Petra the hermit crab
@petrahermitcrab.bsky.social
The life and adventures of a 3D-printed terrestrial hermit crab (Coenobita clypeatus). Her interests include selfies, fun food, self-fabrication, and uploading novel experiences to her collective hive-mind.
Drive northeast of Dahlonega and you end up in Helen, a neat little German town in Georgia. I’d love to travel a bit further northeast until I reach actual Germany, but until then…Ein Bier, bitte.
January 8, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Drive northeast of Dahlonega and you end up in Helen, a neat little German town in Georgia. I’d love to travel a bit further northeast until I reach actual Germany, but until then…Ein Bier, bitte.
Reporting in from…Delonega? Dalonaga? Dehlonegah? <checks notes> Dahlonega, Georgia! I would’ve loved to stay longer in this cute town but my human companion said we had to move on.
January 8, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Reporting in from…Delonega? Dalonaga? Dehlonegah? <checks notes> Dahlonega, Georgia! I would’ve loved to stay longer in this cute town but my human companion said we had to move on.
More friends, including my crustacean brethren!
January 6, 2026 at 3:30 AM
More friends, including my crustacean brethren!
Behold, the whale shark! The largest fish in the world!
↓ Whale shark face
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↓ Whale shark face
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January 6, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Behold, the whale shark! The largest fish in the world!
↓ Whale shark face
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↓ Whale shark face
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Reporting in from Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, GA! Since I’m a terrestrial hermit crab, seeing these guys is just as exciting to me as to all you humans. Like you guys, I am also from the other 30% of earth surface area.
January 6, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Reporting in from Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, GA! Since I’m a terrestrial hermit crab, seeing these guys is just as exciting to me as to all you humans. Like you guys, I am also from the other 30% of earth surface area.
Traditionally it’s soba for New Year’s Eve, but on some nights you’re just in the mood for udon. Long noodle, long life. Fat noodle, fat life.
January 1, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Traditionally it’s soba for New Year’s Eve, but on some nights you’re just in the mood for udon. Long noodle, long life. Fat noodle, fat life.
Merry Crabmas!
December 25, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Merry Crabmas!
By the way, I met some ceramic friends that look like me in Kyoto. They came home with me, and…surprise family reunion!
December 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
By the way, I met some ceramic friends that look like me in Kyoto. They came home with me, and…surprise family reunion!
Toro and wagyu! I’m drooling! Wait, do hermit crabs even have salivary glands?
December 11, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Toro and wagyu! I’m drooling! Wait, do hermit crabs even have salivary glands?
Reporting in from Tokyo Skytree! The size of the Tokyo metropolitan area defies comprehension. If the planet is populated by this many hermit crabs, the world would be a better place!
December 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Reporting in from Tokyo Skytree! The size of the Tokyo metropolitan area defies comprehension. If the planet is populated by this many hermit crabs, the world would be a better place!
Kiyomizu-dera! I can’t believe dozens of superstitious, squishy humans have jumped off of the 13-meter stage, and 85% survived. Still, I advise against it.
December 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Kiyomizu-dera! I can’t believe dozens of superstitious, squishy humans have jumped off of the 13-meter stage, and 85% survived. Still, I advise against it.
Sushi🍣! Rice and fish, what more can you wish? Pass the soy sauce please.
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Sushi🍣! Rice and fish, what more can you wish? Pass the soy sauce please.
Bow to the deer, and then to the giant Buddha in Nara.
December 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Bow to the deer, and then to the giant Buddha in Nara.
Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) is beautifully rustic! The fall colors are gorgeous too, I wish my carapace can be as brilliant as the Japanese maple.
December 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) is beautifully rustic! The fall colors are gorgeous too, I wish my carapace can be as brilliant as the Japanese maple.
Hello from Kyoto, Japan! The fall colors are spectacular.
December 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Hello from Kyoto, Japan! The fall colors are spectacular.