Sometimes, first-time hermit crab owners get really worried when they hear their pets suddenly making noises similar to chirping or to tiny frogs croaking. Especially if this happens in the middle of the night. Leaving your super-shy new pets in the living room and later … Hermit Crab Chirping and Making Loud Noise read more »
There are over 800 hermit crab species around our world. However, most of them are aquatic. When it comes to land hermit crabs, there are about 17 types known today. Each of them is slightly different from the others, so many first-time owners are often … 10 Land Hermit Crab Types – Popular Hermit Crab Species read more »
Keeping a mini-colony of hermit crabs is pure fun. These little explorers are perhaps not very cuddly, but they do offer so much amusement to those who observe them doing “their own thing”. From climbing plants and tiny branches to digging around the substrate, they … Are Hermit Crabs Nocturnal or Diurnal? read more »
Breeding hermit crabs in captivity were considered to be a mission impossible for many years. Until recently when there have been several successful cases of such amazing process reported. Indeed, with lots of patience and with perfect mating conditions being provided, you may just manage … Hermit Crabs Laying Eggs – The Complete Guide read more »
If you are getting an enclosure ready to house some amazing hermit crabs inside, you are probably being the responsible keeper and asking yourself what needs to be setup and what can be skipped. In order for these creatures to thrive, appropriate humidity and temperature … Do Hermit Crabs Need a Heater? 5 Facts to Consider read more »
Many first-time hermit crab owners worry once they notice their pets are buried inside the substrate. It can sometimes be difficult to recognize if this is happening due to some health complication or because of unavoidable and perfectly natural reasons. Molting is per se an … Do Hermit Crabs Hibernate? 5 Facts to Consider read more »
Sadly, mites can be quite frequent issue among many hermit crab enclosures. Indeed, mites are far relatives of hermit crabs, so it is not unusual to realize that they share the same environmental preferences. High temperatures, lots of dark corners, amazing humidity, plenty of food, … How to Treat Mites on Hermit Crabs? read more »
Hermit crabs make amazing little pets. Although they are advertised by some sources as throw-away pets, there are so many surprisingly interesting things hiding behind such plain description. For instance, did you know that these creatures are actually quite playful? Or that they can learn … 10 Fun & Surprising Hermit Crab Facts read more »
Hermit crabs are becoming more and more popular as domestic pets these days. They can be very low-maintenance and live for many years. However, in order for this to be achieved, the tank in which they will live, need to be set up correctly. To … Hermit Crab Tank Setup – The Complete Guide read more »
When setting up the enclosure which will act as a home to your new hermit crabs, it is important to do it properly from the very beginning, to avoid complications afterward. You certainly know how important it is to provide them the adequate humidity and … Hermit Crab Substrate – The Complete Guide read more »
Although several sources are targeting hermit crabs as low-maintenance pets with a brief lifespan, this is not entirely true. Indeed, many of these funny creatures will die within the first year after becoming pets, but this usually happens either because they are taken from the … How Long do Hermit Crabs Live? read more »
Realizing your pet is dead is always the beginning of a sad story. Especially if you have kids around or if you have been sharing your home with such a pet for a long time now. And not knowing what caused the death of your … Why Did My Hermit Crab Die? 6 Common Reasons read more »
