Hermit crabs are fascinating crustaceans and are an ideal choice for beginner owners. They are hardy, ... Hermits need a hot and cool area in the tank and 12 hours of darkness.

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"(Hermit crabs) might not suffer the same way that mammals do, but they can become stressed. So understanding proper care is important. But usually, kids think it's cool for a week, and then ...

If you have ever looked closely into a rockpool along the U.K. coastline, you may have been lucky enough to find a tiny ...

Revealing Video Captures Rare Moment Hermit Crab Changes Shells and Unveils Its Hidden Lower Body Angela Sayre, the founder of Crustacean Plantation, a nonprofit dedicated to crab conservation and ...

Hermit crabs are a decapod crustacean, meaning they have 10 (deca-) legs (pods) along with a hardened exoskeleton or shell. There are about 800 species worldwide with 11 found in Florida.