Behaviors

Are Hermit Crabs Nocturnal? Exploring Hermit Crab Behavior at Night Are hermit crabs nocturnal and what are those noises you may be hearing, coming from their habitat each night? These fascinating little creatures can be a little mysterious, and their behaviors a little quirky. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the question: Are hermit […]

Do Hermit Crabs Bite? Do hermit crabs bite is one of the most common questions people ask before getting hermit crabs as pets, especially for their kids. If a pet bites, generally it means they are being aggressive. Hermit crabs are NOT aggressive. They are normally quite calm and peaceful, with each other and with

21 Interesting Facts about Hermit Crabs We see hermit crabs for sale in beach gift stores and pet shops, and crawling around beaches and island mangroves, but how much do you know about these little fascinating, quirky little creatures?  1. Hermit crabs are not true crabs Contrary to their name, hermit crabs are not true

Hermit Crab Noises: Understanding the Sounds Coming from your Crabitat Hermit crabs are fascinating creatures that are also quite peaceful and quiet. So what are those noises you may hear coming from your crabitat? As a pet owner, it’s important to understand what these noises mean so that you can properly care for your hermit crab

Can Hermit Crabs Smell? They have no nose, but can they smell different foods or whether water is salt or fresh, or the scent of their owner?

Do hermit crabs smell bad? There could be unpleasant smells, but they won’t be from your hermit crab pet… we’ve got tips to help!

Hermit crabs do sleep, and they also love taking naps even while clinging to hanging branches and the side of rocks.

Can hermit crabs see, and is it possible they recognize their owners? With an expansive field of vision plus sensory receptors that help…

Hermit crab bullying can happen in a crabitat, but there are 3 common reasons for this worrisome behavior that can usually be avoided.

Hermit Crabs Nocturnal and Quirky Behaviors! Hermit crabs are nocturnal and in the wild, forage for food at night and rest during most of the day. As pets, hermit crabs can be quite active during the day but most will be even more active at night.  What do hermit crabs do at night? forage for