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 proper care and husbandry, while advocating for a species that cannot speak for itself. We encourage ongoing learning and responsible ownership, empowering keepers to make informed, ethical choices.

The blogs below are written and owned by The Happy Hermie and reflect current, accurate information grounded in years of research and hands-on experience in hermit crab keeping, rescue, and breeding.

All written content remains the intellectual property of The Happy Hermie and is protected under copyright law.

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We believe education should be free and easily accessible to Australian hermit crab owners. That’s why all of our blogs are completely free. We have never — and will never — monetise our educational resources.

What To AVOID When Buying Hermit Crab Supplies

For new owners, determining which items are safe when purchasing hermit crab supplies can be challenging. However, this blog provides comprehensive guidance to assist you. We will review commonly available items in pet stores and online that should be avoided at all costs. This not only helps you save money but could also potentially save the lives of your crabs. It is concerning to consider that items labeled as "for hermit crabs" might actually be unsafe. We expect the prod

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

thehappyhermie

Dec 23, 20235 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

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

thehappyhermie

Sep 19, 202311 min read

Hermit Crab Glossary - Understanding The Lingo

If you are a member of online Hermit Crab forums, Facebook groups or read crab care blogs online, you may come across some words related to the hermie world that you may not understand the exact meaning of. Perhaps an experienced owner is talking about something using the hermie lingo, maybe you are too shy or embarrassed to ask what they mean. That's cool, we got you! Below we go over some of the most commonly used terms and shortened abbreviations for commonly used words in

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

thehappyhermie

Sep 11, 20239 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 what crabs can and can't eat, but knowing why they need it and what portions they need is even more important. Being Omnivores, Hermit Crabs will eat meats, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, seafoods, wood, leaves, flowers etc. Hermit Crabs need a varied diet daily to cover all of their nutritional needs, if they are lacking in a certain area,

Hermit Crab Nutrition Guides

thehappyhermie

Jul 24, 20235 min read

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

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What To AVOID When Buying Hermit Crab Supplies

50 Hermit Crab FAQ's

Hermit Crab Glossary - Understanding The Lingo

Hermit Crab Nutrition

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

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Education