When these trapped crabs die, they release a pheromone signal to other crabs that there may be a shell available, which lures even more crabs into a death trap. 3:00 Hermit Crab vs. Horse Conch ...

A hermit crab will change shells once it outgrows the current one it’s inhabiting. During a process called molting, which typically occurs once every 12 to 18 months for adult hermit crabs, but ...

It’s not surprising to learn that hermit crabs live their happiest lives when they’re in habitats that closely mimic their natural environment. Setting up a natural enclosure helps hermit crabs stay ...