Hermit Crab Facts

Stumbling upon a different kind of household pet, hermit crabs are considered to be one on the list of exotic pets that any pet owner can have. Aside from having an easy set up for this type of pet, hermit crabs are hypoallergenic, very quiet, clean, low maintenance and can be taken in and out of the water for some bonding time with the owner unlike fish. Just as these sea critters have gained popularity among people who are looking for a different kind of pet, there are more to unravel and learn from the hermit crab behavior.

For example if you are a hermit crab owner and you’ve had this pet for quite sometime now and you notice that it does some things that you find peculiar. You might be surprised to know that these peculiar things are the normal stuff that they do. Here are some hermit crabs facts that you should learn about should you find some odd stuff going on with your pet.

HERMIT CRAB FACTS #1
Your pet hermit crab may find it a bit boring to be alone inside a fish tank as you keep it in your home. Giving them a companion is a good option but if you can only take care of one, spending time with land hermit crabs like playing with them is very appropriate. Hermit crabs, just like dogs, want attention too.

HERMIT CRAB FACTS #2
Hermit crabs as pets will most likely not become capable of mating as they would need to go back to sea to lay their eggs. This is one reason why some do not advise hermit crabs to be kept as pets.

HERMIT CRAB FACTS #3
In contradiction to the second hermit crab facts, hermit crabs as pets can be kept for more than a year or two. As for others, they have been taking care of hermit crabs as pets for around 20 years now.

HERMIT CRAB FACTS #4
Hermit crabs are good climbers meaning, they love to climb. As pet owners of hermit crabs, it is best to provide a hermit crab cage where they can cling on or some drift wood inside their tank so that they can go in and out of the water every once in a while.

HERMIT CRAB FACTS #5
If for example you sleep early at night and in the morning, when you wake up, you always find your pet hermit crab to lie low or inactive, do not panic. Your pet hermit crab is not homesick. It is normal for hermit crabs to be inactive during day time because they are nocturnal. You will find them more active during night time.

HERMIT CRAB FACTS #6
Were you ever curious how hermit crabs take a drink? This is a little interesting to see and observe. Hermit crabs dip their claws into the water then lift out drops of it to go down their gills and mouth. Talk about drinking as if there was a glass of water.

HERMIT CRAB FACTS #7
The one peculiar thing that hermit crabs do that still is under research is that they croak. Some perceive it as a means for communication. Still, this action done by hermit crabs is still unsolved.