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*Leave it. This is normal behaviour; if the crab thinks the shell is too small for it, it gets out and finds a bigger one. It knows what it needs to, and will, do more than you do. * NEVER FORCE A HERMIT CRAB OUT OF A SHELL IT KNOWS WHAT IT WANTS*
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoYou can't force it into a new shell, it will molt when it's ready. But you can put in 3 or 4 shells that you like that are the right size for the crab that you like. But NEVER use painted shells. They look pretty, but the paint is toxic to them and if it chips off and they eat it they could die. The ones at the pet store in fancy shells are cruelly forced into them.
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∙ 15y agoit stays alive but it is just naked and do you have a variety of shell sizes in the cage it stays alive but it is just naked and do you have a variety of shell sizes in the cage
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∙ 14y agoI'm no expert, but maybe it doesn't like the shell. Maybe it's too small, large, smells funny, whatever. Get more shells and give it some choice.
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Why is Hermit Crab out of shell why wont he pick another one?
hermit crabs are very pickey about there new domane or house put more than one shell in the cage.:)
What happens when you hold a hermit crab in the air to long?
the hermit crab would start to fall out of its shell an you will see his legs coming out and will pop out if i was you dont try it Well it wont die, it should just walk around.
How do you get hermit crabs to come out of there shell?
You should not force a hermit crab completely out of their shell because they would rather die then be forced out of their shell But if you want to know how to make their legs and eyes and anntenue so they will walk around then you could try lifting up their shell or gently squirting them with a spritz bottle filled with dechlorinated
How do you tell if a hermit crab is having a baby?
hermit crabs need a beach to lay their eggs on so they wont have babies in their cage.
Why want your hermet crab eat?
If your question is "Why wont your hermit crab eat". - Your hermit crab IS eating. hermit crabs are nocturnal animals (like bats). They mostly like to come out of their hiding place at night. So when you're sleeping, they are having a party, eating & drinking their fresh and salt water.
Is your hermit the crab dead if his whole body came out of his shell and nothing inside?
Hermit crabs will sometimes come out of their shells under their own free will. However, if you pick up the crab'ss shell and it falls out easily, it is dead. When still alive, the crab will hold onto the inside of the shell.
What happens it the hermit crab wont come out of the shell?
It could be because the shell is dirty, to small or searching for a new one. Hermit crabs are always in their shells. Hermit crabs will never leave their shells unless switching. IF your hermit crab is running around without it's shell there is something wrong with it.AnswerThis could be because it has outgrown its shell and is searching for a larger one. A tight-fitting shell stunts the crab's growth, making it easier for a predator to eat it. There is always lots of competition between hermit crabs for their shells. This could also be because the hermit crab is stressed out because of lack of humidity or temp not being right. The hermit crab is vulnerable without his shell so separating him from the others and providing him with tons of shells helps. You can even use the cup method and place the crab gently in a cup with a shell. This helps sometimes.
How can you help hermit crabs molt?
You can help them by letting them be and not moving them or trying to dig them up.this is bccc123 and i want to say that you can help them,you should dip them in water then put them in a boul or something like that with a bigger shell so it wont be bothered by anything and it will know to molt into that shell.
How do you know if your hermit crab is healthy after molting before he was red and purple now he is a real ashy purple so what does this mean?
This is nothing bad usually hermit crabs change colors so if your hermit crab is ashy purple theres nothing to worry about it wont burn in flames
How do you care for hermit crab eggs?
If your Hermit Crab has babies then leave them. You would hate it if the mother abandoned the babies and they died. Leave the litter for 2 - 4 months atleast until they get a shell and their skeloton hardens. Look after them propoly.
Your hermit crab has been out of its shell for a week and wont go back in a shell.what can you do?
Your crab being naked could be a sign of one of many things. It could mean he is sick, didn't like his shell or the choices of shells you provide, about to molt, or that the tank environment is too harsh. The most you can do really is just keep offering him shells. But if the crab has been naked for a week, there isn't much hope. Unshelled for that long usually means they are on the way out.
What do you do if your hermit crab does not eat for days?
well if its not eating its sick and if it gose a long time whit out eating it will get weak and it wont eat
