How do hermit crabs change their shells?

The "Kindergarten4TheArts" has chosen some of Florida's own "Hermies" as our class pets. We LOVE hermit crabs! Here's a video of one of our females (Shelby) changing her shell. She needs a shell to protect her soft abdomen and "hermie hiney" as the kids call it! read more

One of the many interesting things about hermit crabs is their shells. These little "mobile homes" are vital for all hermit crabs; they protect their soft abdomens as well as help crabs maintain a proper moisture level, which is crucial to their survival. read more

do i need to buy the same shell he has. it looks to be his origanal one. its old looking. CrabbyMum. Shell switching isn’t necessarily always tied to moulting. Some will change right away, some prefer to stay in their old shells. read more

How to Help a Hermit Crab Change Shells. Three Methods: Selecting the Right Shells Maintaining Great Shells Maintaining a Healthy “Crabitat” Community Q&A. You shouldn't actually “help” your hermit crab to change shells. What you can do is to select the right shells, prepare them properly, and present them to your crab in a healthy environment. read more