Hermit Crab Care Lesson 5 - What is Molting?
 ... Even though this may sound like a movie starring Meg Ryan it really will be your hermit crab one day. Every crab every with an exoskeleton molts. a fact of nature. Molting is nothing more than shedding this exoskeleton so a new larger one can grow in its  [more]...

Hermit Crab Care Lesson 3 - Cheaper by the Dozen
 ... adopting a hermit We will now discuss a common mistake many first time hermit crab parents make adopting only one or at most two crabs. Imagine this scene walking along a beach at night. Suddenly you encounter countless snail shells all moving about seemingly  [more]...

Hermit Crab Care Lesson 7 - the Healthy Hermit Crab Diet
 ... I reveal some surprising insights on what you can and should be feeding your crustacean Head into any pet store and check out their food. Chances are going to see a container of food that screams for hermit crabs'. < are probably numerous types of commercial  [more]...

Hermit Crab Care Lesson 1 - Healthy Hermit Crab
 ... already are the proud keepers of hermit crabs or only considering a foray into the delightful world of this quirky animal sure to learn some tips tricks and techniques that provide you with the insight you need to make your crab feel relaxed at ease happy and ultimately healthy.  [more]...

Hermit Crab Care Lesson 9 - the Mighty Problem of Mites
 ... creature on earth it seems has some of parasite that attaches itself to it. Hermit crabs are no exception. Granted this situation may not appear life threatening. If left unattended mites will in fact cause your hermit crab quite a bit of unnecessary stress. And that over a period of time  [more]...

Hermit Crab Care Lesson 4 - the Perfect Hermit Crab Environment
 ... last several lessons I revealed some valuable information about hermit crabs anatomy and behavior that can help you be a more effective and knowledgeable "parent."< I want to help you understand why a temperature controlled environment is crucial to the longevity and  [more]...

Hermit Crab Care Lesson 6 - Why is Substrate so Vital?
 ... is a Substrate and Why is it so We will now discuss why a substrate is essential to the health of your crab. If never been a parent to a hermit crab before you may not even realize what a substrate is. the sand you place at the bottom of your cage. And important to  [more]...

Hermit Crab Care Lesson 2 - the Hermit Crab is a What?
 ... crabs are part of the crustacean family. And no not an organized crime family from New York City. Crustaceans are a class of animal that is characterized by their lack of a backbone. They have no vertebrae unlike mammals. Instead their bodies are protected by called a  [more]...

Hermit Crab Care Lesson 10 - Shell-less in the Tank
 ... talk about why not good to have a hermit crab. One thing you never want your pet hermit crab to be is shell less. Hermit crabs without a shell are like a tortilla chips without salsa. just unthinkable. < in the case of your crab it just healthy. If you  [more]...

Hermit Crab Care Lesson 8 - the Importance of Calcium
 ... that very few crab owners know is that calcium is essential to your hermit health. And especially essential before during and after his molting period. < because the exoskeleton is made of calcium. When he sheds and then begins to grow a new larger one his body  [more]...