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Keeping Hermit Crabs in Winter
Wild hermit crabs are indigenous to warm, humid, and tropical habitats in various regions of Australia. Regrettably, in the year 2023, an alarming number exceeding 30,000 wild hermit crabs are being captured annually and commercialized to pet stores throughout Australia. As a result, a significant portion of the hermit crabs captured in the wild and subsequently sold are destined for households located in regions known for their cold climates. As owners, it is imperative that

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Jun 27, 20234 min read


Hermit Crabs - Safe and Unsafe Foods
Hermit crabs are innate scavengers and will consume a wide variety of items; however, certain foods are not safe for them. Presented below is a list of foods that are safe and unsafe for feeding your hermit crabs. If a specific food is not mentioned here and you are uncertain about its suitability, please consult the LHCOS recommended food database available below - written by and belonging to Crab Street Journal. CSJ’s Ultimate Guide to Feeding Your Hermit Crabs | The Crab S

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Jun 15, 20236 min read


The Australian Land Hermit Crab (Coenobita Variabilis)
The Australian Land hermit crabs (Coenobita Variabilis) are a species of terrestrial hermit crabs indigenous to Australia. They are nocturnal omnivores, thriving in tropical regions in close proximity to water bodies. These specimens exhibit a range of sizes and appearances, spanning from a pale sandy hue to reddish tones and varying in dimensions from that of a thumb nail to a tennis ball. As Arthropods, hermit crabs undergo molting as a necessary process for their growth. T

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Jun 9, 20232 min read


