Lost Limbs

What is Autotomy?   Comes from the latin words autos for “self” and tomos for “cut Autotomy can be described as self-cutting, Websters dictionary describes autotomy as a “reflex separation of a part (as an appendage) from the body: division of the body into two or more pieces.” Hermit Crabs can autotomize (drop) and regenerate…

Are You Ready for a Land Hermit Crab?

ARE YOU READY FOR A LAND HERMIT CRAB?   Australian Land Hermit Crab Care Guide   THE BIG PICTURE Caring for a land hermit crab is more than just food and salt. The initial set up for a land hermit crab can include much more than you previously thought. The good news is that there…