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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.

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What To AVOID When Buying Hermit Crab Supplies

Dec 23, 20236 min read

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

What To AVOID When Buying Hermit Crab Supplies

It can be hard, especially for new owners to know what items are and are not safe when it comes to buying Hermit Crab supplies. But don't...

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Why Did My Hermit Crab Die?

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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Common Hermit Crab Myths

Oct 26, 202311 min read

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

Common Hermit Crab Myths

Let's break open some of the biggest Hermit Crab related myths spread around the Hermit Crab community! I'm sure you've heard or read...

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Tank Toppers - A How To Guide

Oct 25, 20236 min read

Hermit Crab Tank Setup Guides

Tank Toppers - A How To Guide

Adding a topper to your tank can not only give you more room to add deep substrate, but also more height for climbing objects and...

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Shopping at Pet Stores - A Helpful Guide

Oct 18, 20233 min read

Hermit Crab Beginner Guides

Shopping at Pet Stores - A Helpful Guide

When you go to the local pet store for supplies, you probably go straight to the Hermit Crab section. Stop. And slowly back away. Almost...

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Substrate - It's Importance & How To Make It

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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50 Hermit Crab FAQ's

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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Tank Heat - Tips, Tricks & Why It Is So Important!

Sep 7, 20236 min read

Hermit Crab Tank Setup Guides

Tank Heat - Tips, Tricks & Why It Is So Important!

In the wild, Hermit Crabs live in hot environments within Australia. Sitting in the high 20's to low 30's. To keep them happy, healthy...

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Hermit Crabs & Natural Disasters

Aug 27, 20234 min read

Hermit Crab Emergency Guides

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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Humidity - Tips, Tricks & Why It Is So Important!

Aug 23, 20236 min read

Hermit Crab Tank Setup Guides

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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The Harsh Truth Behind The Hermit Crab Pet Store Trade

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 Crabs - The Hands Off Pet

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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Setting Up Pools - A Complete Guide

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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Setting Up A Successful Hermit Crab Tank

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

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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Naked Hermit Crab - What To Do!

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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Keeping Hermit Crabs in Winter

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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