Education
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).

All blogs written below belong to The Happy Hermie and are subject to copyright laws.

thehappyhermie

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...

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thehappyhermie

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...

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thehappyhermie

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...

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thehappyhermie

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...

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thehappyhermie

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...

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Setting Up A Successful Hermit Crab Tank

thehappyhermie

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...

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Surface Moulting - A Hermit Crab Emergency

thehappyhermie

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...

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thehappyhermie

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....

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thehappyhermie

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...

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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 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...

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thehappyhermie

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...

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The Australian Land Hermit Crab (Coenobita Variabilis)

thehappyhermie

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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Education is the key to a better future for Australian hermit crabs

Education
is the key to a better future for Australian hermit crabs