Pet Hermit Crabs

I am going to walk you through setting up a hermit crab tank. It is easy and fun and your Hermit Crabs will absolutely love it.

Wild saltwater hermit crabs live in the ocean or on the shore, but some species can be kept as pets. These nocturnal crustaceans feed on mussels, worms and dead plants. They carry a large shell on...

The average hermit crab life expectancy in the wild is 30 years or longer, under the right conditions. Hermit crabs generally come from tropical climates and require a great deal of moisture to...

Hermit crabs are fun, entertaining pets. They do not carry any diseases, do not require much space, do not smell. Though they live up to 20 years in the wild, they often die much earlier in...

Hermit crabs need to have their habitat cleaned thoroughly once a month to prevent mites. This is how I wash the sand and reuse it, month after month.

In spite of their name, hermit crabs are actually very social animals who enjoy being around other hermit crabs. These tropical creatures are fun to watch and play with. They require minimal...

Hermit crabs need their gills to be moistened in order to breath. Therefore, keeping their cage properly humid and providing them with fresh water deep enough for submersion is key to keeping...

Maintaining a high humidity level in your hermit crabs' habitat is essential for their health and well being. Hermit crabs have gills to breathe, and you must keep the gills moist so they can work...

Hermit crabs are social creatures and make good family pets. If properly cared for, hermit crabs can live for 6 to 15 years. There are some essential items that you will need to have in order to...

A weekly bath removes debris from the claws and shell of your pet hermit crab. Bathing is a way for kids to participate in the care of their crab. It also encourages your hermit crab to become...

For hermit crabs, constant access to water is vital. Hermit crabs require both fresh and salt water to stay healthy and happy. Tap water contains chlorine and other chemicals that can be harmful...

Want a pet that's easy to care for and fun to watch? Hermit crabs as pets are great for kids, apartments, and anywhere else low- maintenance.

FAIR WARNING: Hermit crabs are highly addictive pets!!!! We bit the bullet and bought us a couple hermit crab kits for Christmas, and nearly a year later, I've managed to talk two other households...

Many hermit crab owners like to bathe their pet. It is your personal choice whether you want to give your crab regular baths or not. Whether you bathe your pet yourself or provide the tools for...

One of the reasons hermit crabs make popular pets is because of their low maintenance requirements. It's true that hermit crabs don't require a high degree of care, but unlike many other types of...

Grooming your hermit crab can be a fun experience for both you and your crab. A simple, weekly bath helps to maintain your crab's health, cleanliness and aid in its development. Give your crab a...

Hermit crabs are renowned as low-maintenance pets and the ease of caring for them extends to their feeding. Commercial food for them is available at local pet shops and they also enjoy foods that...