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Frequently Asked Questions

Hermit crabs eat a variety of foods including fresh fruits like mango and coconut, vegetables such as carrots and kale, proteins like shrimp and fish, and calcium sources like cuttlebone. Always provide fresh, natural foods and avoid anything with chemicals or pesticides.

With proper care, pet hermit crabs can live 15 to 25 years or even longer. Their lifespan depends on habitat conditions, diet, temperature, and humidity levels in their tank.

A molting hermit crab may stay still for days or weeks, which is completely normal. Check for a fishy smell, a strong rotten odor usually indicates death. If there is no smell, leave your crab alone and give it time to complete the molt.

The most popular methods are steaming, boiling, and baking. Steaming for 5 to 7 minutes preserves the most flavor. Serve with garlic butter and lemon for the best taste.

Hermit crabs are born with soft, vulnerable abdomens and lack a hard protective exoskeleton. They use empty snail shells as mobile homes for protection from predators, to prevent dehydration, and to shield themselves from heat and harsh conditions.