What Kind of Hermit Crab Am I?

Take this fun short little test to find out what kind of hermit crab you are like! Just right down your answers on a piece of paper and then add them up at the end to decide what kind you are!

At social events I tend to be...
A. Pretty shy, I like to keep to myself.
B. Outgoing, I like to meet everyone.
C. Strong-minded, I'm not afraid to argue.
D. Friendly, I get along with everyone I meet.

My favorite activity is...
A. Reading books and learning new things.
B. Exploring, everything everywhere.
C. Sports. I like to test my strength and endurance.
D. Snacking on all different kinds of food.

My favorite color is...
A. Blue
B. Red
C. Yellow
D. Purple

Physically I am...
A. Average, just normal.
B. Petite and small.
C. Muscular and strong.
D. Big and tall.

So... what kind of hermit crab are you?

If you answered mostly A's: Blueberry
If you answered mostly B's: Ecuadorian
If you answered mostly C's: Viola
If you answered mostly D's: Purple Pincher

Hermit Crab Toy Ideas

Hermit crabs are curious little creatures. They may not be as cuddly as a puppy, but that doesn't mean they're not playful. In fact hermit crabs really enjoy toys! It's just often hard to know what makes a 'toy' for a hermit crab. Here is a list to get you started:

Photo credit to the Oregon Hermit Crab Rescue. 
Click their name to learn more about this great rescue!

Plastic Balls: Any small toy balls (aside from rubber bouncy balls, which can be eaten by crabs) make great toys. 'Barbi' sized basketballs, soccer balls, and even ping pong balls are the perfect toy for a crab. Let them push them around their crabitat, investigate them, and topple over them. They'll have fun exploring this new 'thing' and you'll have fun watching them.

Maple Tree Branches Playground: This one is a bit harder to make. You'll need all natural maple branches (from a place where assuredly no pesticides have been used) and some natural hemp cord. Take about six branches and use the hemp cord to tie them together in a haphazard way. Let them move in all directions so your crabs can climb up, down, and all around them. It doesn't need to look organized or even like a real play gym. Just make it messy and your hermit crabs are sure to have a blast climbing up and down it- and munching on the branches along the way.

All Natural (Not Dyed) Feathers: Look for all natural dried feathers. Often local taxidermists will be able to tell you where to find some. Pheasant, ptarmigan, chicken, and even domestic birds (like parrots and cockatoos) work wonderful. Simply take a few feathers and drop them in the crabitat. They're light weight enough that your crabs can pick them up and move them around. And because they are all natural, it's 100% safe for your crabs to eat them (although most would rather just play with them).

Hermit Crab Name Ideas

We've compiled a list of names fit for a hermit crab inspired by the tropical regions of the world and everything that goes along with these beachy cute creatures.

Photo credit to the Oregon Hermit Crab Rescue. 
Click their name to learn more about this great rescue!

Aloha
Amazon
Ariel
Aqua
Azul
Bahama
Banana
Beachy Keen
Blue
Boho
Brazil
Breeze
Bubbles
Coconut
Coral
Cuba
Dory
Finn
Florida
Flounder
Golden
Hawaii
Hurricane
June
Kona
Malibu
Margarita
Maui
Nemo
Oahu
Oceana
Papaya
Pina Colada
Pinapple
Puerto Rico
Rain
Sandi
Summer
Sunshine
Surf
Tiny
Tropic
Wave