By: Tod Schaffer | 2010-10-23 | Collecting Hermit crab behavior can vary signifcantly from one individual to another. If you own several, I am sure you will have recognised that fact that each individual has its own personality and traits to go with it. A good indication of whether you are buying a suitable hermie for a pet is to observe the hermie's personality and habits when it is inside its shell. read more
By: Nerijus Antanavicius | 2010-03-31 | Pets An educational article about salt water hermit crabs and their habitat. Explaining simple things like where did their name come from and more complex facts about their reproduction. read more
By: | 2010-04-17 | Pets Knowing about hermit crab food is necessary for the happiness of these crabs. In their natural habitats, these crabs are omnivorous animals, so their diet plan consists of elements from both the plant world and the animal world. The key aspect of hermit crab food is to provide a rich source of calcium to the crabs as calcium is an important element of their body structure. read more
By: Debra Atkins | 2010-04-03 | Pets For anybody, adolescent through the senior age, the land hermit crabs make great pets for several reasons, one being the fact that they are real easy to take care of. Unlike some other pets like the fish, cats and dogs, the hermit crabs are regarded to be one of the most popular, low maintenance exotic pets sold today. Perhaps one reason why so many people may select hermit crabs as their pets is because they last for a very long time. Some hermit crab pets could live from a few years at the very least and about 30 years the most. read more
By: Tod Schaffer | 2010-09-19 | Collecting Although hermit crabs are not fluffy and furry, they are endearing little creatures and make ideal pets for children. Plus you can call ‘em hermies! Adorable! But seriously, I'm going to give you a few fun hermit crab facts that you may not be aware of, and which will probably make you view the humble pet hermie in a totally different light. Plus, with these secrets I am about to share, you should be able to take care and appreciate your little companion much, much better. read more
By: Tod Schaffer | 2010-09-19 | Collecting Have you ever stopped to wonder what do hermit crabs eat? Well you may be surprised to learn that they eat pretty much anything they can get their hands, or rather pincers, on! In the wild they are termed as foragers and live on a diet of fallen fruit, plants,grasses and tree bark. They also have cannibalistic tendencies and will eat small dead crustaceans! read more
By: Rakib Raihan | 2012-05-06 | Pets Some people out there choose hermit crabs as pets and then presume that they have got to feed these crabs mainly the food that they can get hold of at the pet store. While serving a hermit crab store bought cuisine is not poisonous to them, there are thousands of other things that you can feed your new pet and still have them live a long and healthy and balanced life. read more
By: | 2010-04-17 | Pets Do hermit crabs shed? This is the question, the answer to which must be known to every new hermit crab owner. In fact knowing the answer to do hermit crabs shed is important because shedding or molting is an important part of the existence of the crab. All hermit crabs molt, although the frequency of molting might vary depending on several factors. read more