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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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Caring For Hermit Crabs With Limb Loss & Deformities

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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A Complete Beginners Guide To Owning Australian Hermit Crabs

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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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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Why We DON'T Dig Up Hermit Crabs!

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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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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30 Interesting Hermit Crab Facts

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

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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Hermit Crab Glossary - Understanding The Lingo

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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Hermit Crab Emergencies - Flooding & Bug Infestation

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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Hermit Crab Shell Guide

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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Hermit Crab Behaviour

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

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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Hermit Crab Moulting - What To Know

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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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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The Australian Land Hermit Crab (Coenobita Variabilis)

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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