In this Instagram video, you can watch a hermit crab hoist itself out of its old shell and into a new one with ease. Let’s learn more about why they do this unusual home relocation behavior.

A TikToker with the username @noodlesma posted a video of a hermit crab moving into a new shell, and viewers weren’t shy about sharing their thoughts on the crab’s living circumstances.

“I was scrolling on Instagram when I saw someone feeding their hermit crab a banana ... like the time his cousins mistook SpongeBob’s shell for a regular seashell and almost threw him away ...

hilarious romp through the ocean as players control the recently homeless hermit crab, Kril, on his quest to reclaim his shell that's been repossessed under the guise of a tax penalty. While this ...

For several seconds, the hermit crab works to align itself with the opening of the empty shell. Once happy with the placement, the hermit crab gingerly scoots itself out of its brown-striped shell ...

After molting, your hermit crab will change into a new, larger shell. Be sure to have a few ready so they can choose the best fit. This process of growth, shedding skin, and changing shells ...

such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick, a sports team or a fun pattern. They could also have chosen a natural looking shell as their home. Usually one hermit crab will come free with the ...

To find out how they resolved this issue, Spy hermit crab goes undercover. - [Narrator] Another spy goes undercover. One with a camera in its shell. It's arrived at the perfect moment. The crabs ...

A TikToker with the username @noodlesma posted a video of a hermit crab moving into a new shell, and viewers weren’t shy about sharing their thoughts on the crab’s living circumstances. Moving can be ...