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.

thehappyhermie

Feb 2810 min read

Hermit Crab Tank Setup Guides

Picking The Right Tank For Hermit Crabs

Despite what most people think, Hermit Crabs NEED lots of space!! Crazy right? No mate, your Hermit Crab cannot live in an empty...

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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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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

Nov 17, 20234 min read

Hermit Crab Tank Setup Guides

Water Conditioner & Marine Salt

Water Conditioner and Marine Salt are two vitally important aspects of any Hermit Crab tank. In the wild, Hermit Crabs only come into...

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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

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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thehappyhermie

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

thehappyhermie

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

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