FAQ-Are there other pets that can live with hermit crabs?

The list of critters that can safely exist with hermit crabs is fairly short.

Yes

In 2009 we introduced isopods to our crabitats.
  • Isopods – Some species are beneficial tank cleaners – some are not safe tank mates for hermit crabs. We are working on a list for you!
  • Springtails – beneficial tank cleaners
  • Food/soil mites – harmless

In 2009 I introduced isopods to my crabitats.

Not Safe for Co-habitation

  • Fiddler Crabs/Halloween Crabs – aggressive diggers and are likely to eat molting hermit crabs.
  • Earth worms, beetles, centipedes, crickets, praying mantis, roaches: May stress each other, over populate, disrupt/harm/ kill/ eat molters. Crabs may harm /kill them. May carry/spread disease/parasites, especially with over population.
  • Centipedes – venomous
    Millipedes – poisonous
    Snails – Hermit crabs can kill snails
    Frogs/Lizards – could harm each other, different habitat needs
    Fish – inappropriate water for a fish

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/import-information/permits/regulated-organism-and-soil-permits?fbclid=IwAR0lauj-504Gh1dBJMMcsPJfLOTkyCwVGD1S-LDc4IbfE8iwOYzkr5JLrRk