With a few thoughtful additions and proper care, you can create the perfect environment for your hermit crabs. Here’s how to set up a “crabitat” that feels like home for these unique creatures.

Sometimes when a new shell turns up, hermit crabs will form a line, biggest to smallest, to see which animal fits the new shell. The next smallest will take that crab’s hand-me-down home ...

Hermit crabs are happiest when temperatures are at 72 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature drops below 72, the crabs ...