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Thermostats In Crabitats
Let's talk thermostats! Are they really needed? And why? A thermostat is an apparatus that independently manages temperature by...
thehappyhermie
Mar 254 min read
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Common Hermit Crab Shell Identification
Common Name - Babylonia CLASS: Gastropoda FAMILY: Babyloniidae GENUS: Babylonia SPECIES: Babylonia Zeylanica, Babylonia Spirata,...
thehappyhermie
Mar 134 min read
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Stress In Hermit Crabs - Signs, Causes & Treatment
Stress is a real thing, and something all animals and humans experience. Even hermit crabs! However, in hermit crabs, stress can be...
thehappyhermie
May 16, 202412 min read
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Caring For Hermit Crabs With Limb Loss & Deformities
Even when everything is right, it can still go so wrong. Hermit crabs with multiple limb loss and other deformities require a certain...
thehappyhermie
Mar 13, 202411 min read
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Picking The Right Tank For Hermit Crabs
Despite what most people think, Hermit Crabs NEED lots of space!! Crazy right? No mate, your Hermit Crab cannot live in an empty...
thehappyhermie
Feb 28, 202410 min read
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Foraging For Foods & Decor - What's Safe/What's Not
When Foraging for your own flowers, leaves and woods to place inside your tank for your crabs to eat or play on, it's important to know...
thehappyhermie
Feb 19, 20244 min read
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A Complete Beginners Guide To Owning Australian Hermit Crabs
Welcome to what I like to call the "Crab Cult". Why? Because soon you will be obsessed!! Hermit Crab owning has come a long way in the...
thehappyhermie
Jan 21, 202412 min read
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What To AVOID When Buying Hermit Crab Supplies
For new owners, determining which items are safe when purchasing hermit crab supplies can be challenging. However, this blog provides...
thehappyhermie
Dec 23, 20236 min read
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Feeding From Your Pantry
Few individuals are aware that hermit crabs can consume a variety of items commonly found in our pantries, refrigerators, and gardens....
thehappyhermie
Dec 19, 20234 min read
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Why Did My Hermit Crab Die?
Hermit crabs may perish for various reasons. Occasionally, this is due to the environment we provide or errors we have made, while at...
thehappyhermie
Dec 12, 20237 min read
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How To Measure Shells For Your Hermit Crabs
Few individuals are aware of the critical importance of providing appropriately sized shells for their hermit crabs. Many owners tend to...
thehappyhermie
Dec 11, 20234 min read
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Painted Shells - Not So Pretty After All
Painted hermit crab shells not only represent an inefficient use of natural resources but also pose significant toxicity and safety risks...
thehappyhermie
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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Why We DON'T Dig Up Hermit Crabs!
It's a common concern we all face. When your crab has been buried for an extended period, it's natural to feel anxious about their...
thehappyhermie
Nov 29, 20234 min read
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Water Conditioner & Marine Salt
Water conditioner and marine salt are essential components of any hermit crab habitat. In their natural environment, hermit crabs are...
thehappyhermie
Nov 17, 20233 min read
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Captive Breeding Hermit Crabs
Is it not feasible to breed hermit crabs in captivity without a scientific degree and laboratory setup? This is a common misconception...
thehappyhermie
Oct 29, 202327 min read
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Common Hermit Crab Myths
Let's break open some of the biggest Hermit Crab related myths spread around the Hermit Crab community! I'm sure you've heard or read...
thehappyhermie
Oct 26, 202311 min read
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Tank Toppers - A How To Guide
Adding a topper to your tank can not only give you more room to add deep substrate, but also more height for climbing objects and...
thehappyhermie
Oct 25, 20236 min read
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Shopping at Pet Stores - A Helpful Guide
When you go to the local pet store for supplies, you probably go straight to the Hermit Crab section. Stop. And slowly back away. Almost...
thehappyhermie
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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30 Interesting Hermit Crab Facts
•Hermit Crabs Pee! Yes! Strangely enough, they pee through their antennae glands close to the eyes. You may never actually see this...
thehappyhermie
Sep 25, 20236 min read
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Substrate - It's Importance & How To Make It
In the wild, Hermit Crabs burrow deep down into the sand dunes to safely moult. Now that they have been brought into captivity, we must...
thehappyhermie
Sep 21, 20236 min read
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