Although hermit crabs have been sold in pet stores for 25 years, two novel ideas have transformed the crabs from oddity into hot trend: custom-painted shells and kiosk sales.

Westfield Athenaeum Adult Services Director Becky Blackburn picked up hermit crab in a shell painted like a baseball cap, which she found amusing. More information about Winterberry Homestead may ...

Jackson Hermit crabs race for 25th time at Clark Lake's Beach Bar Updated: Jul. 12, 2016, 7:22 p.m. | Published: Jul. 12, 2016, 6:22 p.m.

Usually one hermit crab will come free with the purchase of a cage and people can buy more if they’d like. Beach stores sell critter keepers and small wire cages for under $20.