Bringing Hermit Crabs Outside

Yes, you can bring your hermit crabs outside! I recommend adding sand to a critter keeper, along with a water source and letting your hermit crabs relax in the nice summer sun!

Things to remember:

• If you don't have a lid - don't add climbing toys that are too high!
• Make sure your hermit crabs have shade!
• Make sure you have a water source for them
• Don't leave your hermit crabs where they can be knocked over (by people, pets, etc)

I hope this helps!

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below or email me at splishsplashstyle@gmail.com

Molting

Hermit Crabs shed their exoskeletons or "molt" about every 6 months or so. The number of times hermit crabs molt in a year (or more) depends on their size. Molting Hermit Crabs will bury themselves underneath the sand or hermit soil given to them, for days or weeks.

Do NOT handle, touch, or bathe your hermit crab while it is molting. Do not remove the exoskeleton of your hermit crab, because your crab needs to eat its' exoskeleton after its' molt to regain lost calcium. Once your hermit crab is done molting (usually you can tell a hermit crab is done molting by it's activity), you may remove the small leftover bits of its' exoskeleton.

Molting hermit crabs are often mistaken for dead hermit crabs. If you are unsure whether your hermit crab is molting or dead, smell it! If it has an offensive odor, it is most likely dead.

I hope this helped you on the care of your molting crab! If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, comment below or email me at splishsplashstyle@gmail.com

Anna :)

Hermit Crab Myths

Hi Everyone! Today, I am going to be posting my Top 5 most heard Hermit Crab Myths! I hope these help you educate yourself on the care of your hermit crabs!

5. Hermit Crabs can only eat the "Special Pet Store Food"

This is not true! Hermit Crabs love to eat all types of food! You do not need to buy expensive brand Pet Food, to keep your crabs healthy! In fact, crabs would love to eat almost anything in your fridge! Here are just some of the foods they will eat: bread, strawberries, nuts, meat, peanut butter, carrots, rice, peas, etc!

4. Crabs need sponges to drink water

This is completely untrue! Think about it, Hermit Crabs come from the beach! Last time I checked there are no sponges floating around in shallow water! Crabs love water, and need to be able to get water in their shells!

3. Hermit Crabs are solitary animals

This couldn't be farther from the truth! Hermit Crabs live in large colonies, sometimes consisting of as many as 100s of hermit crabs in the wild! So go buy your hermit crab a buddy or two today!

2. Hermit Crabs love gravel as a substrate

Gravel is probably one of the worst substrates for hermit crabs! Hermit Crabs need to be able to dig in order to molt; and they can't do this in gravel! Instead, try using sand!

1. Hermit Crabs don't live long

Well they only don't live long, if they aren't taken care of properly! Some hermit crabs have lived to over 30 years old in captivity!

Feel Free to Post Questions or Comments!!

Thanks,

Anna :)