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Hermit Crab Pets Live Longer Than Dogs and most other pets! Hermit crabs live longer than dogs! Their lifespan is often more than most other pets. Whether you already have hermit crab pets, or are thinking of adopting a few, it’s important to understand how long you can expect them to live. In this post, […]

Books About Hermit Crabs Are you drawn to the captivating world of hermit crabs? These curious little coastal creatures are a type of pet growing in popularity but still widely misunderstood. While there aren’t many books about hermit crabs, we’ve got four in this with good reviews worth considering. Whether you’re considering getting some hermit

How to Care for Hermit Crabs How to care for hermit crabs so they’ll live a happy and healthy life? Hermit crabs are relatively easy to care for and low-maintenance. But because they come from tropical or sub-tropical coastal environments, they aren’t your typical pet! Hermit crabs are social creatures that live in shells, burrow in

Do Hermit Crabs Hibernate, Brumate, Estivate or Go Dormant? Many people wonder whether hermit crabs hibernate during the winter months, or if they remain active all year round. Usually this question comes up when hermit crab pet owners realize their pets have disappeared and it’s winter.  Do hermit crabs hibernate like a bear? Or do

Do you Need a Hermit Crab Heat Mat? Hermit crabs are low maintenance, quiet and quirky pets, and bring an element of the coastal environment into your home. But because hermit crabs come from coastal, tropical or sub-tropical environments, they require a certain amount of heat and humidity. Do you need a hermit crab heat mat? 

It’s fairly common for land hermit crab pets to live for 20 years, when provided with a healthy crabitat. Yes, that’s right, it’s quite possible that hermit crab pets live longer than dogs!

Caribbean Hermit Crab Facts and Care Tips The Caribbean Hermit Crab is the most popular type of hermit crab pet in the U.S. Other names include the Purple Pincher, Tree Crab and Soldier Crab, and it’s scientific name is Coenobita Clypeatus.  These small land crustaceans are quirky and fun to watch as they climb and explore and

How many hermit crabs make a happy crabitat?