The Ecuadorian hermit crab (Coenobita compressus) is one of the smallest terrestrial hermit crabs that are commonly kept as pets. The Ecuadorian hermit crabs have specific requirements for...
Category: Hermit Crabs
Coenobita Purpureus – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding
Coenobita purpureus, commonly known as Blueberry hermit crabs, is one the rarest pet hermit crab species in the hobby nowadays. This species has been listed as “near threatened” on the Red...
Coenobita Rugosus – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding
Coenobita rugosus, commonly known as ‘Ruggie, Rug, or Tawny hermit crab’, is a hermit crab species with probably the widest distribution among pet land hermit crabs in the World. These...
Coenobita brevimanus – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding
Coenobita brevimanus, commonly known as Indonesian crab, Brevi, Indo, or Purple hermit crab, is a species of coastal living terrestrial hermit crabs. These cute and sociable hermit crabs have a...
I will be honest, digging hermit crab up is never a good idea and is never recommended. Depending on what stage of the molting process they are in, it can be very stressful for your pet....
Coenobita clypeatus – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding
Coenobita clypeatus (also known as the Purple pincher or the Caribbean soldier crab) is a terrestrial hermit crab and a popular pet in the United States. With their exotic appeal, these...