Margarita snails (Margarites pupillus) are voracious algae eaters and move around the tank really fast. As a result, there are many hobbyists who keep Margarita snails (Margarites pupillus) as a...

Losing pets always suck. Nonetheless, in some cases, we even have to make a decision on how to put them out of misery so they can rest peacefully. Not fair to any animal to let them suffer....

Crayfish are interesting animals in that they can be kept as pets. This is a rewarding experience, for both young and old. Because caring for most crayfish is very simple, their popularity as...

Whether you are considering getting a freshwater or land crab as a pet or simply out of curiosity, you may be searching for the answer to the question, “How long do crabs live?”  When...

Strawberry hermit crab (Coenobita perlatus) is a popular species of terrestrial hermit crab that is commonly kept as an aquarium pet. This crab is quite attractive and interesting owing to its...

The Miami Cave Crayfish (Procambarus milleri) is one the rarest crayfish species in the aquarium hobby. If you by chance buy one you will be surprised to find out how little is known about...