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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 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
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
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
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
So now you’ve decided you want a Hermit Crab for yourself or for your kid. But don’t rush to your local pet shop! Note of the following home set up first for your Hermit Crabs! Hermit crabs thrive in tropical environments, as mentioned above they are not solitary creatures. So if you can bring in … Read more
Are you looking for a small pet for yourself or for your kid? Well, Hermit crabs are one of the most popular pets. “But what are Hermit Crabs?” you may ask. Hermit crabs, consist of about 1,000 species and all of them share one behavior: they use shells of other animals or hollow objects to … Read more