Have you ever seen a hermit crab or owned one as a pet? These tiny decapod crustaceans are known for their interesting habit ...

Hermit crabs live on land and use empty shells for protection. If you take proper care of them, a hermit crab can be your companion for many years. It’s important that you have all the supplies ...

"That's furthest from the truth because hermit crabs are really expensive to properly care for. They live 50 years. They're not beginner animals to take care of." Growing up going to Ocean City ...

After pouring her blood, sweat, and tears into a hermit crab she rescued from a neighbor, she realized the care they need is much more complicated than what meets the eye. “I feed them six or ...

A hermit crab will change shells once it outgrows the current one it’s inhabiting. During a process called molting, which typically occurs once every 12 to 18 months for adult hermit crabs, but ...

Angela Sayre, the founder of Crustacean Plantation, a nonprofit dedicated to crab conservation and rehabilitation, captured the clip A hermit crab rescuer is sharing a rare look at the fascinating ...

White is inviting stores across Delmarva to hand over unwanted hermit crabs to her, where she can properly take care of them in her 125-gallon tank. She doesn't plan on re-selling them though. " ...

When given a good habitat — which can include a large tank and deep substrate — hermit crabs will happily survive longer than a few months. They often die quickly due to an inadequate care.

And if they're putting so much care into their outfit, why not accessorize? "Sometimes, they'll decorate their shelves with algae or sea anemones to camouflage or add protection." Hermit crabs ...