Why is my Hermit Crab so inactive?
2012-09-25
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. Is your crabitat boring? One way to increase activity is to create an obstacle course within the tank, using cholla logs or driftwood, coral and/or rocks. Providing an enriching environment will encourage your hermit crabs to explore. They are curious beings and they love to climb. 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 theRead More →