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thehappyhermie
- May 16
- 12 min
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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thehappyhermie
- Mar 13
- 11 min
Caring For Hermit Crabs With Limb Loss & Deformities
Even when everything is right, it can still go so wrong. Hermit crabs with multiple limb loss and other deformities require a certain...
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thehappyhermie
- Feb 28
- 10 min
Picking The Right Tank For Hermit Crabs
Despite what most people think, Hermit Crabs NEED lots of space!! Crazy right? No mate, your Hermit Crab cannot live in an empty...
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thehappyhermie
- Jan 21
- 11 min
A Complete Beginners Guide To Owning Australian Hermit Crabs
Welcome to what I like to call the "Crab Cult". Why? Because soon you will be obsessed!! Hermit Crab owning has come a long way in the...
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thehappyhermie
- Dec 23, 2023
- 6 min
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, 2023
- 5 min
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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thehappyhermie
- Dec 12, 2023
- 8 min
Why Did My Hermit Crab Die?
Hermit Crabs can pass away for many reasons, sometimes it is due to the environment we have offered them or something we have done wrong,...
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thehappyhermie
- Dec 11, 2023
- 4 min
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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thehappyhermie
- Nov 30, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 20 min
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, 2023
- 11 min
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, 2023
- 6 min
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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thehappyhermie
- Oct 18, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 6 min
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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thehappyhermie
- Sep 21, 2023
- 6 min
Substrate - It's Importance & How To Make It
In the wild, Hermit Crabs burrow deep down into the sand dunes to safely moult. Now that they have been brought into captivity, we must...
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thehappyhermie
- Sep 19, 2023
- 11 min
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...
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thehappyhermie
- Sep 11, 2023
- 9 min
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...
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thehappyhermie
- Sep 7, 2023
- 6 min
Tank Heat - Tips, Tricks & Why It Is So Important!
In the wild, Hermit Crabs live in hot environments within Australia. Sitting in the high 20's to low 30's. To keep them happy, healthy...
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