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.

Caring For Hermit Crabs With Limb Loss & Deformities

thehappyhermie

Mar 1311 min read

Hermit Crab Emergency Guides

Caring For Hermit Crabs With Limb Loss & Deformities

Even when everything is right, it can still go so wrong. Hermit crabs with multiple limb loss and other deformities require a certain...

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Foraging For Foods & Decor - What's Safe/What's Not

thehappyhermie

Feb 194 min read

Hermit Crab Nutrition Guides

Foraging For Foods & Decor - What's Safe/What's Not

When Foraging for your own flowers, leaves and woods to place inside your tank for your crabs to eat or play on, it's important to know...

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A Complete Beginners Guide To Owning Australian Hermit Crabs

thehappyhermie

Jan 2111 min read

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

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...

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thehappyhermie

Dec 19, 20235 min read

Hermit Crab Nutrition Guides

Feeding From Your Pantry

Not a lot of people know that Hermit Crabs can and do eat a lot of items that we keep in our very own pantry, fridge and garden! While we...

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thehappyhermie

Sep 19, 202311 min read

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

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...

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Hermit Crab Glossary - Understanding The Lingo

thehappyhermie

Sep 11, 20239 min read

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

Hermit Crab Glossary - Understanding The Lingo

If you are a member of online Hermit Crab forums, Facebook groups or read crab care blogs online, you may come across some words related...

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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

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

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