Sentinel crabs live in burrows which they excavate in soft mud, and feed on rotting seagrass. Although they can commonly be seen walking and exploring when the tide is out they quickly retreat to their burrows when danger appears.
Feedback and queries should be sent to the Discovery Centre at Museum Victoria.
Please note, the Discovery Centre can help you only with questions about crustaceans from southeastern Australia. It can not advise on the care of pet hermit crabs or on crustaceans from other regions.