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There are over 800 species of hermit crabs all over the world today. Sadly, only a few are available for us to take home. While the most common hermit crab types that you’ll see in pet stores are the Caribbean and Ecuadorian crabs, this article will introduce you to some of the other species as …
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Whether you won a hermit crab at a fair, or simply bought some to keep you company, you may now be wondering, “What do hermit crabs need?” As a whole, hermit crabs have various caring aspects that need to be properly addressed. From tending to their nocturnal nature to their need for company, creating the …
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A balanced diet is essential to keeping your hermit crab healthy and happy. These cute crustaceans like variety and enjoy eating new food every day. If you’re a first-time hermit crab owner, you might wonder what to feed your little buddy. You might also be confused if a particular type of fruit, veggie, or treat …
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Hermit crabs, like all crabs, get rid of their old skin every once in a while to rejuvenate themselves. If your hermit crab hasn’t surfaced for a while or if it did with a different color, you’re probably curious. Fret not, we’re going to uncover everything you want to know about the topic: Do hermit …
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Compared to common pets (dogs and cats, we’re looking at you!), not as many people talk about how owners should interact with hermit crabs and look after them. Granted, hermies may not be as cuddly, but they deserve much more attention as they’re super fascinating to observe and tons of fun to play with! This …
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A lot of people consider adding hermit crabs into their fish tanks as these crustaceans belong to what aquarists call the cleanup crew. Although these animals aren’t true crabs, they’re pretty popular because they are curious, fun, and quite easy to care for. But do hermit crabs live in water? Can they swim, or will …
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