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Hermit Crabs & Natural Disasters
Bush fires, hurricanes, tornados, floods, power outages... these are all natural disasters that may affect you, your home and your Hermit...

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Aug 27, 20234 min read


Humidity - Tips, Tricks & Why It Is So Important!
In the wild, Hermit Crabs live in hot and humid environments. Heat and humidity are vitally important in a Hermit Crab tank and can be...

thehappyhermie
Aug 23, 20236 min read


The Harsh Truth Behind The Hermit Crab Pet Store Trade
This article will be a hard one to read, but we truly believe owners have a right to know the truth behind the Hermit Crab trade in...

thehappyhermie
Aug 17, 20236 min read


Hermit Crab Emergencies - Flooding & Bug Infestation
As strange as it sounds, there are situations within a Hermit Crab Tank that are classified as emergencies. And when we say emergencies,...

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Aug 16, 20239 min read


Bringing Home A New Hermit Crab
Congratulations on your new Hermit Crab! What an exciting time. Below we will talk about what you should do when you are bringing home a...

thehappyhermie
Aug 9, 20236 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...

thehappyhermie
Aug 7, 20234 min read


Hermit Crab Shell Guide
Hermit Crabs rely heavily on a safe shell to use as their home; a shell will protect them from predators, injury to their abdomen and...

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Aug 4, 20236 min read


Setting Up Pools - A Complete Guide
Pools in a Hermit Crab Tank are extremely important, just as important as having the correct substrate. Not setting up your pools...

thehappyhermie
Jul 30, 20235 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...

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

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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...

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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....

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Jul 12, 20234 min read


Naked Hermit Crab - What To Do!
The absence of a shell on a hermit crab is always a concerning indication. This behavior typically occurs when hermit crabs experience...

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Jul 6, 20233 min read


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...

thehappyhermie
Jun 28, 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

thehappyhermie
Jun 16, 20235 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...

thehappyhermie
Jun 9, 20232 min read


