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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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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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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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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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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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