Hermit crab enrichment

One may have pondered the gender of their hermit crab, seeking clarity on whether it is a male or female. Determining the gender of your hermit crab can be achieved through two reliable methods.The gonopores and pleopods are both characteristic features of the female hermit crab.Female crustaceans possess Gonopores, which are their female sex organs situated beneath the third set of walking legs. These Gonopores are visible as small round circles, with one located on each side.Pleopods are…

Want to add plants to your hermit crabitat? Picking the right kind can be a challenge! Some are toxic to small animals, some require too much sunlight, some grow to fast and big! But some... can make stimulating nutritious snacks for your hermit crabs, are low maintenance, fast and easy to grow! #hermitcrabpets

In an effort to simplify feeding for hermit crab owners we have put together a few printable hermit crab food guides. These should be used in conjunction with our safe and unsafe lists.

When you first bring home your hermit crab, you’re probably wondering what the timid little guy could possibly eat. The fishy-smelling pellets may be off-putting to your senses. And what about treats? Surely a little

This easy-to-fill treat ball will keep your hermit crabs entertained for hours as they play with the Busy Ball and forage for the yummy treats that you hide inside! Stuff it with popcorn, moss, foraging flowers, fresh or dehydrated fruits and proteins, specialty pastes… or pretty much anything that you can wedge in there that is safe for your crabs to eat. (The only thing that doesn’t work well are powdery or finely ground foods. But pretty much anything else works really well!) The Busy…

PLEASE NOTE: Our Jute ropes are being discontinued and ARE NOT Organic! The Jute items will remain until sold out! Our rope bridges come in various lengths, widths and types for a variety of uses. These are great additions to allow easy access to second levels, moss pits, additional climbing spots and other areas inside your crabitat. We like hanging them high across the front of our tank. Our ropes are tightly wound so even your smallest crab won't attempt to climb through an opening. We…

If you’re looking for hermit crab toys, the best options are climbing-based. Wild hermit crabs scuttle over rocks, driftwood, and plant life to explore their world. You can replicate that […]

Building a DIY hermit crab tank is an exciting project that allows you to design a comfortable and natural habitat for your hermit crab. With 17 DIY hermit crab tank ideas, you can learn how to make a hermit crab habitat using simple materials and step-by-step instructions. From homemade wooden crabitats to a full tutorial on setting up hermit crab pools, these DIY hermit crab habitat ideas are perfect for those looking to build a hermit crab environment that caters to their crab's unique…