Angela Sayre

Crustacean Plantation

Welcome to Crustacean Plantation! In 2019, Angela and her family moved to Tavernier, Florida (the Florida Keys) only to find that they were not the only family in residence. Not long after moving in their 3 dogs; Jimmy Frank, George and Martha started alerting them to the presence of HERMIT CRABS. It was not just one or two hermit crabs but a plethora of wild Hermit Crabs. It appears that their home is perfectly situated by an ocean point 400 feet away and protected county land around their home. Hermit Crabs use their back yard as a short cut in their search for shells and fresh water. It’s essentially a “Hermie Highway”. Angela and family watch over the wild Hermies, while they stop by for a drink of fresh water or a snack under the bird feeder. There are also “Transfer Stations” set up around the yard to allow for Shell Shopping opportunities for those looking to upgrade. The Florida Keys is a Marine Sanctuary and while Hermit Crabs are not endangered, living in a tourist area people love to take home shells as souvenirs of their vacation. Crustacean Plantation hopes to share their story with others in an effort to promote, “take a picture leave the shell” to help preserve wild hermit crabs way of life. Crustacean Plantation is truly a wild Waystation. Here is their Story…

Brenda Cosola

Communicator. Explorer. Frog breeder.

LIVING WITH A CRABAHOLIC: Interviews with Partners and Children of Crazy Crab People

Christine Sandberg

In it for the Long Haul

Hermit Crab Enthusiast! 5 PPs in a 65 gallon tank. Minnesota. Join me on Instagram @christinescrabcare!

Corina Headrick

Australian Hermit Crab Association Q&A

Hermit House Breeder, Corina Headrick (Australia) will be on hand to chat about care, breeding, and adoption.

Christopher Tudge

Professor of Biology

Dr. Tudge is a reproductive biologist with particular interests in the reproductive biology of invertebrates. His research focuses on the reproductive cells and associated structures, evolutionary mechanisms, and reproductive behaviors of marine decapod crustaceans (shrimps, crabs, crayfish and lobsters). He also has experience dealing with other invertebrate and vertebrate groups and his knowledge of reproduction in crustaceans can be directly applied to other taxa. He uses this interest in crustacean reproduction to investigate the evolutionary history (phylogeny) of particular crabs in the marine environment and his work has direct application to aquaculture of commercial species and conservation of marine and freshwater crustaceans.

Coenobita Curiosities Dan

Coenobita Curiosities

Samantha and Dan provide safe and fun items to entertain and enrich your hermit crabs lives! Find us at Coenobita Curiosities on Etsy!

FELIX ADHI PRAMONO

Hermit Crab & Seashell Seller, Book Author on Hermit Crab (in Indonesia)

Felix Pramono is a Species Expert, Hermit Crab & Seashell Seller located in Indonesia

Stacy Griffith

LHCOS President

LHCOS President and The Crab Street Journal owner

Evelyn Spencer

SHELLS Q&A

Owner of Hermit Harbor, shell seller, and crab rescuer.

Jeanne Singhass

Moss Lady

Jeanne Singhass is a forager extraordinaire, committed to generously sharing her knowledge and methods as a way to help other keepers forage for their hermit crabs.

Jeff Songster

Crab Con Team Member

Crab Survival 101: Steps to Take Before and During a Natural Disaster

Jessi Mudd

CRAB GAMES!

Jessica Lesbirel reprises her role as crab game master!

Kayla Dixon

Hermit House Intern

Kayla Dixon is a hermit house intern who currently has 11 hermit crabs. Kayla is a passionate keeper who is proud to have hermit crabs as some of her many pets.

Michelle Stephens

Persuasive Speaking for Crabbers

LHCOS Board of Directors member.

Alison Brant

A Crabby Canadian

Mother to 2 kids, 2 Siamese and 9 PP Hermits** ** number subject to increase

Larisa Meeks

SHORELINE

SHORELINE: the news magazine created especially for hermit crab enthusiasts.

Mary Akers

HERMIT HOUSE Founder

Breeder of land hermit crabs, founder of Crab Con and Hermit House.

Sue Brown

Pioneer Hermit Crab breeder with second generation captive bred babies in 2021.

I'm a retired primary school teacher from NSW Australia.

Scott Guyton

LET'S PLAY: Another Crab's Treasure, Livestream Game Overview

Scott Guyton has been actively gaming for fifteen years.

Shawn Miller

Wildlife photographer

Shawn Miller is a wildlife photographer based in Okinawa, Japan. He documents the wild hermit crabs of Okinawa and their use of trash as shells. He then offers the crabs an opportunity to "exchange" their trash homes for beautiful, natural shells.

Holly Suddeth

CLAWS IN THE CLASSROOM

Holly manages the LHCOS Claws in the Classroom program, designed to help teachers and their classroom crabs.

Valerie Ruhl

Speaker Coordinator

Valerie Ruhl compiled a hilarious blooper reel of hermit crab blunders for our viewing pleasure.

Vivian Van

LET'S KEEP CRBBING! Providing Ethically Sourced Items and Brainstorming Solutions

Hermit Obsessionist since Spring of 2018!

Keith Winkelman

Aspiring hermit crab breeder!

My day job is in cyber security but I'm dedicated to improving the global hermit crab situation and captive breeding.

Noah Goldfarb

The Role of a Veterinarian in Hermit Crab Health and Disease

Noah Goldfarb is a DVM Candidate Class of 2026 of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Nick Stacey

Birgus latro: Coconut Crabs

Zookeeper at Fragile Planet Wildlife Park

Carrie Taylor - Simpson

Lover of crabs ~ Owner of Crabcuisineco

Carrie will be speaking on shell types for purple pinchers.

Janie Groeling

Owner of Norton's Nest

Janie Groeling is a well known TikTok Influencer and the Owner of Norton's Nest. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Hermit House.

Aura Hutchens

Foraging in Alaska

Aura Hutchens, owner of Aura's Ark, lives and forages in Alaska and shares her passion and information in this informative and inspiring presentation.

Veruzka Colantonio

Professional Worm Farmer\Youtube Creator\Etsy shop owner, Feed Your Crabs

Hi!! Worm farmer hermit crab mama, I've been cooking for 40 years. I raised 4 kids and I'm a grandma. I was the head cook of a jail run more like a prison, I've taken my culinary skills to create hermit crab food now. :)

Maribel Demkowicz

READING: Marble the Hermit Crab Says Just Because

Maribel is a storyteller at heart, bringing imagination and wonder to young readers through her writing. Though she lives in the Midwest, she carries the spirit of the islands within her.

Stephen Smith

Dr. Stephen Smith DVM

Dr. Smith teaches at the Virginia Tech Veterinary School.

Ryan Smith

Global Impacts Due to the Trade of Hermit Crabs

Ryan Smith presents her research.

Sérgio Henriques

IUCN Species Survival Commission

I am a researcher and conservationists for the IUCN SSC, with more than 20 years of experience mobilizing resources to promote invertebrate conservation around the world, striving engage the broader community to protect hermit crabs.