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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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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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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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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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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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50 Hermit Crab FAQ's
How long is too long in the pool? There is no set amount of how long your crabby can be in the pools, as long as you have a safe way in...
thehappyhermie
Sep 19, 202311 min read
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Tank Heat - Tips, Tricks & Why It Is So Important!
In the wild, Hermit Crabs live in hot environments within Australia. Sitting in the high 20's to low 30's. To keep them happy, healthy...
thehappyhermie
Sep 7, 20236 min read
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Hermit Crabs & Natural Disasters
Bush fires, hurricanes, tornados, floods, power outages... these are all natural disasters that may affect you, your home and your Hermit...
thehappyhermie
Aug 26, 20234 min read
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Humidity - Tips, Tricks & Why It Is So Important!
In the wild, Hermit Crabs live in hot and humid environments. Heat and humidity are vitally important in a Hermit Crab tank and can be...
thehappyhermie
Aug 23, 20236 min read
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The Harsh Truth Behind The Hermit Crab Pet Store Trade
This article will be a hard one to read, but we truly believe owners have a right to know the truth behind the Hermit Crab trade in...
thehappyhermie
Aug 17, 20236 min read
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Hermit Crabs - The Hands Off Pet
Let's face it, whatever the pet store told you about Hermit Crabs being an easy, playful pet that you can take out of the tank and play...
thehappyhermie
Aug 6, 20234 min read
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Setting Up Pools - A Complete Guide
Pools in a Hermit Crab Tank are extremely important, just as important as having the correct substrate. Not setting up your pools...
thehappyhermie
Jul 29, 20235 min read
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Setting Up A Successful Hermit Crab Tank
The secret to keeping Hermit Crabs happy and healthy, is all based on the way you set up and keep your tank. It is crucial to set up your...
thehappyhermie
Jul 16, 20239 min read
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Surface Moulting - A Hermit Crab Emergency
The moulting process of a hermit crab is a sensitive procedure that ideally occurs completely below the substrate. Regrettably, this is...
thehappyhermie
Jul 13, 20234 min read
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Naked Hermit Crab - What To Do!
The absence of a shell on a hermit crab is always a concerning indication. This behavior typically occurs when hermit crabs experience...
thehappyhermie
Jul 5, 20233 min read
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Keeping Hermit Crabs in Winter
Wild hermit crabs are indigenous to warm, humid, and tropical habitats in various regions of Australia. Regrettably, in the year 2023, an...
thehappyhermie
Jun 27, 20234 min read
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