Hermit House 501(c)(3)Programs
Hermit House programs center on ethical breeding, mentorship, and public education.
Captive Breeding Program
We establish reliable captive-breeding programs for land hermit crabs to reduce dependence on wild capture.
- Ethical, sustainable husbandry standards
- Continuous research and improvement
- Success with multiple species
- Raising and placing captive-bred hermit crabs
- Sharing breeding knowledge and experience
Aspiring Breeder Mentorship
We mentor and support aspiring hermit crab breeders through collaboration and education.
- Hands-on guidance and troubleshooting
- Community knowledge sharing
- Support for ethical breeding standards
- Advice on improving captive care practices
- Collaboration across the breeder community
Advocacy & Outreach
We educate the public on the capture and abuse of wild hermit crabs in the pet trade.
- Ethical care resources
- Habitat preservation initiatives
- Global awareness campaigns
- Myth-busting on breeding and care realities
- Public awareness to reduce wild capture
