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As we mark the 25th anniversary of the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society (LHCOS) on August 8th, it’s a moment to reflect on the journey of this incredible community. For a quarter of a century, LHCOS has been a beacon of support, education, and advocacy for land hermit crab enthusiasts worldwide. Let’s take a walk down memory lane, celebrating the milestones and achievements that have defined our beloved society.Read More →

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🌍🦀 Happy International Biodiversity Day! Today, let’s shine a spotlight on some of the smaller, often overlooked members of our ecosystem: land hermit crabs. 🌿🐚 Hermit crabs play a unique role in our coastal ecosystems. These fascinating creatures rely on empty seashells for their homes, providing a perfect example of nature’s recycling system. However, their survival is becoming increasingly difficult due to human activities and environmental changes. 🚯 Many hermit crabs are facing deadly obstacles as they mistake plastic debris for potential homes. Tragically, these innocent searches often end with them being trapped in plastic bottles and unable to escape. Additionally, the rising shortage ofRead More →

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LHCOS is pleased to announce that Meredith Hass joined the LHCOS Local Representatives program in the Fall of 2023. We failed to post her announcement at that time so here at long last is your introduction to Meredith! Meredith Hass first fell in love with hermit crabs in 1989 when care knowledge was next to unknown. She started keeping crabs again in 2019 and quickly learned there was so much more to this fascinating creature she had fallen in love with! She started with just 3 Hermit crabs in a 25-gallon tank. In the first 2 weeks of her crab journey, she discovered the LHCOSRead More →