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

At The Happy Hermie, our goal is to educate the Australian hermit crab community on proper husbandry and care of these very special creatures by advocating for an animal that does not have a voice. Educate always. Yourself and others. All blogs below have been written by and belong to The Happy Hermie. All information posted is 100% up to date and accurate, following the guidelines put in place by the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society (LHCOS) and the Australian Hermit Crab Association (AHCA).

Stress In Hermit Crabs - Signs, Causes & Treatment

thehappyhermie

May 1612 min

Hermit Crab Behaviour Guides

Stress In Hermit Crabs - Signs, Causes & Treatment

Stress is a real thing, and something all animals and humans experience. Even hermit crabs! However, in hermit crabs, stress can be...

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What To AVOID When Buying Hermit Crab Supplies

thehappyhermie

Dec 23, 20236 min

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

What To AVOID When Buying Hermit Crab Supplies

It can be hard, especially for new owners to know what items are and are not safe when it comes to buying Hermit Crab supplies. But don't...

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thehappyhermie

Dec 19, 20235 min

Hermit Crab Nutrition Guides

Feeding From Your Pantry

Not a lot of people know that Hermit Crabs can and do eat a lot of items that we keep in our very own pantry, fridge and garden! While we...

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How To Measure Shells For Your Hermit Crabs

thehappyhermie

Dec 11, 20234 min

Hermit Crab Shell Guides

How To Measure Shells For Your Hermit Crabs

Not many people know just how important it is to supply the right size shells for your Hermit Crab. Many owners will purchase a variety...

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Painted Shells - Not So Pretty After All

thehappyhermie

Nov 30, 20234 min

Hermit Crab Shell Guides

Painted Shells - Not So Pretty After All

Painted Hermit Crab shells are not only a waste of natural resources, but also extremely toxic and unsafe for your little crabbies....

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thehappyhermie

Nov 29, 20234 min

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

Why We DON'T Dig Up Hermit Crabs!

It's an itch we all want to scratch right? When your crab has been down for what feels like forever, and you start getting stressed...

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thehappyhermie

Nov 17, 20234 min

Hermit Crab Tank Setup Guides

Water Conditioner & Marine Salt

Water Conditioner and Marine Salt are two vitally important aspects of any Hermit Crab tank. In the wild, Hermit Crabs only come into...

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thehappyhermie

Oct 29, 202320 min

Hermit Crab Behaviour Guides

Captive Breeding Hermit Crabs

It is impossible to breed Hermit Crabs in captivity without having a science degree and a lab set up. WRONG! This is one of the biggest...

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thehappyhermie

Oct 26, 202311 min

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

Common Hermit Crab Myths

Let's break open some of the biggest Hermit Crab related myths spread around the Hermit Crab community! I'm sure you've heard or read...

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thehappyhermie

Oct 25, 20236 min

Hermit Crab Tank Setup Guides

Tank Toppers - A How To Guide

Adding a topper to your tank can not only give you more room to add deep substrate, but also more height for climbing objects and...

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Shopping at Pet Stores - A Helpful Guide

thehappyhermie

Oct 18, 20233 min

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

Shopping at Pet Stores - A Helpful Guide

When you go to the local pet store for supplies, you probably go straight to the Hermit Crab section. Stop. And slowly back away. Almost...

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thehappyhermie

Sep 25, 20236 min

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

30 Interesting Hermit Crab Facts

•Hermit Crabs Pee! Yes! Strangely enough, they pee through their antennae glands close to the eyes. You may never actually see this...

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

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