Overview: Hermit crabs are surprisingly very high-maintenance pets that are very sensitive to their environments which require very specific temperatures and humidity levels that can be difficult to execute without the proper equipment and knowledge. There are many misconceptions surrounding hermit crabs and it's very rare to find a hermit crab in a pet store in a good, suitable environment that educates the buyer on their ideal living conditions. More often than not, misinformed hermit crab owners have poor experiences with their hermit crabs not living very long. Hermit crabs are pets that experienced pet owners should consider having if they are willing to put in a lot of time and effort into maintaining proper terrarium environments for their crabs. Hermit crabs, when treated with proper care, are long-term animals that can live for up to 20 years. A dedicated and consistent owner who doesn't mind having multiple crabs would be ideal for hermit crabs.