In captivity, hermit crabs breed between February and August. They typically breed in June and July, so try breeding your hermit crabs in the spring or summer. Find a mature female in your crabitat. ... Wait until the hermit crab comes most of the way out of her shell before checking to see if you have the right sex.

Can hermit crabs have babies in captivity?

Captive Breeding

Hermit crabs do their best reproducing in the wild. They rarely produce any offspring in captivity.

Can store bought hermit crabs mate?

Originally, hermit crabs kept in captivity were not expected to breed successfully. While breeding hermit crabs can be a challenging experience, it is possible to breed them if you pay close attention to their behavior and habitat.