While it’s very tempting to purchase a hermit crab from seaside stores, or small vendors along the boardwalk, these crabs are not taken care of and are put through some very sketchy living conditions. Find a proper hermit crab supplier that can answer your questions correctly and know how to properly care for this animal. You can also search for hermit crab adoption sites. These have healthy hermit crabs that owners no longer are able to care for and are looking for good homes.