Education
is the key to a better future for Australian hermit crabs

At The Happy Hermie, our mission is to educate the Australian hermit crab community on the proper care and maintenance of these unique creatures by advocating for an animal that lacks a voice. We encourage continuous education for yourself and others. The blogs below are authored by and belong to The Happy Hermie. All information provided is completely current and accurate, adhering to the guidelines established by the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society (LHCOS) and years of extensive research and experience.

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Foraging For Foods & Decor - What's Safe/What's Not

When Foraging for your own flowers, leaves and woods to place inside your tank for your crabs to eat or play on, it's important to know...

Hermit Crab Nutrition Guides

thehappyhermie

Feb 19, 20244 min read

A Complete Beginners Guide To Owning Australian Hermit Crabs

Welcome to what I refer to as the "Crab Cult." Why this name? Because you will soon become captivated! Over the past 20 years, hermit...

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

thehappyhermie

Jan 21, 202412 min read

Feeding From Your Pantry

Few individuals are aware that hermit crabs can consume a variety of items commonly found in our pantries, refrigerators, and gardens....

Hermit Crab Nutrition Guides

thehappyhermie

Dec 19, 20234 min read

Why Did My Hermit Crab Die?

Hermit crabs may perish for various reasons. Occasionally, this is due to the environment we provide or errors we have made, while at...

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

thehappyhermie

Dec 12, 20237 min read

50 Hermit Crab FAQ's

How long is too long in the pool? There is no set amount of how long your crabby can be in the pools, as long as you have a safe way in...

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

thehappyhermie

Sep 19, 202311 min read

Hermit Crab Nutrition

Nutrition is a vitally important part of keeping captive Hermit Crabs happy, healthy and thriving. It's all well and good to understand...

Hermit Crab Nutrition Guides

thehappyhermie

Jul 24, 20235 min read

Setting Up A Successful Hermit Crab Tank

The secret to keeping Hermit Crabs happy and healthy, is all based on the way you set up and keep your tank. It is crucial to set up your tank correctly from the very beginning to give your crabs the best chance at having a good life in captivity. But what if you have already invested in those expensive Krabooz items or that tiny 20L fish tank? Don't worry, you can still fix it and get your crabbies life back on track and thriving in no time! The cheapest way to set up your t

Hermit Crab Tank Setup Guides

thehappyhermie

Jul 17, 20239 min read

Surface Moulting - A Hermit Crab Emergency

The moulting process of a hermit crab is a sensitive procedure that ideally occurs completely below the substrate. Regrettably, this is...

Hermit Crab Emergency Guides

thehappyhermie

Jul 13, 20234 min read

Hermit Crab Moulting - What To Know

Australian land hermit crabs belong to the category of Arthropods, requiring periodic moulting of their exoskeleton to facilitate growth....

Hermit Crab Behaviour Guides

thehappyhermie

Jul 12, 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

Hermit Crab Nutrition Guides

thehappyhermie

Jun 16, 20235 min read