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thehappyhermie
Aug 27, 20234 min read
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...
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thehappyhermie
Aug 23, 20236 min read
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...
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thehappyhermie
Aug 17, 20236 min read
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...
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thehappyhermie
Aug 16, 20239 min read
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,...
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thehappyhermie
Aug 9, 20236 min read
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...
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thehappyhermie
Aug 7, 20234 min read
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...
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thehappyhermie
Aug 4, 20236 min read
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...
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thehappyhermie
Jul 30, 20235 min read
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...
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thehappyhermie
Jul 22, 20236 min read
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...
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thehappyhermie
Jul 17, 20239 min read
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...
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thehappyhermie
Jul 13, 20234 min read
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...
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thehappyhermie
Jul 12, 20234 min read
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....
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thehappyhermie
Jul 6, 20233 min read
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...
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thehappyhermie
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...
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thehappyhermie
Jun 16, 20234 min read
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...
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thehappyhermie
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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...
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thehappyhermie
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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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