The Hermit Crab Guys

11/06/2024

08/16/2024

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Photographer Shawn Miller's Campaign Sheds Light on the Plight of Shell-Less Hermit Crabs. The charming habit of shell collecting, a favorite pastime for many beachgoers, has an unintended consequence: it's leaving hermit crabs homeless. These crustaceans, which rely on discarded shells for shelter,...

05/29/2024

"When about to molt, your hermit crab can appear to be lethargic. Do not panic. Leave it alone for a few days and see what happens. After a molt, the crab will be soft and weak. Offer it water and do not handle it. A hermit crab’s new exoskeleton takes about seven days to harden. Hermit crabs will eat their molted exoskeleton to reabsorb important minerals and help their new exoskeleton grow."

By Sara Caruso Whether you are a novice, or have years of experience caring for hermit crabs, here are some facts you may not know about these interesting little creatures. 1. The hermit crabs most commonly found in the pet trade are known as Purple Pincers (Coenobita clypeatus). They originate from...

05/28/2024

"Because hermit crabs are nocturnal scavengers, they prefer to be fed at night. In the morning, remove any
leftover food and replace their water."

By Sara Caruso Whether you are a novice, or have years of experience caring for hermit crabs, here are some facts you may not know about these interesting little creatures. 1. The hermit crabs most commonly found in the pet trade are known as Purple Pincers (Coenobita clypeatus). They originate from...

05/27/2024

"Hermit crabs are scavengers by nature and like to pick at their food. Some of their favorite foods are cooked chicken on the bone, ribs, pork, fish, broccoli, apples, mangoes, unsalted nuts, corn on the cob, cooked egg served with bits of broken eggshell, and occasionally a little bit of un-greasy pizza. (Yes. Seriously, eggshells and pizza.) Both are good sources of calcium. Once a week, a pinch of sea salt should be added to their food."

By Sara Caruso Whether you are a novice, or have years of experience caring for hermit crabs, here are some facts you may not know about these interesting little creatures. 1. The hermit crabs most commonly found in the pet trade are known as Purple Pincers (Coenobita clypeatus). They originate from...

05/24/2024

"Humidity and temperature are vital for hermit crab survival. They thrive in temperatures between 70 and 76 degrees with 80% humidity. Monitor your crabs for any signs of temperature stress, such as lethargy or dropping limbs."

By Sara Caruso Whether you are a novice, or have years of experience caring for hermit crabs, here are some facts you may not know about these interesting little creatures. 1. The hermit crabs most commonly found in the pet trade are known as Purple Pincers (Coenobita clypeatus). They originate from...

05/23/2024

"In captivity, hermit crabs can live up to forty years when kept in the right conditions. In the wild, their life span is usually short. Much of a wild hermit’s survival depends on finding the right size empty seashell to protect its soft body from predators. If the shell is too small the hermit crab cannot withdraw far enough into the shell to avoid being eaten. So, hermits instinctively change shells, looking for that perfect fit."

By Sara Caruso Whether you are a novice, or have years of experience caring for hermit crabs, here are some facts you may not know about these interesting little creatures. 1. The hermit crabs most commonly found in the pet trade are known as Purple Pincers (Coenobita clypeatus). They originate from...

05/22/2024

"Hermit crabs molt their exoskeleton to grow. The average crab molts once a year. Younger smaller crabs may molt multiple times a year, while bigger older crabs, those over ten years old, may molt only once in eighteen months."

By Sara Caruso Whether you are a novice, or have years of experience caring for hermit crabs, here are some facts you may not know about these interesting little creatures. 1. The hermit crabs most commonly found in the pet trade are known as Purple Pincers (Coenobita clypeatus). They originate from...

05/21/2024

"Hermit crabs have different odors that can indicate their health. A healthy crab smells like maple syrup. A very slight egg smell could mean your crab will soon molt. If your crab smells like an old boot, it may mean the start of a bacterial infection."

https://echoesoflbi.com/20-facts-hermit-crabs/

05/20/2024

"Wild female hermit crabs can hold hundreds of eggs inside their shell until they mature. When the eggs are ready to hatch, she heads to a tide pool or ocean and releases them."

By Sara Caruso Whether you are a novice, or have years of experience caring for hermit crabs, here are some facts you may not know about these interesting little creatures. 1. The hermit crabs most commonly found in the pet trade are known as Purple Pincers (Coenobita clypeatus). They originate from...

05/17/2024

"Hermit crabs communicate by chirping. Their soft high pitch chirps sound like a small frog. Chirping can mean a territorial dispute or that the crab was startled."

https://echoesoflbi.com/20-facts-hermit-crabs/

05/16/2024

"Despite their name, hermit crabs live in large groups and are very social. This is why it is important to adopt three or more."

By Sara Caruso Whether you are a novice, or have years of experience caring for hermit crabs, here are some facts you may not know about these interesting little creatures. 1. The hermit crabs most commonly found in the pet trade are known as Purple Pincers (Coenobita clypeatus). They originate from...

05/16/2024

CRABS AND SPAGHETTI: When preparing meals, cut their fruit on a bias having a "bite-point". This makes food easily accessible especially after a molt when their muscles aren't up to par. You can also ask your fish monger to set aside whatever he will throw out so you can use it for food saving you tons of money.

PHOTO CREDIT: The Hermit Crab Guys

[Grapes, Strawberries, Dried Plantain, Vanilla Coconut Purée, Crushed Pistachio, Oven Roasted Shrimp Legs, in a biodegradable eco-friendly dish that's not harmful to the crabbies.]

05/15/2024

"In the wild, Purple Pincers spend most of their time climbing and borrowing under trees."

By Sara Caruso Whether you are a novice, or have years of experience caring for hermit crabs, here are some facts you may not know about these interesting little creatures. 1. The hermit crabs most commonly found in the pet trade are known as Purple Pincers (Coenobita clypeatus). They originate from...

05/14/2024

"The hermit crabs most commonly found in the pet trade are known as Purple Pincers (Coenobita clypeatus). They originate from the Caribbean and are one of the hardiest hermit species."

By Sara Caruso Whether you are a novice, or have years of experience caring for hermit crabs, here are some facts you may not know about these interesting little creatures. 1. The hermit crabs most commonly found in the pet trade are known as Purple Pincers (Coenobita clypeatus). They originate from...

05/13/2024

Hermies are not picky eaters! They are omnivores and will scavenge for whatever plant or animal matter is available.

Hermit Crabs: Fun Facts and Pet Care Tutorials. Our Pet of the Month for July is the hermit crab! While not a reptile, this crustacean is a very popular and easy-to-care for pet choice.

05/08/2024

"The allure of whales has stoked human consciousness for millennia, casting these ocean giants as enigmatic residents of the deep seas."

Using machine learning researchers have revealed the complexity of s***m whale communication, identifying a rich "phonetic alphabet" in their codas.