Virtual Hermit Crab Care Coaching

Need help with your hermit crab care, tank setup, or just looking for expert advice?

Schedule a 1-on-1 virtual consultation with Janie, founder of Norton’s Nest! Whether you're a new crab parent or a seasoned keeper, get personalized support to ensure your hermit crabs are happy, healthy, and thriving.

With our virtual hermit crab care coaching, you'll receive expert guidance on everything from tank setup and humidity control to diet, molting, and behavior—customized to your specific habitat and crabby crew.

What We Will Cover:

- Ideal tank setups and proper substrate

- How to maintain proper humidity and temperature levels

- Diet and water care

- Molting support and stress reduction

- Enrichment and natural behaviors

- And much more—tailored to your needs!

Session Options:

• 15-Minute Quick Check-In – Great for specific questions or small adjustments
• 30-Minute Deep Dive – Best for full setup reviews or detailed care concerns

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Meet Your Coach: Janie 

Hi, I’m Janie! I’ve been a passionate hermit crab owner for over 8 years, and like many others, I started out with a plastic carry cage and a few crabs from a beach shop. Through years of research, hands-on experience, and learning from the best in the hermit crab community, I’ve transformed my care approach and built a proper, thriving crabitat.

I currently care for 10 hermit crabs across two fully equipped tanks—a custom 80-gallon setup and a separate 40-gallon tank.

My mission is to advocate for hermit crabs, spread awareness about the reality of the hermit crab pet trade, and help owners give these amazing creatures the life they deserve. All hermit crabs sold in pet stores are taken directly from the wild—especially the commonly sold Purple Pinchers—and placed into a cruel industry where many don’t survive. (You can read more about the dark side of the industry here.)

Over the past few years, I’ve dedicated my entire social media presence to hermit crab education and advocacy. I’ve grown a community of nearly 300,000 followers, and I’ve spent countless hours answering questions, troubleshooting tank issues, and helping others improve their care.

Now, with Norton’s Nest, I’m excited to offer direct, personal support—a space where we can chat one-on-one to answer your questions, review your setup, or just get my thoughts on your hermit crab journey.

Let’s create the perfect crabitat—together!