Have you ever seen a hermit crab or owned one as a pet? These tiny decapod crustaceans are known for their interesting habit of finding shelter. Rather than growing their own protective shell, such as ...

14 Hermit Crabs (image credits: unsplash) Hermit crabs make surprisingly charming little pets and are often overlooked. They don’t need a lot of space—a small tank with some sand and a few shells to ...

Hermit crabs do not injure or eat snails. They will, however, fight other hermit crabs for a vacant shell. Image from TikTok. Some steps a hermit crab will take to select a new shell include testing ...

11. Hermit Crabs (image credits: unsplash) Hermit crabs are quirky, low-maintenance pets that bring a touch of the beach into your home. They need a small tank with sand, some extra shells to grow ...

She also has 2 pet hermit crabs named Shelly and Shiny, and a fish named Jack (named after one of her cousins as a funny family joke).

Leopard Geckos: $20 to $70. Leopard geckos make a great pet for reptile enthusiasts. They are enchanting, cheap, and low maintenance. The small, spotted creatures may be shy at first, but after ...

In the wild, hermit crabs eat at night, so it’s recommended to feed your pets at night as well. Feed them a balanced diet. If they aren't eating pelleted food, you may want to add water to soften.

In the United States, around 2.3 million households are home to reptiles, including turtles. Here's what the reptile can and cannot eat.

A growing body of research suggests crabs, lobsters and other animals caught for seafood can feel pain. Scientists are pushing for legal protections to ensure they are treated humanely.

Crabs are always looking to move into a bigger, better shell, but having really nice digs also comes with risks. Sometimes crabs gang up to pull an inhabitant out of an especially desirable shell.

Here are some more fun facts about pet turtles. With their protective shell, this now endangered species has survived mass extinctions and lives throughout the world – including as pets in our home.