Category: hermit crab food

  • Make Hermit Crab Food with Me

    Come along behind the scenes as I make fresh, homemade food mixes for hermit crabs using real, wholesome ingredients I carefully prepare myself. In this video, I share the full process — from grilling fresh salmon and cooking vegetables to help reduce oxalates, to loading up my dehydrators with nutrient-rich foods for long-lasting freshness. I…

  • Free Hermit Crab Enrichment

    Looking for a simple, natural hermit crab enrichment idea? This free hermit crab enrichment favorite is both adorable and functional — a woven bird nest! These natural nests make the perfect little foraging bowl for hermit crabs to climb into, nap in, snack on, and explore. Filled with safe foraged goodies, moss, leaves, flowers, or…

  • Resources to use to forage for hermit crabs

    The tools I use to forage safely for my hermit crabs!

  • Processing Moss for the Hermit Crab Tank

    Thinking about adding live moss to your hermit crab tank? In this step-by-step video tutorial, I show exactly how I clean and process live moss before adding it to my crabitat. Learn how to prepare moss safely, remove unwanted debris, and create a more natural, enriching environment for your hermit crabs.

  • Make a Hermit Crab Forage Mix

    Want to add more variety and natural enrichment to your hermit crabs’ diet? In this video tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how I create a colorful flower forage mix using hermit crab-safe dried flowers and botanicals. Watch along as I combine nutritious ingredients that encourage natural foraging behaviors while adding texture, scent, and enrichment to…

  • Safe Foods at Petsmart for Hermit Crabs

    If you own hermit crabs, finding safe and healthy foods is important for keeping them active and thriving. At PetSmart, there are many hermit crab-friendly food options that can help create a balanced diet. made a video showcasing a lot of safe options!