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.

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

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

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

thehappyhermie

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

thehappyhermie

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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thehappyhermie

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 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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Surface Moulting - A Hermit Crab Emergency

thehappyhermie

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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thehappyhermie

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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thehappyhermie

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

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