What is Hermit crab?

Even if the extent of your crustacean knowledge is Mr. Krabs of "SpongeBob" fame, don't rule yourself out as a hard-shelled pet owner. Hermit crabs are interesting, active little creatures. They have five sets of legs, a tiny head equipped with long antennae and, of course, a shell. read more

Hermit crabs are decapod crustaceans of the superfamily Paguroidea. Most of the approximately 1,100 species possess an asymmetrical abdomen that is concealed in a scavenged mollusc shell carried around by the hermit crab. read more

Hermit Crab Care Guide Hermit crabs make adorable pets but these little packages of cuteness are surprisingly high-maintenance and require very exacting care. Hermit crabs are widely believed to be easy to care for, and ideal first pets for children. read more

Hermit Crab Facts and Information Introduction to Hermit Crab. The Hermit Crab is a type of crustacean. If you go to the beach to pick up seashells you may get a surprise. You any inadvertently pick up one of these crabs. If you leave it alone though it will come out of the shell and move around. read more