The Land Hermit Crab Owners Society Annual Calendar: A Beautiful Way to Support Our Cause

Every year, the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society (LHCOS) curates a stunning calendar that showcases the beauty and uniqueness of hermit crabs in their natural and home environments. This calendar is more than just a collection of images; it’s a community project that brings together hermit crab enthusiasts worldwide to celebrate these captivating creatures while supporting our ongoing mission.

What is the LHCOS Annual Calendar?

The LHCOS Annual Calendar is a compilation of photos submitted by talented photographers and passionate hermit crab owners from all over the globe. We encourage hermit crab keepers to submit their best hermit crab photos, capturing everything from unique shell choices and vibrant colors to charming, candid moments.

The selected photos are carefully chosen for their quality, creativity, and the way they capture the essence of hermit crab life. At the end of the year, the winning images are compiled into a calendar that serves as a visual celebration of hermit crabs and the care they require. The calendar isn’t just for hermit crab owners—it’s for anyone who appreciates the beauty of these often-overlooked creatures.

How Does the Calendar Support LHCOS?

Proceeds from each calendar sale directly fund LHCOS’s efforts to educate, advocate, and support hermit crab care and conservation. As a nonprofit, we rely on fundraising to cover the costs of our programs, such as:

  • Educational resources: Creating and distributing materials that teach proper hermit crab care to new and seasoned owners.
  • Conservation efforts: Supporting initiatives aimed at protecting wild hermit crab habitats and raising awareness about responsible pet ownership.
  • Community outreach: Engaging with local communities, schools, and organizations to spread awareness about hermit crabs and the challenges they face in the wild and captivity.

How to Submit Your Photos

Want to see your hermit crab featured in the next calendar? It’s easy to get involved! We accept photo submissions for our monthly contest all year long. We encourage members to share their best hermit crab photos in hopes of making it into the annual calendar. Simply keep an eye on our social media channels or website to see when photo submissions open each year.

Our team carefully reviews all entries and selects the top images based on quality, composition, and the way they showcase the personality and charm of hermit crabs.

Bonus for Cover Photo Selection: As an added incentive, the creator of the photo selected for the calendar’s cover will receive a free copy of the calendar—a token of our appreciation for their contribution to LHCOS!

Why Your Support Matters

By purchasing a copy of the LHCOS Annual Calendar, you’re helping fund essential programs that benefit both pet and wild hermit crabs. Each calendar sold goes directly toward advancing our mission of promoting responsible care and awareness.

The calendar is also a wonderful way to share your love for hermit crabs with friends and family or decorate your space with captivating images of these special creatures. Every calendar purchased not only raises funds but also spreads awareness about the charm and needs of hermit crabs.

Thank you for helping us make a difference in the hermit crab community. We can’t wait to see the amazing photos you share with us this year! 🦀

How to upload your photos for consideration:

  • Photos must be landscape orientation.
  • Photo pixel size: 3375 x 2625 px (Best) | 1688 x 1313 px (Minimum).
  • Rename your photo(s) to include your full name so we can give you credit.
  • Upload your photo(s) to the yearly folder on our Dropbox.

2026 calendar submission uploads will open in January 2025!