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How To Measure Shells For Your Hermit Crabs
Few individuals are aware of the critical importance of providing appropriately sized shells for their hermit crabs. Many owners tend to acquire an assortment of shells, place them in the tank, and rely on chance. Captive crabs often do not behave in that manner. Some can be highly selective about the shells they choose for habitation. Providing appropriately sized shells for each of your crabs is crucial. An oversized shell can impede their mobility within the tank, while an

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Dec 11, 20234 min read


50 Hermit Crab FAQ's
Determining Appropriate Duration in the Pool There is no specific time limit for how long your crab can stay in the pool. As long as there is a safe means for them to enter and exit, they will leave when they are ready. If there is no way out and you find a hermit crab in the pool, remove it and provide a climbing object to facilitate their exit. If you discover a shell-less crab in the pool, remove it immediately and adhere to the protocol for handling naked crabs. Has My He

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Sep 19, 202311 min read


Hermit Crabs - The Hands Off Pet
Let's face it, whatever the pet store told you about Hermit Crabs being an easy, playful pet that you can take out of the tank and play with anywhere... forget about it. Think of your Hermit Crab as a pet fish, you don't take the fish outside to play, or have a cuddle on the couch. Why? Because your fish can't breathe out of water. The same goes for Hermit Crabs, they cannot breathe outside of the tank with low humidity levels. At the end of the day, every single Captive Herm

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Aug 7, 20234 min read


