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.

Captive Breeding Australian Hermit Crabs (C. variabilis)

Is it not feasible to breed hermit crabs in captivity without a scientific degree and laboratory setup? This is a common misconception within the global hermit crab community. Repeatedly, we observe individuals dismissing captive breeding, believing it to be beyond human capability. They are indeed mistaken. How do we know this? Because we have achieved it, as have many others globally. Our successful Australian breeders include Natalie Van Amstel, Sue Brown, Tiffany Michelle

Hermit Crab Behaviour Guides

thehappyhermie

Oct 29, 202327 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

Is my Hermit Crab a Boy or a Girl?

One may have pondered the gender of their hermit crab, seeking clarity on whether it is a male or female. Determining the gender of your hermit crab can be achieved through two reliable methods. The gonopores and pleopods are both characteristic features of the female hermit crab. Female crustaceans possess Gonopores, which are their female sex organs situated beneath the third set of walking legs. These Gonopores are visible as small round circles, with one located on each s

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

thehappyhermie

Jun 12, 20232 min read

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

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Captive Breeding Australian Hermit Crabs (C. variabilis)

50 Hermit Crab FAQ's

Hermit Crab Glossary - Understanding The Lingo

Is my Hermit Crab a Boy or a Girl?

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

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Education