It’s not surprising to learn that hermit crabs live their happiest lives when they’re in habitats that closely mimic their ...

Hermit crab housing. Hermit crabs do best in closed glass tanks. Since they’re tropical creatures, their space needs to stay moderately warm—between 72 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal.

When hermit crabs are taken from the wild, they're usually held in a holding tank made of wood without food, water, sand or the proper humidity, Groeling said. Many die during that process, but ...

In hermit crab world, shells are a prized commodity. One that's worth fighting to the death for. Well, maybe not to the death. But it's still pretty violent by hermit crab standards.

After a few seconds, you’ll start to see little shells dancing around, leaving little tracks in the sand. Congratulations, you’ve successfully spotted today’s featured crustacean, the Ecuadorian ...