They’re not disposable pets. They need deep sand for molting, two water dishes (fresh and salt), shells to change into, and friends (they’re social). I explain how to set up a proper crabitat that lasts years.
Coenobita violascens (also known as Viola)is a beautiful but rather uncommon hermit crab in the hobby Coenobita violascens. Like all hermit crab species, Coenobita violascens has specific requirements for warm temperatures, high humidity, diverse diet, and maintenance. Although the ecology of this species is poorly
I have selected some of the most commonly asked questions about hermit crabs including questions about their behavior, aggression, diet, molting, limb loss, and everything in between. As hermit crabs grow in popularity as pets, so too do questions about how to best care for
Keeping hermit crabs as pets is a fairly popular hobby. Unfortunately, in the vast majority of cases, their owners approach the care of their pets quite irresponsibly. As a result, on various forums, Facebook groups, Reddit, and so on, hundreds of threads have already appeared
The hobby of keeping hermit crabs as pets date back to at least the middle of the 20th century. In recent years, hermit crab keeping has become increasingly popular. If you are new to this hobby and are simply interested in learning about these creatures
How to tell if your hermit crab is stressed? If your hermit crab is lethargic, refusing food, or staying out of its shell, it’s stressed. The most common health problems stem from bad humidity (needs 70-80%), incorrect temperature (75-85°F(24-29°C)), or a lack of empty shells.
Despite their small size, Aussie or Crazy crabs (Coenobita variabilis) are highly prized by hobbyists who desire to keep them as pets. Nonetheless, this is a very rare species of hermit crab and is not commonly found in pet stores. Coenobita variabilis, like many other
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 temperature, humidity, diet, and maintenance. Based on this, I would say that these hermit crabs are not