What do hermit crabs eat?

The best diet for a land hermit crab is what you would eat if you had to eat only what your parents and doctor told you to eat. That is, fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, nuts, seeds, etc. Natural, healthy foods with zero processing involved. Land hermit crabs are omnivorous and therefore eat just about anything. read more

In their natural environment, hermit crabs dine on a variety of foods, including decaying wood, grasses, plants, fallen fruit and things washed on shore from the tide. read more

In the wild, land hermit crabs are omnivores, meaning they eat both plant and animal matter. In captivity, their diet should be based on a balanced commercial food supplemented with a variety of fresh foods and treats. read more