Why is my Hermit Crab so inactive?
Originally written by Vanessa Pike-Russell-Updated by Stacy Griffith There are a few reasons your hermit crab may be less active than you expected. Natural instincts Incorrect temperature and/or humdity Crabitat does not provide an interesting, enriched habitat Pre- molt Impending death Land Hermit crabs are primarily, but not exclusively, nocturnal creatures. That means that in the wild they sleep during the day and are active at night. This allows them to escape the drying heat of the sun as well as predators. They hide away in the leafy foliage or cool areas and are active once the sun has set and the moon is out,Read More →