Care

Is Metal Harmful to Hermit Crabs? There are lots of types of Metals… First, metals are one type of minerals. And minerals are an essential element of life and good health! NOT ALL METALS ARE BAD!! Hermit crabs need a well-balanced diet consisting of a variety of foods to receive the vitamins and minerals they […]

How do Hermit Crabs Breathe Air on Land? How do land hermit crabs breathe? How do hermit crabs breathe air on land? Their marine cousins breathe water in the ocean, so  how do land (terrestrial) hermit crabs breathe air on land?  Land hermit crabs have a similar gill system to their aquatic relatives, but it

Are Hermit Crabs Cold Blooded? Yes! What does it mean to be cold blooded? Cold blooded, or ectothermic, animals rely on their environment to regulate their body temperature. The sun is the main external source of warmth that cold blooded animals use to help keep their blood temperature at a healthy level.  As pets, hermit

Hermit Crab Care Hermit Crab Care consists of SIX key elements necessary for healthy, happy pets. Hermit crab pets are low-maintenance, curious little creatures and can live to be over 20 years old! SIX Elements of Care: food water shells crabitat behavior types of hermit crabs Create a system: Six Elements of Care for Hermit Crabs

6 Essential Hermit Crab Supplies You Need FIrst in order to ensure good health and happiness in your hermit crab habitat. Do you have all 6?

Fred likes to sit in his snack dish… and poop Hermit Crab Poop! Hermit crabs are fantastic little creatures but they DO poop! And often, they poop in their food and water dishes! That’s right, where they sit, they poop!  So the question becomes, do hermit crabs know NOT to drink and eat from these