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Hermit crabs need a substrate, they dig and bury themselves here for protection and hid themselves there during daytime since they are nocturnal creatures. Think of the substrate as their “lazy boy” couch. They like to “chill” there during the day since like as mentioned earlier they are nocturnal. And in the wild they go … Read more
Wild hermit crabs prefer to eat a variety of food, especially in a span of 24 hours. In the wild, they will eat that ranges from: plants, fruits, leftover food, small creatures and insects. If you choose to provide your hermit crabs with insects as food, you should get the ones that are already frozen … Read more
A hermit crab who constantly changes back and forth between shells when it’s not molting can be a concern as a hermit crab owner. In this article, we will be discussing what are reasons or factors why your hermit crab keeps changing its shells. It’s looking for the ‘Right Shell’ This is pretty common for … Read more
Hermit crabs are low-maintenance pets which are highly advisable for families that are often busy or if you have kids and want them to start learning to take care of pets. That said, you might be wondering what other animals are safe to be your hermit crab as a companion. Note that just because your … Read more
Your hermit crab’s terrarium or tank needs to be cleaned regularly. Whether its dry or wet. Hermit crabs can get sick in unsanitary conditions. So when should you clean their habitat? Usually it should every 2-3 days, depending also on how many hermit crabs you’re taking care of and how much uneaten food is left … Read more
Owning a hermit crab is not as simple as some may people think. Just because you already have them in a terrarium or a fish bowl then that’s it. Well, it’s not, hermit crabs need to be active as well just like dogs and once you’re noticing that your hermit crabs are becoming lethargic then … Read more
Molting is very important and your hermit crabs can be very sensitive while they undergo molting. According to statistics, in the wild most of hermit crabs deaths are related to unsuccessful molting. And in captivity, it can get a lot worse since most hermit crab owners can’t tell if their hermit crabs are molting or … 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 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