Is my hermit crab’s daytime behavior normal?
2015-03-25
Heather submitted the following question: My hermit crab like to explore during the day and is in a sleep-like position at night. Is that normal? Well Heather while hermit crabs are mostly nocturnal, they are also seen being active during the day. It sounds like possibly your tank is too cold and your hermit crab is active during the day when it is warmer and lethargic at night because it’s too cool. Minimum temperature should be 75F and maximum should be 82F. Your tank should provide a range of temperatures between the minimum and maximum. It is also important to check the substrate temperature. ToRead More →