When most people think about hermit crabs, they envision small, hardy creatures shuffling around in decorative shells. Unfortunately, this image overshadows a serious issue in hermit crab care: the lack of proper nutrition. For decades, hermit crabs have been marketed as low-maintenance pets, often with little to no guidance on their complex dietary needs. This widespread misinformation has led to a hidden crisis that severely impacts the well-being of countless hermit crabs.