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Everything about Hermit Crab Pets!

Everything about hermit crab pets including Habitats, Food and Nutrition, Water, Extra Shells, Behaviors and Health and more! Hermit crabs are low-maintenance pets that can live longer than you dog (up to 30 years!) but it’s important to know their needs and understand their behaviors! This page is a compilation of our 50 most recent posts on everything about hermit crab pets and their care.

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For hermit crab tanks that are smaller and horizontal, the limited vertical space can make it challenging to add levels. Climbing branches and driftwood tend to be the easiest ways to add more climbing opportunities for that type of space. But check out the “small animal” section of your local pet store also, because there are structures like platforms and wood buildings that your hermies would LOVE to climb all over! Some examples: