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is the key to a better future for Australian hermit crabs

At The Happy Hermie, our goal is to educate the Australian hermit crab community on proper husbandry and care of these very special creatures by advocating for an animal that does not have a voice. Educate always, yourself and others. All blogs below have been written by and belong to The Happy Hermie. All information posted is 100% up to date and accurate, following the guidelines put in place by the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society (LHCOS).

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Tank Heat - Tips, Tricks & Why It Is So Important!

Sep 7, 20236 min read

Hermit Crab Tank Setup Guides

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...

Hermit Crabs & Natural Disasters

Aug 27, 20234 min read

Hermit Crab Emergency Guides

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...

Humidity - Tips, Tricks & Why It Is So Important!

Aug 23, 20236 min read

Hermit Crab Tank Setup Guides

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...

The Harsh Truth Behind The Hermit Crab Pet Store Trade

Aug 17, 20236 min read

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

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...

Hermit Crab Emergencies - Flooding & Bug Infestation

Aug 16, 20239 min read

Hermit Crab Emergency Guides

Hermit Crab Emergencies - Flooding & Bug Infestation

As strange as it sounds, there are situations within a Hermit Crab Tank that are classified as emergencies. And when we say emergencies,...

Bringing Home A New Hermit Crab

Aug 9, 20236 min read

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

Bringing Home A New Hermit Crab

Congratulations on your new Hermit Crab! What an exciting time. Below we will talk about what you should do when you are bringing home a...

Hermit Crabs - The Hands Off Pet

Aug 7, 20234 min read

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

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...

Hermit Crab Shell Guide

Aug 4, 20236 min read

Hermit Crab Shell Guides

Hermit Crab Shell Guide

Hermit Crabs rely heavily on a safe shell to use as their home; a shell will protect them from predators, injury to their abdomen and...

Setting Up Pools - A Complete Guide

Jul 30, 20235 min read

Hermit Crab Tank Setup Guides

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...

The Happy Hermie Feeding Guide - How To Feed Our Foods

Jul 25, 20234 min read

Hermit Crab Nutrition Guides

The Happy Hermie Feeding Guide - How To Feed Our Foods

At The Happy Hermie we have over 44 different foods on offer! But sometimes it can be confusing to know which foods to offer to cover...

Hermit Crab Nutrition

Jul 24, 20235 min read

Hermit Crab Nutrition Guides

Hermit Crab Nutrition

Nutrition is a vitally important part of keeping captive Hermit Crabs happy, healthy and thriving. It's all well and good to understand...

Hermit Crab Behaviour

Jul 22, 20236 min read

Hermit Crab Behaviour Guides

Hermit Crab Behaviour

Did you know that each and every Hermit Crab has their own little personality! Thats right, some are shy, and some are outgoing and some...

Setting Up A Successful Hermit Crab Tank

Jul 17, 20239 min read

Hermit Crab Tank Setup Guides

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...

Surface Moulting - A Hermit Crab Emergency

Jul 13, 20234 min read

Hermit Crab Emergency Guides

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...

Hermit Crab Moulting - What To Know

Jul 12, 20234 min read

Hermit Crab Behaviour Guides

Hermit Crab Moulting - What To Know

Australian land hermit crabs belong to the category of Arthropods, requiring periodic molting of their exoskeleton to facilitate growth....

Naked Hermit Crab - What To Do!

Jul 6, 20233 min read

Hermit Crab Emergency Guides

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...

Keeping Hermit Crabs in Winter

Jun 28, 20234 min read

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...

Hermit Crabs - Safe and Unsafe Foods

Jun 16, 20234 min read

Hermit Crab Nutrition Guides

Hermit Crabs - Safe and Unsafe Foods

Hermit Crabs are natural scavengers and will eat almost anything, however, there are some foods that are just not safe for your little...

Is my Hermit Crab a Boy or a Girl?

Jun 12, 20232 min read

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

Is my Hermit Crab a Boy or a Girl?

One may have pondered the gender of their hermit crab, seeking clarity on whether it is a male or female. Determining the gender of your...

The Australian Land Hermit Crab (Coenobita Variabilis)

Jun 9, 20232 min read

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

The Australian Land Hermit Crab (Coenobita Variabilis)

The Australian Land hermit crabs (Coenobita Variabilis) are a species of terrestrial hermit crabs indigenous to Australia. They are...

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