What is the life expectancy of hermit crabs?

For many people, it's a summer tradition to buy their kids a hermit crab at one of those beach stores. Sadly, it's also a summer tradition for most of them to die after a couple of weeks. If you think this is because these creatures naturally have a short lifespan, think again — and meet Carol Ann Ormes. read more

If the wild hermit crab is fortunate enough to live his life in his natural habitat, he can live up to 30 years. A crab in captivity may have a much shorter life, not even reaching 1 year. However, with proper care, your crab can live up to 20 years. read more

Hermit crabs can live 40+ years. They begin their life in the ocean then adapt to live the rest of their life on land. Mating between hermit crabs occurs when a spermatophore is transferred by a male to the female as both crabs partially emerge from their shells. read more

The Life span of a Hermit crab can be anywhere between 1 - 32 but the Average life span is around 10 - 15 Yrs. depending on where U got Ur "Crabby". read more