On some of the islands they call them Tree Crabs because they spend much of their time up in the trees, especially during mating season. They also climb instinctually when the barometric pressure drops and rain is approaching. We feel it is important to minimize stress to your crabs by giving them a place to hide. When given the choice hermit crabs will spend most of the day sleeping in a hut. Climbing into a shelter makes them feel less exposed and vulnerable. Even if you have a large cage with 1 hut, the majority of the crabs will chose the hut. It is natural for them to pack in it on top of each other.

Additional Needs

• Substrate deep enough AND moist enough that your largest crab is able to bury into complete darkness to molt.


• A bowl of freshwater to drink and soak in.
  A bowl of saltwater to drink and soak in.


• A diet of good hermit crab food supplemented with fresh produce.


• Temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, 78 degrees is ideal.
  Humidity between 60% and 80%.


• Extra properly sized shells to move in to.


• Friends to keep each other company.