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Have you seen your hermit crab scratching more than normal or little bugs crawling around in its home? These could be signs of hermit crab mites, which are a common problem for people who own crabs. Hermit crab mites are tiny pests that can make your crab stressed, sick, or even cause serious issues in its home. Keeping your hermit crab's home clean and free of mites is the first thing that will help it stay healthy and stress-free. We'll show you how to find, treat, and keep hermit crab mites away in this guide so you can make sure your pet is safe.  What Are Hermit Crab Mites? Little bugs called hermit crab mites live on or in hermit crabs and their tanks. Parasitic mites can hurt your hermit crab by eating on its blood or constantly irritating it. Some mites are safe and even good for breaking down waste. Common Signs of Mites: The hermit crab is scratching or cleaning itself more. Small spots that move on your crab, the ground, or the walls of the tank. Hermit crabs that ac...