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Hermit Crabs aren’t picky when it comes to what they eat in the wild which includes fruits and veggies. But knowing what fruit to give it is the key for its health and longevity. What Do Hermit Crabs Generally Eat? As mentioned above, Hermit Crabs eat a variety of food which includes fruits, vegetables, small … Read more
Did you know that hermit crabs have many different species? But only a few of them are sold commercially as pets. This guide will feature the common land hermit crab species, from the common ones to rare ones sold in pet stores. Two of the most common species of hermit crabs are the following: Caribbean … Read more
Looking and interested in taking care of exotic pets? Then hermit crabs might just the one you’re looking to take care of. They are small and don’t require that much space compared to cats and dogs. But they are not as sociable to human beings compared to other household pets. There two types of hermit … Read more
It’s time for a little science with your Pet Hermit Crab. And we will be talking about their very interesting life cycle. Whenever a male hermit crab mates with a female one, it will lay a thousand eggs and these female hermit crabs will hold onto their left side of the abdomen. Female hermit crabs … Read more
If you’re planning to get a hermit crab as a pet or you’re just new to the hermit crab care space then this article might be interesting for you and informative too! A Brief Background So a little background, Hermit crabs are crustaceans. And what are Crustaceans? They are a class of creatures with segmented … Read more
You may think that having Hermit Crabs as pets is unusual, but they are really an interesting species and also easy to care and maintain. Hermit Crabs are active and curious in nature. Their personalities are quite recognizable, their unique characteristics and being low maintenance set them apart from other household pets. Unlike common crabs, … Read more
Hermit crabs as we know are quite fascinating little creatures that we didn’t know have a lot of surprises. They are crustaceans which also include crabs, shrimps, and starfish and they belong to the superfamily of Paguroidea. And did you know that there are 7 different families and around 1100 species of hermit crabs that … Read more
But first, What is Molting? Molting basically means the process of which your hermit crab grows. It also involves the process of shedding the exoskeleton of your hermit crab for a short time. Your hermit crab won’t be able to move afterward since it has to regain its control on its muscles and also while … Read more
It’s quite difficult to tell the gender of your hermit crabs. The only way for you to find out is if you can check their gender under their shell. But be mindful that for you to do this, you should wait for your hermit crab out of its shell. Don’t force it since it will … Read more
Now that you have set up their home and then you asked, “what should I feed them?”. We’ll don’t worry about it! Here is some stuff that you should know when it comes to feeding them: Don’t panic if you notice if the food you gave to your Hermit Crab looks untouched, they eat it … Read more