crabs can make great pets. They are much lower-maintenance than a cat or a dog and, unlike a fish, you can play with them and don’t need to worry about things like the pH level of the water. Once the initial setup is out of the way, hermit crabs are cheap to look after, … Read more
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