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).

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Stress In Hermit Crabs - Signs, Causes & Treatment

thehappyhermie

May 1612 min read

Hermit Crab Behaviour Guides

Stress In Hermit Crabs - Signs, Causes & Treatment

Stress is a real thing, and something all animals and humans experience. Even hermit crabs! However, in hermit crabs, stress can be...

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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 12, 20238 min read

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

Why Did My Hermit Crab Die?

Hermit Crabs can pass away for many reasons, sometimes it is due to the environment we have offered them or something we have done wrong,...

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Painted Shells - Not So Pretty After All

thehappyhermie

Nov 30, 20234 min read

Hermit Crab Shell Guides

Painted Shells - Not So Pretty After All

Painted Hermit Crab shells are not only a waste of natural resources, but also extremely toxic and unsafe for your little crabbies....

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thehappyhermie

Nov 29, 20234 min read

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

Why We DON'T Dig Up Hermit Crabs!

It's an itch we all want to scratch right? When your crab has been down for what feels like forever, and you start getting stressed...

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thehappyhermie

Oct 29, 202320 min read

Hermit Crab Behaviour Guides

Captive Breeding Hermit Crabs

It is impossible to breed Hermit Crabs in captivity without having a science degree and a lab set up. WRONG! This is one of the biggest...

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thehappyhermie

Sep 25, 20236 min read

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

30 Interesting Hermit Crab Facts

•Hermit Crabs Pee! Yes! Strangely enough, they pee through their antennae glands close to the eyes. You may never actually see this...

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Substrate - It's Importance & How To Make It

thehappyhermie

Sep 21, 20236 min read

Hermit Crab Tank Setup Guides

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...

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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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The Harsh Truth Behind The Hermit Crab Pet Store Trade

thehappyhermie

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...

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Hermit Crab Emergencies - Flooding & Bug Infestation

thehappyhermie

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,...

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thehappyhermie

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...

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

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