Hermit crabs might be the perfect pets for you if you’re looking for easy-to-care-for, fun, and curious pets. These marine and land animals aren’t true crabs because they have exposed, softer abdomens and search for abandoned shells to protect themselves. Before you decide to bring some hermit crabs home, you need to know how to…
Did you know that hermit crabs aren’t actually “crabs”? That’s right, hermit crabs are more closely related to some types of lobsters, such as squat lobsters. This is because the bodies of hermit crabs don’t have hard exoskeletons all over and they can’t grow shells on their own like true crabs. Instead, hermit crabs have…
Your hermit crab tank contains a few inhabitants that bring some excitement and joy to your days. Just looking at their relatively big eyes and the intelligence that you often see in them can sometimes make you wonder about their sight. Do hermit crabs see their surroundings as well as we do? Do they have…
Hermit crabs are great home pets that are fairly easy to care for. They don’t carry any known diseases and they don’t cause any allergies to people. Pet owners, in general, like to interact with their pets and hold them if possible. It’s easy to say that some pets can’t be held like fish, for…
Did you know that hermit crabs change their shells every four to six weeks, specifically after molting? These buddies are in constant need of bigger homes as their bodies grow, which is why you should always include new shells in their tank. That’s not all you have to do, though. Before gifting your hermits with…
Hermit crabs make for great pets. Not only do they look cute, but they’re also friendly and don’t display much aggression. However, keeping a hermit crab comes with the responsibility of cleaning the tank on a regular basis. Luckily, the process is straightforward. To clean the tank, you need to take the crabs out first…
A lot of people will tell you that keeping a hermit crab is easy work because this little buddy isn’t as high-maintenance as other pets. However, what you may not know is that it can be relatively hard to keep hermit crabs alive for a long while in captivity. But how long do hermit crabs…
We understand how your intrigue by hermit crabs has ultimately led you to head over to the pet store and buy one ASAP. You’ve even purchased all the necessary items for a comfortable shelter: a suitable tank, food and fresh water, and some cute accessories to make your crab at home. But what you may…
We know that you can watch your hermit crabs scuttle in their enclosure cheerfully the whole day with their upbeat personalities and vibrant colors. But when it’s time for their bath, things may seem a bit intimidating to you. If it’s your first time bathing your tiny buddies, we’re here to offer you some tips…
Hermit crabs are popular pets and relatively easy to care for. Unlike other terrarium animals, these crabs are quite active and curious, so they’re fun to watch. There are two types of hermit crabs sold in the US, Coenobita clypeatus and Coenobita compressus. However, there are other species sold around the world. So, if you…