Zuzu is on a mission to create a better future for our environment and the animals and people living within it. #JoinZuzu Demand recycling reform to keep plastic waste out of the environment. Sign the petition: JoinZuzu.comRead More →
Importance of Seashells in Coastal Ecosystems Seashells play a vital role in maintaining the health and stability of coastal ecosystems. They provide critical shelter for marine life, including hermit crabs, small fish, and various microorganisms. Seashells also contribute to beach stability by helping to prevent erosion and maintaining the natural balance of sand movement. Additionally, broken-down shells add essential minerals like calcium carbonate to the environment, enriching the habitat for other marine organisms and promoting biodiversity. The Growing Trend of Collecting Seashells as Souvenirs or Decorations and Its Impact on Wildlife In recent years, seashell collecting has become increasingly popular, particularly among tourists who viewRead More →
Looking for a fun but easy way to educate and advocate for hermit crabs? We got you! Print this two sided hermit crab coloring page and hand them out on Halloween! The back of the coloring page includes basic care information.Read More →
Introduction Every year, on October 29th, we come together to celebrate National Hermit Crab Day. It’s a day not only to appreciate these fascinating creatures but also to raise awareness about the threats facing wild hermit crabs and the importance of their conservation. Hermit crabs are unique and often misunderstood animals that play a vital role in maintaining the health of coastal ecosystems. As we mark this special day, let’s take a closer look at the challenges these remarkable creatures face and what we can do to protect them. The World of Hermit Crabs Hermit crabs are fascinating creatures, known for their peculiar habit ofRead More →
Looking for a fun but easy way to educate and advocate for hermit crabs? We got you! Print this two sided hermit crab coloring page and hand them out on Halloween! The back of the coloring page includes basic care information.Read More →
Find previous year’s pages here: Halloween Coloring Contest for ChildrenRead More →
Paint eggs, not shells! Download the PDF and color your own!Read More →
I Work at a Pet Store, How Can I Help Hermit Crabs? We often are asked by pet store employees how they can help the hermit crabs being sold while observing Corporate mandates and not getting themselves in trouble. The struggle is real! Read More →
Hermit crabs have become a common vacation “souvenir” for many beach-going travelers. They are marketed as “easy” pets and sold in tiny plastic containers with rocks or small metal cages. Most people do not know the plight of the hermit crabs. Read More →
Purchasing a hermit crab from a pet store is not a rescue. ANY purchase of wild caught hermit crabs feed the pet trade cycle and sentences more hermit crabs to the same terrible fate. Why does a store that treats hermit crabs like this deserve your business? Your money is the one thing they do care about, so take it elsewhere. By ignoring the fact that a pet store neglects the animals they sell and giving them your hard earned dollars, you are feeding the cycle. Corporate offices at major chains ignore the demands for better care because it would affect their bottom line. SoRead More →
Painted shells are inhumane and unnecessary and destroy a much-needed natural resource. Please speak out about this to your local pet shops that continue to order hermit crabs in painted shells just so they can charge more for them. Hermit crabs are forced out of their natural shell. One method can be seen in the video below, the crabs are placed in a vice and their natural shell is destroyed. Other methods include heating the shell so the crab abandons it, drilling a hole, and poking the crab with a wire until it abandons the shell. Hermit crabs are often forced into the shells whileRead More →
