Hermit Crabs as pets in Filipino Homes

Painted Hermit Crab shells

Hermit crabs (Coenobita clypeatus) known as “umang” in the Philippines is making its way as pets in Filipino homes.  It belongs to the same group of crustaceans like crabs and shrimps. Contrast to their relatives, hermits has a fragile outer shell. Their exoskeleton or outer shell can’t protect their soft bodies so they often look … Read more