Why do hermit crabs hibernate?

Find out how to tell the difference between a molting hermit crab and a dead one and what you should do if you aren't sure. read more

A hermit crab may take up to two months to complete the entire molting process so you will know far before that time whether or not they are still alive (and smaller crabs do not take nearly this long to complete the entire molting process). read more

Hermit crabs are 10-legged crustaceans, but four of the legs are hidden. As hermit crabs grow through molting, they need to accordingly adjust the size of the shell that they carry. While snail shells are some of the most common for a hermit crab to carry, the crabs have differing preferences. read more