Learn how to feed Vampire Crabs, including what to feed them, how often, and tips for keeping your paludarium clean and healthy.

A full species profile for Lepidothelphusa menneri, a semi-terrestrial freshwater crab endemic to the rainforests of Borneo, known for its tricolour appearance, cool-water requirements, and reliance on pristine, flowing freshwater with access to land.

Geosesarma is a genus of small freshwater or terrestrial crabs. These crabs live and reproduce on land, with their larval development occurring entirely within the egg. Their natural range extends from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

A full species profile for Geosesarma noduliferum (commonly miscalled Geosesarma bogorensis), a small, mostly terrestrial vampire crab native to West Java, Indonesia.

A full species profile for Geosesarma sp. Banana, a small, mostly terrestrial vampire crab from Java, Indonesia, known for its bright yellow carapace, dark legs, and social nature. An excellent climber that does not damage plants, making it ideal for planted paludariums and group setups.

Everything you need to know about the Royal Nebula Crab, Johngarthia weileri, a large terrestrial crab native to São Tomé.

A full species profile for Geosesarma sp. Purple Haze, a rare, small terrestrial crab known for its striking purple legs and excellent climbing ability. Easy to keep in groups and ideal for paludariums.

The best terrarium and paludarium background options. A list of the different materials you can use to create awesome, natural-looking backgrounds for your terrariums or paludariums.

A lot of people want to keep Vampire Crabs and Mourning Geckos together. But is it actually a smart idea? And what are the potential downsides of keeping Vampire Crabs with Mourning Geckos?

A full species profile for Geosesarma Pontianak (Mandarin Vampire Crab) One of the most beautiful but difficult Geosesarma species to keep in captivity.

In this guide, we’ll break down the pros and cons of both high-tech and low-tech vampire crab tank setups, along with the equipment each type typically requires.

Betta mahachaiensis is one of the most beginner-friendly wild Betta species. It is intelligent, adaptable, and more social than many of its relatives. But there are still quite a lot of important things you need to be aware of before getting one.

While vampire crabs are fairly good with hot and humid environments, they can’t tolerate temperatures above 30c for extended periods of time. So I’m going to show you several methods you can use to keep them cool during summer!

Everything you need know about the Yellow Green Samurai Crab, Somanniathelphusa sinensis, a species of freshwater crab native to Southeast Asia, primarily found in Vietnam and Thailand.

Everything you need to know about Birgus latro, more commonly known as the coconut crab, is the world’s largest land arthropod. Keeping them in captivity is possible but will require a lot of work.

Everything you need to know about Cardisoma (Rainbow Crabs) a genus of brackish crabs, found all throughout the equator, with observations in Mexico, the US, Southeast Asia, Africa, Brazil, and Oceania.

Everything you need to know about Syntripsa, a super rare and endangered species of freshwater crab found in Indonesia. This species frequently has made-up care guides circulating online, ignore those. This guide is based on direct research and field data.

Everything you need to know about Gecarcinus species. They can make excellent pets, but it’s really important to know that not all species are equal in terms of difficulty. Some, like Gecarcinus ruricola, which this guide will focus on, are significantly more challenging to care for and not recommended for most hobbyists.

Everything you need to know about Ocypode is a genus of ghost crabs commonly found on sandy shores in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.

Everything you need to know about Tuerkayana celeste, commonly known as the Christmas Island blue crab, is a member of the Gecarcinidae family and is found exclusively near freshwater sources on Christmas Island. Although it was first recorded in 1900, it wasn't recognised as a distinct species from Tuerkayana hirtipes until 2012.