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thehappyhermie
May 1612 min read
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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thehappyhermie
Jan 2111 min read
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
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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thehappyhermie
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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
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
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
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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thehappyhermie
Sep 21, 20236 min read
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
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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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
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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