It’s a Harmful Industry Sometimes, even if you love hermit crabs and take good care of them, it feels cruel to own one as a pet. These animals don’t breed in captivity, so all are plucked ...

Here’s how to set up a “crabitat” that feels like home for these unique creatures ... bacteria buildup. Hermit crabs need a varied diet and access to spare shells to thrive.

Shell Shanty, Inc., a hermit crab wholesaler headquartered in New Jersey ... “These are not animals who can simply be thrown into an aquarium tank and fed, as they have unique physical and behavioral ...

In a second set of experiments, the researchers subjected hermit crabs to shocks within their shells. Hermit crabs typically did not leave their shells unless offered a new one, but the animals that ...